Draft:POLAIR Queensland
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| AOC # | CASA.138AWK.0155; CASA.138AWK.0519; CASA.AOC.0593; CASA.AOC.0187 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating bases | Brisbane, Archerfield, Townsville, Cairns, Mt Isa, Horn Island, Caloundra, Carrara | ||||||
| Hubs | Brisbane | ||||||
| Fleet size | 20 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Queensland Police Headquaters, Brisbane | ||||||
POLAIR Queensland is the name of the aviation department within the Queensland Police Service (QPS), QPS aviation operations is officially under the umbrella of the Aviation Capability Group.
The QPS operates numerous Fixed Wing, Rotary & UAV assets spread across various locations around the state of Queensland.
The majority of aircraft of the POLAIR fleet are hidden from view on most publicly accessible flight tracking apps & websites. This is to preserve investigations, ensure the safety of the crew & aircraft, allow for covert operations and to prevent suspects from viewing locations of the aircraft.
Fixed Wing Fleet
[edit]QPS operates a varying fleet of aircraft both single and twin engine for numerous tasks such as; organ retrievals, SERT & tactical operator response, prisoner transport, disaster response, aerial surveillance, search & rescue, transporting police officers & senior QPS leadership, transporting QLD Government ministers & other politicians, and transporting freight.
Not all the aircraft feature the QPS POLAIR livery & identifications which suggest they are police aircraft.
| Bases | Aircraft Type | Number in fleet | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville | King Air 360 | 5 | |
| King Air 350 | 1 | ||
| Cessna 208 Caravan | 3 |
Surveillance & Patrol Helicopter Fleet
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The Surveillance & Patrol fleet is the most commonly seen POLAIR aircraft, these aircraft are all adorned in distinct liveries of QPS. The aircraft are operated by contractors on behalf of the Queensland Police Service.
A Bell 429 flight simulator is located at the SLSQ helicopter base at Archerfield, it is used by pilots & tactical flight operators for training purposes.[1]
The aircraft are fitted with high end infrared electro optical cameras, a spotlight, Blue & red flashing lights, public address speakers, video downlink, secure radio's, and basic rescue/first aid equipment.
All the aircraft in the fleet are twin engine only, as this is a crucial safety feature for flying over populated areas.
| Region | Areas served | Operator | Aircraft type | Base | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Northern | Cairns | Meridian Helicopters | Airbus H135 | Townsville Airport | To be replaced by Bell 429's[2] |
| Northern | Townsville | Airbus H135 | |||
| North Coast | Wide Bay/Sunshine Coast | Surf Life Saving Queensland | Airbus H135 | Caloundra Aerodrome | |
| Southern & Brisbane | Brisbane, Ipswich, Darling Downs, Logan, Moreton Bay | Bell 429 | Archerfield Airport | ||
| Bell 429 | |||||
| Gold Coast | Bell 429 | Carrara SLSQ Heli Base |
Rescue & Emergency Medical Helicopter Fleet
[edit]Formerly managed by the now defunct Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ), the fleet is now managed by the QPS Aviation Capability Group. The EMQ helicopters are most commonly referred to as QGAIR Rescue, whose primary responsibility is responding to Queensland Ambulance & Queensland Health jobs, conducting search and rescue, disaster response and occasionally assisting QPS with incidents such as vehicle pursuits, searches, sieges & other emergency situations.
The helicopters have saved thousands of lives through emergency medical responses with the onboard doctors supplied by Lifeflight & paramedics, responding to emergency scenes across Queensland & New South Wales, aswell as offshore.
The fleet of five helicopters fly more than 3,000 flight hours per annum, and an average 2,000 patient rescues and transfers each year.[3]
| Area | Aircraft type | Base | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North & Central QLD | 5 x AW139 | Cairns Airport | 3 x AW139 to replace older aircraft[3] |
| Townsville Airport | |||
| Southern QLD &
Northern NSW |
Archerfield Airport |
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Previous Aircraft
[edit]- Raytheon 1900D[4]
- Bell 412 (QG Air Rescue)
- Cessna 550 Citation II[4]
- Cessna 560 Citation[4]
- MBB Bo 105[4]
- Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander[4]
- Beech B300 Super King Air[4]
- Bell 206 Long Ranger[4]
- Cessna 180E[5]
- Cessna 402B[5]
- Cessna 421C[5]
- Cessna 441[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "New flight simulator installed at SLSQ Aviation Base". Surf Life Saving Queensland. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Wilson, Gwen (2024-11-01). "Queensland awarded 10-year police contract to Meridian Helicopters". HeliHub.com. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ a b "Queensland Government rescue helicopter fleet sets global record surpassing 30,000 operational flight hours". Ministerial Media Statements. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ a b c d e f g F, Damian (2015-06-01). "Central Queensland Plane Spotting: CQ Plane Spotting Historic Spot - The Queensland Police Service (Airwing) History and Aircraft". Central Queensland Plane Spotting. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ a b c d Media, Q. P. S. (2014-09-09). "FROM the VAULT - Jumbo Jet Policing". Museum. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
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