Today:
Cal-Ore continues to provide the highest quality care to the patients and communities it serves. Cal-Ore looks forward to expanding its service areas to meet the needs of surrounding communities. If you are considering Cal-Ore as your provider, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you have already chosen Cal-Ore Life Flight, thank you!

July 2007
Pelican Bay State Prison renews its contract with Cal-Ore for inmate air ambulance transportation for three years.

April 2007
Cal-Ore received full accreditation for it fixed wing service from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS).

February 2007
Cal-Ore continues to expand its fleet of aircraft, purchasing it's 4th Piper Cheyenne Jet-Prop aircraft. This brings the total fleet to 5 fixed wing aircraft to service the Northcoast Area.

April 2006
Pelican Bay State Prison renews its contract with Cal-Ore for inmate air ambulance transportation.

January 2006
Cal-Ore enters into a working agreement with Reach Air Medical Services to assist in basing an EMS operation in Corvallis and will participate in providing fixed wing services for the mid-valley.

January 2006
Cal Ore renews agreement with Rogue Vally Medical Center (RVMC) for the Air Ambulance transport of RVMC's neonatal team and patients.

November 2005
Cal-Ore establishes a satelite office at the Eureka Murray Airport.

September 2005
Cal-Ore takes delivery of a brand-new 2006 Ford E-350 Diesel powered ambulance.

July/August 2005
Cal-Ore assigns two ambulances and medical crews to the Rogue River fire lovated near Agness, OR.

June 2005
The Curry County Board of Commissioners votes to extend Cal-Ore's ground ambulance franchise for an additional five (5) years.

June 2005
Cal-Ore donates over $4,000 of cash, equipment and supplies to local fire departments.

April/May 2005
Cal-Ore develops Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) ground unit. This unit will be fully equipped to respond to scenes with multiple patients. The MCI unit is stocked with supplies to treat and triage up to 150 patients.

December 2004
Cal-Ore takes delivery of a brand new 2005 Ford E-350 diesel powered ambulance.

Cal-Ore welcomes nine Eureka, California based Registered Nurses to the flight team.

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November 2004
Cal-Ore added a third jet-prop to their air ambulance operation. The Piper Cheyenne II brings to a total of four (4) aircraft now operated by Cal-Ore.

September 2004
Cal-Ore's membership program records it's 12,000 member.

May 2004
Cal-Ore begins a fifteen (15) part series of Specialty Care Transport (SCT) training to all medical personnel, believed to be the first of it's kind in the state. Teaching faculty will include various guest physicians, surgeons and other experienced medical experts. 

April 2004
Cal-Ore is once again awarded a two-year contract with Pelican Bay State Prison for inmate air ambulance transportation.

February 2004
Cal-Ore President and CEO Dan Brattain, is elected Treasurer of the Oregon State Ambulance Association to a two-year term. 

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October 2003
Cal-Ore is awarded an air ambulance contract for inmate medical transport from Pelican Bay State Prison.

September 2003
Cal-Ore purchases their second Piper Cheyenne jetprop. This aircraft makes the fourth plane operated by Cal-Ore.

June 2003
Cal-Ore launches their series of monthly CPR and First Aid classes offered to local community members, groups, and businesses. Cal-Ore members receive discounts on all classes.

April 2003
Cal-Ore's membership program welcomed it's 10,000th member.

March 2003
Cal-Ore renewed their contract with Rogue Valley Medical Center for neonatal and other air ambulance transports.

February 2003
Cal-Ore purchased two new late model, diesel powered, ambulances for their ground operations. The Type II ambulances are ALS equipped with one having four (4) wheel drive (Medic 4). Medic 4 will be dispatched to scenes that have more difficult terrain, or operated during longer distance transports in snow or ice conditions. These units are part of an ongoing fleet replacement plan that continues into the future based on achieving vehicle mileage goals.

January 2003
Cal-Ore signs mutual aid agreements with Cape Ferrelo and Gold Beach Fire Departments allowing each of the fire departments to assist with emergency medical calls within their own service area by rendering first aid until an ambulance crew arrives.  (Click here for news article).

