Brief Explanation

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) is a community based rescue service, located in every state of Australia, and run by the Surf Life Saving Association. Iconically Australian, the WLRHS is the longest serving search and rescue helicopter service on the planet. Air Rescue is an electrifying 6 x 30 minute primetime, observational documentary TV series showing the heroic work of the WLRHS. An unparalleled approach, the gripping, edge of your seat series follows the experienced pilots, crew and paramedics that have been helping Australians in crisis for 40 years. Classic observational storytelling imbued with an unprecedented approach to editing. Back-plate projections allowed the explosive real-life humanitarian response to merge seamlessly against the harsh and expansive Australian landscape. Stories are told through the eyes of a core cast of rescuers as they enter the lives of Australians in need: fishermen stranded on the rocks, injured farmers, flood victims, motorbike riders and unsuspecting holidaymakers. We reveal the thoughts and motivations of those behind the uniforms – What are the time-critical decisions that need to be made? How do they cope with the emotion and trauma? Rescue crews help the wounded, find the lost and provide unflinching trust and support and ultimately save lives.