2009 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award

The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMPSA) has been selected to receive the third annual Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. The organization was chosen because of its contributions to safety initiatives and education throughout the industry. The National EMS Pilots Association is a non-profit professional pilot organization that is dedicated to serving pilots involved in the air-medical transport industry and to improve the quality and the safety of those services. The organization enjoys a rich history of innovation and excellence spanning over 25 years. NEMPSA was formed in 1984 with the mission to help the Air Medical industry prosper safely and enhance the delivery of healthcare. It has become synonymous with professionalism and safety, and NEMSPA works very closely with the federal agencies, industry organizations, health care systems, air medical providers and many others to promote quality and safety in the industry. Some of the NEMSPA initiatives include: a heliport safety sign campaign and EMS Pilot Fatigue Research Project in collaboration with Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D. who has been nominated to join the National Transportation Safety Board.