Air Rescue Brigade
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Air Rescue Brigade | |
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Active | 1999 - present |
Country |
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Type | Police Aviation |
Role |
Law enforcement Search and rescue Aerial firefighting Port security Border control Counter-terrorism |
Fleet |
14 Helicopters 3 Fixed-wing Aircraft |
The Air Rescue Brigade (ARB) is a division of the Agency for Public Safety responsible for airborne law enforcement and public safety. Its primary responsibilities include search and rescue, air ambulance, firefighting, and airborne support of police operations. The unit frequently operates in tandem with partner agencies such as the Marine Safety Squadron and Special Assault Service.
Aircraft
Photo | Name | Role | Origin | Length | MTOW | Quantity | Notes |
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Helicopters | |||||||
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KI Eagle | Heavy Search and Rescue | ![]() |
19.0 meters | 8,710 kg | 3 in service | |
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Search and Rescue | 11.6 meters | 4,300 kg | 7 in service | |||
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Urban Search and Rescue | 9.86 meters | 3,130 kg | 4 in service | |||
Fixed-wing Aircraft | |||||||
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Maritime Patrol Aircraft | 16.3 meters | 7,760 kg | 2 in service | |||
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T.73 Kråke | Patrol/Trainer | ![]() |
10.9 meters | 3,000 kg | 1 in service |