Air Ambulance NI provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for Northern Ireland. Operating 365 days a year, the charity’s helicopter carries a doctor, paramedic and pilot to the scene of the most serious emergencies across the province — reaching anywhere in Northern Ireland in approximately 25 minutes. On average, two people every single day find themselves in critical need of this service. It costs £8,200 a day to keep the air ambulance operational, and the charity relies entirely on the support of the public and local businesses.