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🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁This week, we’re excited to introduce Flight Paramedic Carly!Carly began her career in healt...
08/31/2026

🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁

This week, we’re excited to introduce Flight Paramedic Carly!

Carly began her career in healthcare in 2018 when she became a Combat Medic in the U.S. Army. That experience gave her a strong foundation in emergency medicine and sparked a passion for providing care in the field and in high-acuity situations.

After eight years in EMS, Carly joined Air Evac Lifeteam in May 2026 and became part of the AEL 143 family!

When asked what she enjoys most about healthcare and prehospital medicine, Carly said:

“I love that prehospital medicine combines science, critical thinking, hands-on skills, and the opportunity to make a difference for patients in some of their most vulnerable moments. I also really enjoy learning and teaching. Medicine is constantly changing, so there is always something new to learn, and I enjoy being able to share that knowledge and help others grow as well.”

Carly’s certifications and specialized training include:
• Paramedic
• Firefighter I & II
• HMA/HMO
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• TCCC Instructor
• Instructor-Coordinator
• BLS/CPR Instructor

But Carly’s background in science doesn’t stop with EMS!

🧪 Fun fact about Carly: She has a degree in Biochemistry, has had scientific research published, and also holds a Master’s degree in Animal Behavior. Her background in science and research has played a huge role in shaping her love of learning, teaching, and medicine.

Outside of work, Carly definitely doesn’t slow down! She owns and operates a kayak tour business and spends much of her free time on the water. She enjoys kayaking, whitewater rafting, and pretty much anything involving the outdoors and a little adventure. She’s also an endurance runner, so when she isn’t working or on the water, there’s a good chance she’s training for her next race. 🛶🏃‍♀️

Carly’s path into EMS came from a lifelong interest in science and medicine. After volunteering and working in a hospital, she realized she was drawn to point-of-care medicine—the ability to assess a patient, make decisions, and provide treatment in real time. The combination of medicine, hands-on skills, and the unpredictability of the field made EMS the perfect fit.

When asked what she loves most about working with Air Evac, Carly said:

“There are a lot of things I enjoy about Air Evac, but being able to bring a higher level of care to patients in rural and underserved areas is probably my favorite. Since I also work in Memphis, I get to see both sides of emergency medicine, and I really appreciate the role Air Evac plays in connecting patients to the care they need. I also love flying and, most importantly, working alongside a great team. There is something pretty special about being part of a crew that trusts each other and works together when it matters most.”

One thing that stands out about Carly is her drive to never stop learning. Whether that knowledge comes from a patient, coworker, class, or challenging call, she continually pushes herself to become better at what she does—and she’s just as passionate about sharing that knowledge and helping others grow.

Carly, from serving as a Combat Medic to becoming a paramedic, instructor, scientist, and now a HEMS clinician, you’ve built a pretty incredible foundation in emergency medicine.

We’re excited to watch you continue to grow, and we’re so glad to have you flying alongside us at Air Evac Lifeteam 143! 🚁❤️

🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁This week, we’re excited to introduce Flight Nurse Alison!With 25 years in nursing, Alison h...
08/24/2026

🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁

This week, we’re excited to introduce Flight Nurse Alison!

With 25 years in nursing, Alison has built a career full of experience, variety, and adventure. Her journey has taken her through emergency nursing, the operating room, travel nursing, and hospitals across different states before ultimately leading her to Air Evac.

In 2025, Alison joined Air Evac Lifeteam as a Flight Nurse and found a new way to put decades of experience to work.

Even after 25 years, what she loves most about healthcare hasn’t changed — taking care of people when they need it most.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to work in different hospitals, different states, and different roles, but at the end of the day, it has always been about taking care of people. I still love being a nurse.”

For Alison, HEMS brought a completely different challenge. She loves the autonomy, critical thinking, teamwork, and unpredictability that come with caring for critically ill and injured patients in the prehospital environment.

“You have to think on your feet, trust your training, trust your partner, and be ready for anything. More than anything, I love knowing that we can bring critical care directly to a patient and help get them where they need to be when minutes truly matter.”

Alison brings an impressive list of credentials to the aircraft, including RN, BSN, CFRN, CEN, CCRN, and NREMT. Despite everything she has accomplished throughout her career, she continues to value learning, growing, and challenging herself.

Outside of the flight suit, Alison is a wife, mom, and Gigi who enjoys traveling, camping, gardening, naps, and making memories with her family and grandbabies. ❤️

Twenty-five years into nursing, she’s still learning, still growing, and still showing up for her patients — just with a much better view from the office these days. 😉🚁

We’re proud to have Alison as part of the AEL 143 family! ❤️🚁

We started the day saying good morning to Jackson Purchase Medical Center and wrapped it up saying good evening to Nashv...
08/22/2026

We started the day saying good morning to Jackson Purchase Medical Center and wrapped it up saying good evening to Nashville from the top of Vandy!

From western Kentucky to Music City, AEL 143 is proud to be there when our patients and partners need us most. Thank you for the call! 🚁

🚁SAVE THE DATE🚁For the past decade, it has been our privilege to answer the call, provide critical care, and serve along...
08/18/2026

🚁SAVE THE DATE🚁

For the past decade, it has been our privilege to answer the call, provide critical care, and serve alongside the incredible EMS, Fire, law enforcement, hospital teams, and community partners who make our mission possible.

We welcome the community to come celebrate this incredible milestone!

