Santa Rosa-based REACH Air Medical Services has announced plans to operate a base at Mather Airport in October.
The company is currently in discussions with property owners and the goal is Mather, but REACH is considering other options, too.
The base would have a $7 million helicopter to provide emergency services around-the-clock, serve the company’s existing contract with the UC Davis Medical Center and expand service to outlying areas to the east and south, including El Dorado County.
“(It's) is in striking distance of more rural outlying areas and will allow us to provide special services to our hospital partners in Sacramento,” REACH spokeswoman Anna Blair said. “And it’s a great place for employees who commute to work.”
The company announced its intentions now to provide time to hire staff for an October opening. REACH expects to hire 14, including maintenance, aviation and clinical workers.
The company currently uses Sacramento Executive Airport as a base. REACH has a total of 21 bases in California, Oregon and Texas.
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