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Epinephrine for Emergency Allergic Reactions
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…
San Juan County Council Proclaims EMS Week
“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…
Coast Guard Training
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…
File of Life
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…
Island Air Receives 5 Star Safety Award
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!
Free Taxi to Island Hospital
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,…
EMS Awards Banquet
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…
Happy New Year!
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…
Christmas Coronary Conundrum
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…
Happy Thanksgiving
From our EMS Family to yours… Have a happy, safe, and family filled Thanksgiving!
Water Ambulance in Service
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.”…
First in Patient Satisfaction
San Juan Island EMS (SJIEMS) has garnered a very special distinction. For over a year, SJIEMS has been the #1 agency for patient satisfaction as ranked in a national patient satisfaction survey from the EMS Survey Team. On this last quarterly report, SJIEMS was ranked #1 in EVERY area on the survey except for one!…