Survival Flight 5

02/22/2026

It was so nice seeing our friends last night at Thomas Boyd Memorial Hospital for the transfer to St. Luke's Hospital - St. Louis! Always a pleasure working together!

02/18/2026

🚁🐾 Cleared for Adoption 🚁🐾

At Survival Flight 5, caring for the community is at the heart of what we do, we also believe service extends beyond the aircraft. We’re proud to continue highlighting adoptable animals that are with our friends at Riverbend Humane Society, in hopes to help them find a safe place to land.

🐶🐶 Meet W***y & Lilly!
• Breed: Husky Mixes
• Lilly: 6 years old
• W***y: 2 years old
• Bond: Mother & Son — bonded and inseparable
• Status: Both spayed/neutered
• Home Preference: Fenced yard preferred

W***y and Lilly do everything side by side and thrive in each other’s company.

Lilly, pictured enjoying belly rubs from flight nurse Shelby, is affectionate and loves attention.
W***y, pictured with flight nurse Austin, is loyal, energetic, and happiest when he’s with his mom.

If you’re interested in learning more about W***y & Lilly or the adoption process, visit:

Riverbend Humane Society No-Kill Animal Shelter
23402 Crystal Lake Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Open Thursday–Sunday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 (618) 498-7299

02/15/2026

Roses are red,

Our rotors take flight,

We carry blood on board

To help save a life. 🚁❤️

This Valentine’s Day, it’s all about the heart and we’re ready 24/7 with critical care, including blood products on every mission, because every heartbeat matters.

02/12/2026

🚁🐾 Community Collaboration Spotlight

We’re proud to introduce a new community collaboration with Riverbend Humane Society, a local non-profit, no-kill shelter serving Jerseyville and the surrounding areas.

Riverbend Humane Society provides care and safe housing for both dogs and cats while working to find them permanent, loving homes. Like many shelters, they are currently at capacity and rely on community support and adoption to continue their mission.

At Survival Flight 5, caring for the community is at the heart of what we do. While most days that means responding to emergencies and providing critical care, we also believe service extends beyond the aircraft. Supporting local organizations that embody compassion and second chances is one more way we can give back.

We’ll be spotlighting an adoptable animal from Riverbend periodically to help increase visibility and connect them with potential forever families.

🐶 Meet Today’s Spotlight: Theo

• Breed: Pit Bull Mix

• Age: 5–6 years old

• Personality: Professional lap dog and a ball of energy🐾

• Home Preference: Would do best as a single-animal home

• Status: Neutered and ready for adoption

Theo is pictured here with Survival Flight 5 base clinical manager and flight nurse, Austin. Theo has been at the shelter for 2–3 years and is still waiting for his forever home. He’s affectionate, loyal, and happiest right next to his person.

If you’re interested in meeting Theo or learning more about adoption, visit:

Riverbend Humane Society No-Kill Animal Shelter

23402 Crystal Lake Rd

Jerseyville, IL 62052

Open Thursday–Sunday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📞 (618) 498-7299

02/11/2026

Survival Flight 5 had the pleasure to work with our friends over at Calhoun County EMS on a scene flight! Seeing their community rally to help each other with their volunteer departments is truly remarkable. Thank you for the call!

02/10/2026

Good morning from Barnes-Jewish Hospital!

02/03/2026

Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow, but our weather forecasting relies on more than rodents. With advanced technology and the expertise of our meteorologists in Communications, we’re ready for another six weeks of safe, reliable flying! 🚁

01/12/2026

Thank you to Calhoun County and Greene County ALS for the call. Great teamwork and multi-agency coordination!

11/18/2025

Event featured networking session with professionals from diverse industries, gaining insight into career opportunities, educational pathways, and essential skills for today's workforce.

10/20/2025

Survival Flight 5 back home at Jersey Community Hospital following a patient flight. Thank you to the community for entrusting us to care your loved ones.

10/13/2025

10/06/2025

Thank you to Meadowbrook Fire Dept for inviting us to join your annual open house!! 🚒🧯🔥