Life-Guard

04/01/2026

At Life-Guard, we’re always looking for small ways to support our crews during long shifts.

Sometimes it’s the big things… and sometimes it’s just making sure everyone gets a hot meal when they can.

We’ve heard the feedback, and let’s just say the crews in the back have been getting a little creative lately. Fresh pizza at altitude might not be standard issue… but morale seems to be trending in the right direction.

We’re proud of the work our teams do every day—and grateful for the way they take care of each other, no matter what the shift brings.

Happy April Fools’ Day from Life-Guard!

03/30/2026

Today we celebrate National Doctors’ Day and recognize the dedication, leadership, and expertise of Dr Inman, our Medical Director at Carilion Clinic Life-Guard.

Dr. Inman's guidance shapes the care we provide every day, both in the air and on the ground. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, your support of our crews, and your unwavering focus on patient care when it matters most.

We are proud to work alongside you and grateful for the impact you make on our team and the lives we serve.

03/21/2026

Interested in exploring a career as a flight nurse or flight medic? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about a dynamic and highly rewarding field.

03/20/2026

Trailblazer. Pioneering force. Mentor. Leader.

These are just a few of the words people have used to describe Judy Cauley.

Judy was part of the very first cohort of Life-Guard 10 paramedics flying in the Bell 206 in 1981, and later in the Bell 222 when nurses joined the pilot‑paramedic model in 1984.

She helped define what critical care transport would become, and her influence continues to echo through every generation that followed.

While we are deeply saddened by her passing, we honor her legacy by celebrating a life marked by courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication to others.

Rest in peace, Judy.
We’ll take it from here.

View Judith Beatrice Cauley's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/06/2026

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2026

March 2-8, 2026

Today we celebrate all the amazing women in our company that keep the wheels turning!

03/04/2026

Hope to see you there!

02/27/2026

Congrats to our flight nurse, Peter James, who passed his panel with our medical director and earned his wings today! Pictured below with preceptor, Adam Berger, and Dr. Inman. 

02/25/2026

Congrats to our flight nurse, Jessica Barron, who passed her panel with our medical director and earned her wings today! Pictured below with her preceptor, Shane Wheeler. 

02/18/2026

Today we proudly celebrate National Critical Care Transport Day

At Life-Guard, we honor the extraordinary nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and support teams who deliver lifesaving care when every second counts.

From rural highways to hospital rooftops, from scene calls to interfacility transports — critical care transport professionals bring ICU-level expertise to patients wherever they are. Their skill, calm under pressure, and commitment to excellence truly make the difference between life and loss.

To all critical care transport personnel everywhere:
Thank you for your courage.
Thank you for your compassion.
Thank you for answering the call — day and night.

We are proud to stand beside you in this mission

02/13/2026

It’s !!! As we celebrate our 45th year of service, we thought it would be fun to share some photos from the past…

The Bell 206 Jet Ranger started the program off in 1981. This aircraft was configured with 1 pilot and 1 paramedic with capabilities for 1 patient. In less than one year, Roanoke Memorial Hospital assumed operations from the private businessmen and has been doing so as the Carilion Clinic ever since. The Bell 206 was replaced as the primary in 1984 and eventually sold in 1987.

02/07/2026

The FAA fined and suspended or revoked the certificates of multiple drone pilots in 2025 for alleged unsafe and unauthorized operations, including flights near major sporting events, emergency response activities, and in restricted airspace. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O6VqBJ.

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