page_title: Aspirus MedEvac
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Aspirus MedEvac / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Aspirus
context_page_description: Aspirus MedEvac is a not-for-profit medical transportation and air ambulance service providing emergency air and ground medical transport for critically ill and injured individuals in North Central Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The fleet comprises 1 helicopter and 12 ambulances. In late 2015, Aspirus MedEvac achieved NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation for their rotor-wing and ground programs. Aspirus MedEvac has safely transported more than 25,000 patients since 2007 and as grown from 20 members to 80 plus.
context_section_description: Aspirus MedEvac originated as Aspirus Critical Care Transport in a single ambulance in 1995. In 2007, the air and ground programs were combined  and rebranded as Aspirus MedEvac. The same year, MedEvac received its first aircraft (a Bell Helicopter 206) from CJ Air Systems. CJ Systems was thereafter bought by Air Methods Corporation. Air Methods was the vendor for the Aspirus system competitor; therefore, the decision was made to switch to PHI Air Medical as a part 135 vendor. Under the agreement, PHI Air Medical provides the helicopter, mechanics, and pilots; and, Aspirus provides all aspects related to medical care and clinical oversight. In 2008, MedEvac upgraded their helicopter from a Bell 206  to a Bell 407 which boasted greater speed and range capabilities as well all around increased performance more suitable for HEMS. 2017 marked the 10 year anniversary of air medical transport provided by Aspirus and Aspirus MedEvac
caption: Aspirus MedEvac Fleet. Aspirus Photo
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