🗓️September 24, 2026

⏰11:00-2:00

📍AEL 143, 701 CC Gurien drive Troy, Tn 38260

🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁This week, we’re excited to introduce Caleb Wilbanks, Base Clinical Lead – Flight Nurse/Para...
08/17/2026

🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁

This week, we’re excited to introduce Caleb Wilbanks, Base Clinical Lead – Flight Nurse/Paramedic!

Caleb’s career in healthcare began in 2003 with Lake County Ambulance Service. He later joined Lauderdale County Ambulance Authority, where he spent several years developing his skills and learning from some of the finest rural nurses and paramedics in the region. Those early experiences helped lay the foundation for what has now become more than two decades in emergency and critical care medicine.

Caleb has been a paramedic for more than 23 years and a registered nurse for the past five years.

In 2010, Caleb joined Air Evac Lifeteam at the Martin base before transferring closer to home to the Dyersburg base, where he spent nearly 12 years.

After completing nursing school, Caleb decided to challenge himself in a new area of critical care and accepted a position in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Regional One Health in Memphis. During his time there, he was promoted to Charge Nurse in the TICU, where he had the opportunity to lead and work alongside some of the most dedicated nurses in critical care.

But eventually, Caleb found himself missing home—and the prehospital environment.

That brought him back to Air Evac Lifeteam, this time at the Troy base. He has been part of the AEL 143 family for the past year and was recently promoted to Base Clinical Lead! 🚁

When asked what he enjoys most about healthcare and prehospital medicine, Caleb said:

“I enjoy being a friendly face and a calming presence for people during what may be the worst day of their lives. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my education, experience, and clinical skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.”

Caleb’s certifications, credentials, and specialized training include:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
• Critical Care Paramedic endorsement
• Multiple American Heart Association instructor certifications

When he isn’t working, Caleb enjoys spending time on his farm, hunting, and, most importantly, spending time with his family.

🤓 Fun fact about Caleb: He’s a self-proclaimed nerd! He genuinely enjoys learning new things, no matter the subject. He believes there is always something new to learn and enjoys continually challenging himself to expand his knowledge and skills.

When asked about his favorite part of working in HEMS, Caleb said:

“My favorite part of working in HEMS is the unpredictability. I never know where the day will take me or what challenges I will face during a shift. Every day brings a new patient, a new environment, and a new opportunity to make a difference. That variety and the ability to continually learn and grow are what make this career so rewarding. ”

Caleb, from beginning your career in rural EMS more than two decades ago to becoming a paramedic, flight clinician, critical care nurse, and now Base Clinical Lead, your career reflects a continued commitment to learning, growing, and taking care of others.

We’re proud to have you leading and flying alongside us at Air Evac Lifeteam 143! 🚁❤️

AEL 143 had the opportunity to spend some time training with Union City Fire Department, sharing skills, practicing tech...
08/17/2026

AEL 143 had the opportunity to spend some time training with Union City Fire Department, sharing skills, practicing techniques, and learning from one another.

Strong patient care starts with strong partnerships! We’re grateful for every opportunity to train with the agencies we work beside and continue building relationships that help us better serve our communities.

Train together. Work together. Serve together. 🚁

🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁This week we’re excited to introduce Flight Nurse Stevie!Stevie began her nursing career in ...
08/10/2026

🚁 Meet the Med Crew Monday 🚁

This week we’re excited to introduce Flight Nurse Stevie!

Stevie began her nursing career in 2020 at Jackson Madison General Hospital in the emergency department. She joined Air Evac in July of 2024 ,and since then, Stevie has flown in multiple states and has completed over 300 patient flights. 🚁

Stevie’s desire to become a flight nurse began in her final semester of nursing school. At the time, she began wondering if she had made the right career decision. Then during one of her ER clinicals her group was invited to go to the helipad and witness an AEL crew offload a patient. She could described the feeling as a “shockwave” of realization she knew exactly where she was meant to be.

After graduating nursing school she took every chance to talk to flight crews, to prepare herself for a future with Air Evac Lifeteam.

When asked what she loves most about healthcare, she said:
“Healthcare is ever changing, and you typically won’t have the same day twice! I hope I can be a glimmer of sunshine on someone’s or their family’s worst day. And then there’s the adventure. It’s truly such a network of meeting new people and learning new things that it keeps my hunger for learning fed and eager.”

Certifications and training:
• EMT-B
• CFRN
• ACLS
• PALS
• PHTLS
• TNCC

Outside of work Stevie enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her kids, and enjoying the outdoors.

Fun fact about Stevie she recently started a book club! Also every year Stevie takes a solo trip to a new place. She hopes to visit all 50 states and most continents one day!

Stevie, we are so proud of you! From knowing what you wanted to do before finishing nursing school to now having over 300 patient flights under your boots, you’ve worked hard to make your dream and reality.

You are a rockstar, and we’re so glad to have you as part of our family at Air Evac Lifeteam 143! 🚁

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union City ➡️ TriStar Centennial Medical CenterThank you, Baptist Memorial Hospital, for the...
08/10/2026

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union City ➡️ TriStar Centennial Medical Center

Thank you, Baptist Memorial Hospital, for the call and for trusting us with your patient! ❤️🚁

Don’t forget to sign up and join us for the upcoming PHTLS class at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Union City! **This is a t...
08/09/2026

Don’t forget to sign up and join us for the upcoming PHTLS class at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Union City!

**This is a two day class**

August 13th and 14th
8am-4pm

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701 CC Gurien Drive
Troy, TN
38260

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(800) 247-3822

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