I want to thank you for your indispensable and very professional help last Monday in getting me from home to the Medical Center. My joints were essentially frozen up, and I could never have got there without your assistance. After a few days in the hospital, I am now home, the sand is washing from…
When my son fell out of his tree, an angel just happened to be driving by. Without hesitation, he stopped his truck to run over and hold my son’s head in line. Within seconds (it seemed to me) the whole EMT crew was strapping my son expertly onto a board. Everyone was calm, even friendly…
We have been coming to the San Juan Islands for the past 15 years and have never had any problems until this year. While staying in the marina on my dad’s boat my 6 year old son had an asthma attack and I had to call 911. Not once, but twice. Due to the excellent…
Due to the restrictions on meetings, San Juan EMS is not currently holding in-person classes for new or renewing CPR & First Aid certifications. Instead, you can go to…
This course is designed specifically for Healthcare Providers and teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and relief of choking.
John died unexpectedly. Monday, December 11, 2006. He was 62. John had been with San Juan Island EMS since 1992 as an EMT. He was EMT of the Year in 1994 and received the Chief’s Award in 2004, along with his wife Lainey.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the perfect course for those who enjoy various outdoor exploits like hiking, kayaking, traveling into remote areas, or live on outer islands. Great for first-timers.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the perfect course for those who enjoy extended and remote hiking, guiding, counseling, kayaking, traveling in remote areas, or live on outer islands.
The curriculum for the WEMT expands the scope of practice for most EMT’s. The material is presented at a higher level and includes the adaptation of ambulance and advanced equipment for use in remote environments. Emphasis is also placed on rapid assessment and evacuation skills.
Wilderness EMT Refresher is a 16 hour re-certification course. Course locations vary throughout the San Juan Islands, each utilizing a combination of classroom time and trips throughout the island wilderness to put your knowledge into an experiential “classroom” on the trail.
I’ve worked for the Town of Friday Harbor in the finance office for over five years and love my job. I have tons of interaction with the public and work with a great crew. I volunteer with the Town Fire Department along with my husband; and when we aren’t volunteering or working- we love to golf and read. It is very exciting to be working our EMS crew and Hospital staff. It’s a wonderful opportunity and I’m look forward to the challenge of learning.
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