A South Wales communications specialist has made a significant technological donation to support the lifesaving work of the Wales Air Ambulance Charity. M.R.S. Communications, a company specialising in radio communications, security enhancement, and crime prevention, has generously provided twelve body-worn video cameras to the emergency medical service. This substantial gift in kind represents a value exceeding £10,000 and is set to bolster the charity's critical operations across Wales.
Essential Equipment for Emergency Response
Carl Duarte, representing M.R.S. Communications, personally delivered the vital communications devices to the Wales Air Ambulance headquarters located in Dafen, Llanelli. The body cameras are considered essential equipment that will serve a dual purpose. Primarily, they will support the air ambulance crews during their daily medical interventions, but they will also prove invaluable during major incident responses, providing enhanced safety and operational transparency.
Carl Duarte expressed the company's motivation behind the donation, stating: "At M.R.S. Communications, we're proud to support the Wales Air Ambulance Charity and the vital, lifesaving work they do every day. By donating body worn cameras, we hope to provide practical support that enhances safety, transparency and operational insight for their crews. This partnership reflects our commitment to using technology for good and giving back to organisations that make a real difference to communities across Wales."
A Partnership Rooted in Medical Appreciation
The donation stems from a deep-seated admiration for the medical sector within M.R.S. Communications' leadership. Managing Director David Horton's desire to support the air ambulance was influenced by a lifelong respect for healthcare professionals, shaped by his family background. His father served as an anaesthetist at the University Hospital of Wales, while his mother worked as a nurse, fostering a strong connection to medical services.
Nina Rice, Head of Fundraising High Value Partnerships at the Wales Air Ambulance, conveyed the charity's profound gratitude: "Wales Air Ambulance are incredibly grateful to M.R.S Communications for their substantial donation to the Charity of 12 body worn video cameras at a cost of more than £10,000 to support the Charity's lifesaving work and major incident use. This generous contribution will directly support the Charity's lifesaving work, and we're delighted to receive the support of M.R.S Communications, a key player in radio communications, security improvement and crime prevention."
The Critical Role of Wales Air Ambulance
The Wales Air Ambulance operates as a consultant-led service, delivering hospital-standard medical treatments directly to patients at the scene of emergencies. When necessary, crews can transfer patients directly to the most appropriate hospital for their specific illness or injury. This advanced critical care capability is made possible through a unique partnership between the third sector and the public sector.
Key aspects of the service include:
- The charity must raise £13 million annually through public donations to maintain its fleet of helicopters and rapid response vehicles.
- The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies highly skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the charity's vehicles.
- This advanced care includes the ability to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions, and conduct minor operations at the incident scene.
- As a pan-Wales service, dedicated crews travel across the entire country to deliver emergency critical care, regardless of their base location.
The donation from M.R.S. Communications represents a significant enhancement to the charity's operational capabilities, ensuring that this vital service continues to save lives across Wales with improved safety and technological support.
