Air Evac Lifeteam 134 - Del Rio, TX

🎓🚁 Congratulations to Aidan Camero our Flight Nurse, Nolan Camero’s son, on graduating high school! What an incredible milestone and achievement!

At Air Evac, we know that behind every crew member is a strong support system cheering them on — and today, we’re proud to celebrate one of our own families. Wishing you all the success, happiness, and exciting opportunities that come with this next chapter.

Congratulations Aidan— your hard work has paid off! Your Air Evac family is cheering you on! 🎉👏

Final medic to highlight for 134!

Our boss, PM ➡️ Melissa Merket!

Melissa began her EMS career in 2007 with ground at Mitchell Co. EMS. In 2010 Melissa started working at Scurry Co. EMS and Metrocare in Abilene. Melissa decided to transition and Went to work for Air Evac in 2013 at AE 63 in Abilene. 3 years later Melissa Transferred to Del Rio in February of 2016. Melissa then became BCL in August 2016 and not long after she promoted PM in August of 2018. We are happy to have Melissa as our boss and can’t see the base running without her!

Thank you Melissa for your continuous care and guidance for 134! Happy EMS week!

A little into the day but better late than never!
Today we highlight NREMT-P, FP-C ➡️ Carlos Castaneda!

Carlos got his emt through the highschool program in 2015 and like many of us he began working private amabualnce. Not long after Carlos began working 911 with Val Verde EMS. Mr. Castaneda obtained his advanced credential and then became a paramedic in 2019. He got down to business and worked his 3 years and transitioned to air. Never looking back! Carlos enjoys being a medic because he is able to help people. Carlos is drawn to the flight side because of the training and autonomy that we. Perks of the job are having a nurse partner to bounce off ideas as we work together.

Fun fact about Carlos: On his downtime he enjoys flying my drone. It even made a special appearance at the base. Here’s photo evidence of it!

Thank you Carlos for being part of 134 and happy EMS week!

4th medic to highlight!

Paramedic ➡️ Amy Gonzalez

Amy is our newest medic to join 134. Amy got her emt basic in 2011 and directly advanced to a Paramedic in 2012. It is incredibly obvious that Amy has a love for working EMS. She has obtained experience working for different services. Although she had a lot of fun working in San Antonio we are glad to have her back in Del Rio. We are looking forward to seeing Amy continue to grow as a clinician!

Thank you Amy for being part of 134 and EMS! 🚑🚁