Cross-border helicopter rescue in EU

[Mathias Kalkum]

Dear friends,

as I am invited to talk about the topic of border crossing emergency
helicopter flights for on scene rescue I would like to ask a few
questions. I am only interested on services within the European Union.
To the best of my knowledge, there are 9 or so helicopters services in
Germany which claim they cross the border on a fairly regular scheme. I
have sent them a couple of questions, yet I received little answers.
There is very little data available. So if there is any of you who can
add comments, hints, experiences you are more than welcome.

What is your experience with

# air regulation rules?

# communication in foreign languages?

# different rescue systems (paramedic / physician)?

# billing?

# medical equipment?

# different radio dipatch standarts?

# have you had to pass licensing to treat across the border?

This is not on whether helicopters are of any use etc. - please refrain
from jumping on that train :-)

Kind regards!

Mathias