News
State Government launches next generation helicopters
13 Aug 2025
The three new Leonardo AW139 aircraft are almost 40 per cent faster, reaching more people with improved equipment and capability.
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Stories of survival
Every RAC Rescue mission is a story of strength, survival and the people who make it all possible. Hear from those who’ve been helped and the crew who were there when it mattered most.
Rescue Story
Meet Lee Bergin
December 2023
Road trauma impacts thousands of Western Australians every year, but it’s more than just numbers; it’s people.
Rescue Story
Saved by a personal locator beacon
December 2023
On the afternoon of 17 June 2023, Alan Fisher from Gosnells crashed his motorcycle while out on a solo ride east of Sawyers Valley.
Rescue Story
Snake bite emergency prompts summer warning
December 2023
The group of nine took off at 9am and as they were nearing the end of their 10-kilometre journey around 2.20pm, Danuta felt severe pain in the back of her right leg.
Rescue Story
Greg's ocean rescue
September 2023
Greg Robbins and his wife Cam were counting down the days to the arrival of their first child when a freak accident saw Greg onboard RAC Rescue.
News
Flying high for 20 years
August 2023
This month marks the 20th year of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service.
Rescue Story
From Horseback to Helicopter
January 2023
When Witchcliffe local Julie Townsend set out on a peaceful horse ride on the Easter long weekend, she never expected to finish the day with an emergency flight on the RAC Rescue Helicopter.
RAC Rescue - Ron Sao
January 19, 2023
In December last year, a swim at Smiths Beach went horribly wrong leaving Ron paralysed and kilometres from the nearest hospital.
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Sebastian Gobbett's reunion story for RAC Rescue
August 30, 2022
Imagine your child is hit by a car while cycling around your neighbourhood...and the nearest hospital is 100 kilometres away.
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RAC Rescue reaches 9000 missions
July 29, 2022
In July 2022 the RAC Rescue helicopter was called out for its 9000th rescue mission since the service commenced in 2003.
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RAC Rescue Reunion: Meet Lee Bergin
February 14, 2022
Lee Bergin meets the Critical Care Paramedic who helped save his life.
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