‘On the line’ First responders train with ALEA Aviation Unit

It takes seconds to get into a life-threatening situation in the woods or on the water but a rescue can take hours or days. But thanks to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Aviation Unit rescues can be shortened to just a few life-saving moments.

The unit specializes in removing victims from precarious situations. Dehydrated in the woods suffering a heat stroke and hours before first responders can get there, water and a medic can be dropped ‘on the line.’ Find yourself flying a paraglider into a cliff side tree out of reach of first responders, help is ‘on the line.’