News & Announcements
AED Boat Flags
The San Juan Island Yacht Club had a cruise last weekend to Sucia Island. A highpoint was a presentation by Fleet Surgeon Steve Enright regarding how boaters can minimize medical emergencies in remote waters. He discussed the following…
School Time Safety
Kids are going back to school. That means the frenetic activity surrounding morning rituals, homework completion, lots of traffic and pedestrian activity is about to begin. The weather if getting cooler, the roads may be slick, and daylight hours will fade. Here are a few tips to keep the children safe. Have a talk with [...]
San Juan Responder!
San Juan Island EMS offers a new quarterly newsletter for our community called the San Juan Responder! Everyone is encouraged to download and read the newsletter which is available electronically by clicking on this link. Each edition will inform you about operations and personnel, including any news and information that can be helpful. Download it now.
Drive Now Talk Later
Do you want to spread the news about not talking on your cell phone while driving?
International Association of EMS Chiefs
The International Association of Emergency Medical Service Chiefs (IAEMSC) will be hosting the first annual EMS Leadership Summit from September 25 through September 29 of 2009 in Washington, DC.
Wilderness First Aid Courses Conducted on Johns and Orcas Islands
Two separate Wilderness First Aid courses were conducted this week certifying 36 people in remote first aid. Community participants, and staff and counselors from Camp Nor’wester…
CPR on Your iPhone
Do you have an iPhone? Want a free app to teach yourself about CPR? If so, click here.
AED Locations on the Map
Have you ever wondered how close an AED might be to you? Well look no further.
Stroke Signs and Symptoms
A “Stroke” or Brain Attack is when the brain’s blood supply is interrupted and the brain begins to be injured. The most two common causes are blood clots and plaque from excess cholesterol in the blood.
