Originally, Classic was known locally only as Classic Tour Helicopters. It provided scenic flights for paying customers over Bryce Canyon. Knowing of the chartered resource in the area, the National Park Service would often call for air transport service from Lake Powell when an individual's injuries and/or location warranted a more efficient method of extraction than the standard boat and ambulance.

Classic Lifeguard was created in response to the need for air medical evacuation services. A helicopter was dedicated to the operation and the specialized flight crew recruited. The origin of operation was moved closer to Lake Powell and from there the program developed.

On Memorial Day In 1988 Classic Lifeguard officially began with one helicopter, a pilot, and a medical crew of two basic level Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). In the beginning, Classic Lifeguard started as a seasonal service to assist the National Park Service in transporting the ill and injured from Lake Powell to capable medical facilities.

We have developed extensively since the beginning and we will continue to progress and improve along with this rapidly evolving industry. We now operate 3 helicopters and 2 fixed wing aircrafts.

For over 23 years, Classic Lifeguard has been filling needs for emergency air medical transport services to emergency rooms and hospitals along the Arizona/Utah border. We have built a reputation of excellence and safety in providing emergency and inter-facility transport services.

Headquartered in Woods Cross, Utah, with additional bases in Page, AZ and Vernal, UT our service area includes a vast terrain from desert sands to the beautiful waterways in these states. We are dedicated to training our medical and aviation teams with the skills required to meet the needs of
the transport.

Throughout our history, Classic Lifeguard has been proactive in safety practices by initiating the following: (sometimes ahead of industry trends)

• 1992 - Pilot Recurrent Instrument Proficiency Training
• 2004 - Helicopter Night Vision Goggle Operations
• 2005 - Automatic Flight Following
• 2006 - Moving Map GPS with Real Time On-board Weather
• 2006 - Safety Management System
• 2006 - Terrain Awareness Warning System
• 2007 - Under-Water Egress Training
• 2009 - Traffic Collision Avoidance System