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Karl Kuetzing has been a resident of Friday Harbor for 10 years and became an EMT in 2012. A transplant from the Midwest, Karl has been a Washingtonian for the last 25 years living on both the west and east sides of the state. Karl obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Cornell College in Environmental…

Each year, approximately 300,000 persons in the United States experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) or sudden death with an average of only 7.8% surviving to be discharged from the hospital. But here in Washington State and San Juan County, the story is very different.

National 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.” Please join us in thanking our first responders this week for the job they do.

Saturday, May 10, 2014 Harbor Ridge 595 Roche Harbor Road 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Blood Pressure/pulse checks * EKG * Hematocrit * Blood sugar check * Bicycle helmets * Child Car seat appointments * Nutrition consultation * Interpreters * Breast feeding Info * Plus More! A collaboration of San Juan Island EMS       Peace…

The return of warmer temperatures brings the opportunity for freedom, relaxation, exploration, and being closer to nature. Whether you’re relaxing in the backyard, turning up your garden, hitting the pool, or exploring the great outdoors, here are some ways to help keep you and your family healthy this spring and summer.   Click HERE for…

Dear San Juan County Public Hospital District Residents, We appreciate recent comments regarding the levy failure, and your support of our EMS system.   We did not provide timely or sufficient information.  Prior to any future levy ballot we will provide more of both, and will listen carefully to your suggestions. The EMS levy, while collected…

Helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft?  Island Air Ambulance or Airlift Northwest?  Much has been written in the last six months about the differences between the two air medical transport services. The bottom line: Both companies provide safe, effective and essential air transport service.  San Juan County residents benefit from having both complementary services available. When a…

San Juan Island EMS and Medevac’s Island Air Ambulance is proud to introduce our newest member. Trish Fenstermacher, MSN, ACNP, RN, CFRN, CEN joins the Island Air Ambulance team as both Flight Nurse Practitioner as well as Critical Care Education Officer.  She holds a Masters in Nursing with certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. …

On January 11, 2014 San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac held their annual Awards Banquet at the San Juan Island Yacht Club.    The agency celebrated an historic year of community service including: Becoming CAMTS Critical Care Accredited at the ground and fixed wing levels Becoming members of AAMMP , allowing MedEvac Members the ability…

UPDATED: 2014 EMS Permanent Levy Information Sheet San Juan Island EMS (SJIEMS) is a service of the San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1, and provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and medical transportation for residents of, and visitors to, San Juan Island, the Town of Friday Harbor, and residents of Brown, Pearl, Henry, Speiden,…

Did you know that an estimated 8 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly? Join us for a comprehensive look at car seat safety. Receive basic instruction and awareness about car seats, information about WA state law, best practice and answers to frequently asked questions. Car Seat Safety Awareness Class Sunday February 16, 2014…

UPDATED: Click here for some answers to some of the questions being asked about the Medevac Membership.