Community Links
Local Medical Resources
Inter Island Medical Center
Inter Island Medical Center is staffed by Board
Certified Family Physicians who provide high quality
health care for the entire island community. Offering 24
hour EMERGENCY care through 9-1-1 or calling 378-4151.
San Juan Healthcare Associates
Personalized, professional medical care in a relaxed
and friendly setting. Call 378-1338
SJI Health and Fitness Links
Health listings on the SJI Chamber of Commerce
Website.
Islands Convalescent Center
Surrounded by nearly two and a half acres of lush
landscaping, Islands Convalescent Center is located in
the beautiful San Juan Islands. Easily accessible by
ferry, boat or plane, this island contains all of the
necessary services for a self-sustaining community in a
small town atmosphere where the people are warm and
friendly.
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Local
EMS/ Public Safety
Lopez
Island Fire Department Chief Rob Miesen
We are dedicated to the preservation and protection
of life, property and the environment through a team
effort of public education, fire prevention, disaster
preparedness and mitigation. We provide emergency fire,
rescue and medical services.
Orcas Island Fire Department Chief Mike Harris
Dedicated volunteers serving our community since
1948.
San Juan Island EMS
Chief Jim Cole
San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services (San Juan
Aid Unit) is a tax supported county EMS agency serving
the residents and visitors of San Juan Island, Brown
Island, Stuart Island, Johns Island, Speiden Island,
Pearl Island and Henry Island in San Juan County,
Washington.
San
Juan Island Fire Department Acting Chief Brad
Creesy
To protect the life, property, and economic
viability of the community.
San Juan County Fire Marshal Fire Marshal Robert
Low
It is the mission of the San Juan County Fire
Marshal's Office to provide professional life safety
protection and reduce the harm associated with fires,
explosions and mechanical failure to the citizens of San
Juan County through inspection, prevention and
investigation.
San Juan County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Bill
Cumming
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is committed to
protect and serve all of the residents and visitors on
the "beautiful San Juan Islands"!
Shaw Island Fire and Aid Chief Brud Joslin
Shaw Island Fire and Aid serves the island of Shaw
in San Juan County.
SJC/FH
Dept. of Emergency Management Director
Brendan Cowan
The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) exists
to help the islands prepare for, respond to, and recover
from disaster and large scale emergencies of all kinds.
Town of Friday Harbor Fire Department Chief
Vern Long
The goal of Town of Friday Harbor Fire Department
is to protect you, your family and your property.
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San Juan Island News
San Juan Directory
Created for visitors and community members alike,
this directory is our chance to bring our island to you,
wherever you may be.
San
Juan Update
The information here is simply stuff we here at
By Design
think is important around Friday Harbor or on the
Island. Some of it's news, some of it's old news, and
all are just things we wanted to mention, with most of
it about the things that make living here great.
San Juan Islander
Sharon Kivisto and Matt Pranger -- created this site
in December 1999 to provide local daily news coverage of
the San Juan Islands. Our goal is to be a source of
information for locals and visitors.
Journal of the San Juan Islands
The online version of the weekly printed paper.
The Island Guardian
The Island Guardian was created by a number of local
citizens from different islands in San Juan County with
the goal of producing a locally owned and controlled
news media, that had the county wide connections, and
desire, to report an in-depth review of topics, ranging
from government actions -and lack of action- to those
general topics that may be of interest to the members of
our community, and do so in a manner that will be both
hard hitting and thought provoking, in editorials and
factual in news reporting.
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San Juan County
San Juan County Fair
The San Juan County Fairgrounds is a community
gathering place for events, festivals, recreational
activities, agricultural shows, 4H competitions and the
annual San Juan County Fair.
San Juan County
Government
The main webpage for san Juan county Government.
San Juan County Parks
Come enjoy our islands and visit any of our ten
parks located on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Island.
Camp in one of our 3 overnight park accommodations on
San Juan, Lopez or Shaw Island.
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Regional
North Region EMS Council
The mission of North Region EMS is to promote a
coordinated region-wide system.
The System shall provide quality, comprehensive, and
cost-effective emergency medical and trauma care to
individuals in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and
Whatcom Counties.
Northwest Region EMS Council
It is the mission of the Northwest Region Emergency
Medical Services and Trauma Care Council...To promote
and support a coordinated system for local Emergency
Medical Services/ Trauma Care Councils by:
- Providing resources/funding
- Enhancing education/training
- Promoting data collection/analysis
- Facilitating communication
- Promoting standardization
- Promoting public education and prevention
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State of Washington
State of Washington Office of EMS and Trauma Systems
To establish and promote a system of emergency
medical and trauma care services. Such a system provides
timely and appropriate delivery of emergency medical
treatment for people with acute illness and traumatic
injury, and recognizes the changing methods and
environment for providing optimal emergency care
throughout the state of Washington.
Washington EMS Laws
This section highlights laws that improve access or
services related to emergency care, with a focus on
children. While several laws reported here specifically
address emergency medical services for children (EMSC),
most apply to the broader population as well. For
example, laws reported in this section include emergency
medical services and insurance plan requirements;
insurance coverage, EMS services and equipment; poison
control; pediatric trauma centers; statewide trauma
systems; the use of automatic external defibrillators;
and 911 telephone service.
Washington State Parks
Washington's 120 state parks and other recreation
areas offer opportunities for enjoyment and learning.
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National
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National Association of EMTs The National
Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is a
major force in the growth and development of EMS,
actively promoting the highest levels of
professionalism among EMS providers. It is dedicated
to expanding EMS knowledge and education, enhancing
professional development and advancing the cause of
EMS through advocacy and research.
National EMS Week
May 20-26, 2007
EMS: Ordinary People,
Extraordinary Service
Emergency Medical Services Week brings together
local communities and medical personnel to publicize
safety and honor the dedication of those who provide
the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's
"front line." This information can be used
throughout the year for public education and safety
programs.
Resouces for HIV/AIDS Prevention Training for
reciprocity applicants. (7 hour training program
required)
NHTSA's EMS Page - DOT First Responder, EMT-B, EMT-Intermediate
& Paramedic curriculums - These curricula are
not approved for use in Washington State. The
Washington State Amended DOT Curricula are available
on the
Publications and Reports page.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
To serve as the national EMS certification
organization by providing a valid, uniform process
to assess the knowledge and skills required for
competent practice required by (EMS) professionals
throughout their careers and by maintaining a
registry of certification status.
National EMS Memorial Service This site is
dedicated to the men and women of America's EMS
systems who have made the ultimate sacrifice and
given their lives in the line of duty.
National EMS Pilots Association The National
EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) is a professional
organization dedicated to serving pilots involved in
the air-medical transport industry and to improving
the quality of those services.
National EMS Information Systems
The NEMSIS Project is an effort to create a
National EMS Database. The database will contain
data from local and state agencies from across the
nation. This effort will define EMS and pre-hospital
care in a way never before imagined, improving
patient care and EMS curriculum and defining a
standard on with to measure care. Agencies across
the nation will be able to share the key elements of
their data nationally.
National EMS Update Newsletter Welcome
to the inaugural issue of EMS Update. NHTSA’s EMS
program presents this newsletter to keep you
up-to-date on our most current programs, projects,
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