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.

Perceiving the ever increasing demand, the company owner, Mark Henderson, together with Dan Rudert (pilot), initiated Classic Lifeguard 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.

Today we continue to work closely with the National Park Service to provide medical and rescue services. We are often called on by the Navajo Nation, both the Arizona and Utah Highway Patrol, Page Fire Department, and other local agencies in Utah and Arizona to provide rescue and medical services. We also provide interfacility medical transfer services for the local medical facilities in our coverage area.

Our skills and knowledge along with our reputation of excellence and safety has allowed us to grow in this unique environment. We are always seeking ways to improve and expand our capabilities for the community we serve.

We have developed extensively since the beginning and we will continue to progress and improve along with this rapidly evolving industry. Our flight numbers are increasing every year. This is a trend we anticipate will continue. We now operate 2 helicopters 24 hours a day 365 days a year and may be adding a local short to mid-range fixed wing aircraft to expand our capabilities in the next few months. We are employing new crew members to meet these expanding roles.