Battle Born Medevac

10/21/2026

Yesterday, Medevac 1 participated in a joint mass casualty exercise at Hawthorne Army Depot. They even flew a simulated patient from the scene! Huge shout out to all the agencies who participated and helped make the event a success!!

10/20/2026

Some days are like a dream. You never know where this job will take you! Air 12 took a flight from Nevada to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. What a beautiful flight!

(Scroll to the end to see the proper way to stretch after a two hour helo flight)

10/19/2026

Does your medical director fly all the time? Ours does! Here are some great pictures captured by our medical director, Ryan Hodnick (DO & Paramedic!), on his last shift

10/19/2026

YOU'RE INVITED!

Please join North Lyon Fire and Battle Born Medevac at our open house, Saturday October 24th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will be held at North Lyon Fire Station 61, at 195 E. Main Street in Fernley.

We will start the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new helicopter base here in Fernley, followed by helicopter show and tell, and fire station tours where you can check out our equipment and meet our firefighters.

We'd love to see you here!

North Lyon Firefighters Local 4547 - Fernley
Lyon County, Nevada
City of Fernley.org
Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

The Battle Born team was lucky enough to be invited to the 2026 Nevada Traffic Safety Summit at the Atlantis. We participated in their large scale traffic simulation, and even transported a “patient” from the scene!

Thank you to all the agencies present! Reno Fire Department Reno_Police Storey County Sheriff’s Office - Nevada Milne Towing Services Cal-Nevada Towing REMSA Health

10/14/2026

BATTLE BORN MEDEVAC SPEAKS TO YERINGTON ROTARY ON CRITICAL AIR SERVICES

YERINGTON, NV — The Rotary Club of Yerington welcomed Brad Kitts, Chief Operating Officer of Battle Born Medevac, as the guest speaker during its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, October 13.

Kitts provided members with an inside look at how emergency medical flight services operate across Nevada, emphasizing the pivotal role air transports play in safeguarding health and saving lives in rural, medically underserved communities.

During his presentation, Kitts detailed Battle Born Medevac’s operational framework, medical flight capabilities, and strategic positioning to deliver rapid transport for critically ill or injured patients. In expansive rural regions like Lyon County—where distance and travel time to tertiary care centers or specialized trauma units can pose significant barriers—timely air medical transport serves as a critical lifeline for patients requiring urgent care.

A key message was that emergency medical air service isn't just about quick transit; it’s about bringing ICU-level care directly to a patient's bedside, no matter how remote the location.

Kitts also highlighted the vital partnerships required between air medical transport services, local volunteer fire departments, EMS personnel, and regional hospitals to ensure seamless patient handoffs and rapid response times across rural Nevada.

Kitts states that South Lyon Medical Center, Mason Valley Fire Department and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office all played critical roles in getting this program started in Yerington.

The presentation concluded with a dynamic question-and-answer session, where Rotary members engaged with Kitts on local coverage, operational logistics, and community partnership opportunities.

The Rotary Club of Yerington continues its commitment to bringing local leaders, healthcare professionals, and civic speakers to weekly meetings to keep the community informed on key developments affecting Mason Valley and surrounding regions.

To join Rotary Club of Yerington at an upcoming meeting contact us via text or phone at (775) 219-4969.

10/14/2026

Medevac 3 landing on scene with North Lyon Fire in Fernley today

10/12/2026

We are hiring! Join our team now: https://ruralmedevac.bamboohr.com/careers

Take a look at the current openings at Rural Medevac Alliance

10/12/2026

Early this morning, Air 12 and Medevac 1 responded to a two-patient call in Hawthorne. Shoutout to our dispatch center for the coordination and to all of our ground partners for the request!