Jamie Walsh completes six days of training to become one of the first jet-suit paramedics

Jamie Walsh has become one of the first paramedics in the Lake District to pilot a jet suit, as part of a groundbreaking trial designed to improve emergency response times. After just six days of specialised training, Walsh successfully took flight in the innovative Jet Suit Paramedic system.

This trial, led by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in partnership with Gravity Industries, aims to assess the potential of flying paramedics to provide faster and more efficient care in challenging terrains like national parks. The hope is that the technology will boost patient stability and survival rates by allowing paramedics to reach emergencies more swiftly and safely.

The development marks a significant step in the use of jet suit technology within medical emergencies, offering new possibilities for rapid response in hard-to-reach areas. Both GNAAS and Gravity Industries are optimistic about its role in transforming emergency healthcare.