In addition to these recent mutual aid agreements, Cal-Ore also has agreements pending with both the Ophir and Pistol River Fire Departments. Upon completion of these two remaining agreements, Cal-Ore will have all mutual aid agreements in force within their Ambulance Service Area in Curry County.

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December 2002:
New Aircraft
Cal-Ore Life Flight purchased a new aircraft, a Piper Cheyenne II Jetprop. This aircraft, capable of speed of 300+ mph, will allow Cal-Ore to extend it's services in addition to reducing the transport time for local patients. Cal-Ore expects to have the aircraft available for patient transportation during the month of January. The 620 shaft horsepower jet engines (1240 total) provide additional reliability and engine longevity with an overhaul time of 3,600 hours of operation.

New Merchant Discounts
Cal-Ore Life Flight has expanded their Merchant Discount Program with additional merchants, adding to the growing list of businesses who participate in providing Cal-Ore Life Flight members with purchase discount. (Click here for Merchant Discount Program).

Donated Flight Time
Cal-Ore Life Flight donated the use of one of their twin-engine aircraft for the purposes of assisting the County of Del Norte in reaching 10,000 passengers who departed Crescent City on commercial aircraft. The benchmark of 10,000 passengers provides that Del Norte County receives $1 million from the Federal Government for aviation related improvements to the airport. Cal-Ore flew over 100 children out to the Point St. George Lighthouse and back and also donated over $500 to the Point St. George Lighthouse Restoration Society.

November 2002:
New Headquarters
Cal-Ore Life Flight announces that it has secured a new location in Brookings to house the combination of their head office as well as the Brookings crew quarters and station. The building will be remodeled to include full sleeping quarters and living area for the Cal-Ore Life Flight 24-hour on-duty crews as well as an upgraded office to facilitate Cal-Ore's growing administrative staff. Furthermore, the plans call for a large conference room that will be available to the public for meetings, CPR/First Aid classes, and other uses. This room will be available at no charge subject to Cal-Ore Life Flight's approval. The expected move-in date is March 2003.

Chevron Aviation Fuel Franchise
Cal-Ore Life Flight/Westlog Aviation renewed their 10-year fueling contract with the County of Del Norte to lease all of the aircraft fueling operation at Crescent City Airport. The company operates a 24-hour fueling service providing Jet Fuel and Avgas to all airport users. Westlog fuel trucks deliver Jet Fuel to Skywest Airlines (United Express), Federal Express, and other larger aircraft. Westlog continues to be affiliated with Chevron as a franchised Chevron fuel dealer.

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September 2002:
Cal-Ore Life Flight adds a non-emergent medical vehicle as part of its services to Curry County and Del Norte County. This late model van, equipped to handle wheelchair-bound patients, is designed to transport patients to and from doctor and hospital visits. The van will be driven by professional Cal-Ore employees who are trained in CPR and First Aid. It is important to point out that the non-emergent van is not intended for response to medical needs or emergencies; rather, only transportation to and from hospital visits and doctors' appointments.

July, 2002 through November, 2002:
Cal-Ore Life Flight played a pivotal role in the Biscuit Fire Complex, which was centered in the Curry County area. Cal-Ore provided as many as 16 personnel along with 3 ambulances during the course of the 3-1/2 month fire. Cal-Ore staff manned medical tents which, provided First Aid for fire crews as well as Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians who provided mobile medical first aid services to firefighters on the line. Over the course of the fire, Cal-Ore Life Flight provided ground ambulance services to over 30 injured firefighters as well as some air ambulance transports.

July 2002:
Cal-Ore Life Flight took delivery of a brand new 2002 Ford Type II ambulance manufactured by Osage Manufacturing out of Missouri. This new ambulance was purchased as part of an overall fleet replacement that will be ongoing over the course of the next couple of years. The new Osage ambulance comes equipped with diesel power as well as a state-of-the-art patient compartment outfitted with invertors, built-in oxygen suction units, as well as rear compartment heat and air conditioning.

June 2002:
Cal-Ore Life Flight was awarded the Ambulance Service Area (ASA) franchise for ASA 2 and ASA 3 (Brookings/Harbor and Gold Beach) by the Curry County Commissioners for an additional five (5) year period. (Click here for news article).

