STARS Employee Directory
Hospitals and Health CareAlberta, Canada201-500 Employees
STARS Air Ambulance operates as a charitable air medical service focused on transporting critically ill and injured patients in Western Canada. Rooted in a mission to ensure that living conditions, location, or travel do not determine survival, the organization provides helicopter-based emergency transport to patients who require rapid access to specialized care. Its work supports patients, crew, and a broader network of allies, reflecting a community-driven model that underpins its operations and fundraising efforts. Based in Calgary, Alberta, STARS emphasizes collaboration with rural communities and regional partners to improve access to emergency care. The organization traces its origins to a pivotal incident involving a rural patient and a newborn, motivating the founders to establish an air ambulance service that relies on community support. In recent years, STARS has pursued regional expansions and partnerships to enhance reach and service delivery across northern and western Canada.