San Juan Island EMTs now have life saving epinephrine in their individual emergency response kits. Because of a change in the state law, EMTs are now able to carry vials of Epinephrine in a cost effective way, allowing for every EMT to have the life saving drug to the scene in just minutes. Following a…
“Anytime. Anywhere. We’ll be there” is the theme for the annual Emergency Services Week of May 16 – 20, 2010 proclaimed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the San Juan County Council. EMS Week salutes the excellent services provided every day, under often daunting circumstances, by the 40 EMTs and paramedics of…
San Juan Island emergency services personnel and a US Coast Guard search and rescue team conducted joint training in Friday Harbor on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The exercise included practicing patient transfer procedures to and from an airborne helicopter, and simulating loading critically ill passengers and necessary equipment onto the helicopter. Personnel from San Juan…
The File of Life Kit is again available here on San Juan Island, thanks to the San Juan Lions Club and the San Juan Leo Club. Each kit contains a refrigerator pouch and a wallett pouch with the forms to record your medical history, medications, allergies, physician and emergency contact information. There is also a sticker…
Congratulations to our partner Island Air for receiving the 5 Star Safety Award from their insurance carrier. The only service to receive this award to date, puts Island Air into a class by themselves. Congratulations Island Air!
Island Hospital is now offering FREE round trip taxi service to Island Hospital or to one of its hospital operated clinics from the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. This includes the family members of those Airlifted to the hospital who are following their loved one to the mainland. Those who need this service can call Mert’s Taxi,…
San Juan Island EMS members were acknowledged with special awards at the annual EMS Banquet on January 16. The EMT of the Year Award and the Chief’s Award went to Herb Mason. Rebecca Smith was the Officer of the Year. The Rookie of the Year Award was presented to Humberto Orozco. The physicians of the…
Dear Island Community, Here at the close of 2009, we want to take the opportunity to thank you for allowing us to serve you in your times of greatest need. Our volunteer EMTs and career paramedics want to thank this community for its outpouring of love and support. We wish you and yours a peaceful…
The season of joy can also be a season of cardiac risk. Keeping a few things in mind and doing a few simple things can greatly reduce your risk of a Christmas coronary. Take the time to really distress. Don’t complicate the season with too much busyness or bustle. Reduce your blood pressure and stress…
From our EMS Family to yours… Have a happy, safe, and family filled Thanksgiving!
On Sunday evening, November 1st, my wife Helen experienced a medical problem that was beyond my capabilities to handle and so I dialed 911. I was immediately talking to a very capable person who very calmly asked all the right questions and who then assured me that help was on the way. I did my…
San Juan County Sheriff’s boat P/V Guardian has been recognized by the State of Washington as a licensed ambulance, following a three year process of fundraising, planning, modification, and training.
“For many years to come, this multipurpose, dual hull twin-engine catamaran will serve and augment the emergency medical transport and water rescue needs of all of San Juan County through its upgraded capability,” said EMS Chief Jim Cole. “The P/V Guardian now gives us the ability to transport San Juan County residents from their home island with a certified ambulance when airborne transport is impractical.”…