April 2002:
Cal-Ore signs an agreement with Rogue Valley Medical Center (RVMC) for the air ambulance transport of neonate patients. Under this agreement, Cal-Ore will transport RVMC's highly trained neonate team, under the direction of Dr. Harker, to outlying areas for transport back to RVMC neonate unit in Medford. Over 16 of RVMC's neonate team members completed Cal-Ore's FAA required crew member training. (Click here for news article).

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March 2002:
Cal-Ore signs a mutual aid agreement with Medcom out of Roseburg, Oregon and Port Orford Ambulance in Port Orford, Oregon. Cal-Ore members will receive the same membership benefits in these two areas as well as Medcom and Port Orford members in Cal-Ore's operating areas. (Click here for news article).

January 2002:
Cal-Ore's aircraft receive FAA approval to install Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation. The first installation was completed in January with the second in April. Once fully approved, the GPS navigation will provide for shorter flight times and access to more remote airports with GPS instrument approaches. (Click here for news article).

January 2002:
Cal-Ore signs an agreement with California Medical Transportation out of San Francisco, California to accept Cal-Ore's members for the ground transport from the airport to various Bay Area hospitals.

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November 2001:
Cal-Ore announces that they received certification from State of California Board of Registered Nursing as a certified Continuing Education Provider. Under this agreement, Cal-Ore can now award continuing education certificates to RN's who successfully complete many of Cal-Ore's State approved training classes. RN's are mandated to receive a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education to maintain their certifications.

October 2001:
Cal-Ore reaches an agreement with American Medical Response (AMR) to honor Cal-Ore members in AMR's Portland, Oregon service areas.

September 2001:
Cal-Ore launches it's Merchant Discount Program which provides exclusive discounts at local participating businesses to Cal-Ore members.

September 2001: Cal-Ore EMT Albert Harrell and former employee  Carry Munro (EMT-P) were honored by the State of Oregon with a Medal of Valor for their heroic effort while on duty in rescuing Dr. Maciey Druzdel from the Rogue River during a river boating accident.

July 2001:
Cal-Ore adds a third airplane to its Air Ambulance operations. The leased aircraft greatly assists the air operations by meeting the increased demand for Cal-Ore's air services.

February 2001:
Cal-Ore's membership program records its 8,000th member who enjoys the many membership benefits.

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September 2000: The State of Oregon once again honored Cal-Ore Life Flight. Dan Brattain, Cal-Ore Life Flight's CEO was named Oregon's  "EMS Administrator of the Year" in recognition of his leadership and dedication to making Cal-Ore Life Flight Ground and Air one of the premier EMS agencies in the state.

April 2000: The State of California awarded Cal-Ore Life Flight the contract to provide medical air transport services for Pelican Bay State Prison.

January 2000
Cal-Ore reaches an agreement with Bay Cities Ambulance located in Bandon and Coos Bay, Oregon, whereby each service will honor the other's members. Therefore, Cal-Ore members will receive membership benefits while in the Bandon/Coos Bay areas.

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October 1999: The State of Oregon honored Cal-Ore Life Flight Ground and Air with the Emergency Medical Services "Commitment to Quality" Award. This award is given to only one ambulance service a year in recognition of its commitment to the community it serves. This award is an acknowledgement of the dedication of Cal-Ore's employees in providing the highest emergency care for their communities.

September 1998: Cal-Ore Life Flight acquired the operations and assets of Southern Curry Ambulance Association, the ground ambulance provider for Curry County, Oregon. (Brookings & Gold Beach)

January 1998: Westlog Aviation began its own independent air ambulance operations under the name Cal-Ore Life Flight, adding its own medical flight equipment and crew members necessary to operate as a Critical Care, Advanced Life Support (ALS), air transport provider.

1986 - 1997: Westlog Aviation, an FAA Commercial Air Carrier,  provided the aircraft and flight crew in a joint venture with the local ground ambulance provider in Del Norte County, California. During that period, approximately 1,000 medical air transport missions were flown.