EMSmuseum Articles

History of the Chicago Fire Department Emergency Ambulance Service

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:09:27 UTC

This article provides a historical overview of the Chicago Fire Department's development of its original emergency ambulance service that transgressed into a modern EMS system of today.

History of the Memphis Fire Department Emergency Unit Service

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:28:57 UTC

This article described the origin of the City of Memphis Fire Department's Emergency Unit (EU) Program and how it has evolved over the decades to one of our Nation's premier services.

Death in a Ditch

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:10:38 UTC

With spring the population of Minocqua each year increases (ram 2,000 to 30,000 as this town on Highway 51 metamorphoses into a resort area. As the population soars so also does the number of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles and motorbikes which tear over the highways and byways of the vast wooded playground which is northern Wisconsin. "Death in a ditch," observes J. D. Farrington, orthopedic surgeon at Lakeland Memorial Hospital, Woodruff, Wisconsin, is an immediate probability 24 hours a day, the year around, IS Ice, snow and wind make transportation hazardous. To cope, Minocqua and environs used a privately-owned hearse as its ambulance. Otherwise, the town had no equipment with which it could rescue the injured. Worse still, individuals who attended the injured were only sporadically trained. Appalled, Dr. Farrington, who has been in practice in Minocqua since 1966, set about rectifying this hair-whitening situation by enlisting the help of his fellow townsmen and instructing them in rescue techniques. Dr. Farrington is experienced as he and Sam W. Banks, of the Chicago Committee on Trauma, in association with the Chicago Fire Academy five years ago established a course, probably the first of its kind, to train those first to see the injured how to give them initial care. "What Dr. Farrington is doing in Minocqua should be done in every community in the United States," Dr. Banks says, "regardless of how small or how large. It is the responsibility of the medical profession to give such courses on a local and continuing basis."

Planning and Developing a Prehospital MICU-Beekman Downtown Hospital- NYC

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 07:56:12 UTC

The purpose of this article is to suggest a model for the design of an urban prehospital care delivery system taking into account the costs involved, the approach to establishing and maintaining new programs, and the question of the general distribution of resources in terms of the medical commons.

DAYS BEHIND THE GONG RECALLED BY EX-AMBULANCE SURGEON OF BROOKLYN

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:34:20 UTC

24 June 1906 The writer served for nearly four months as ambulance surgeon in one of our large hospitals in Greater New York, and during that time enjoyed many interesting experiences. Occasionally in the daily press the ambulance surgeon's life is described as a hard one, weighed down by scenes of woe and violence, joyless, hopeless; until the reader has a mental picture of a haggard, lined, prematurely aged face, peering out beneath a tarnished cap, and two trembling hands mechanically performing their task until the day when their owner may join the house staff again. Well, it is hard when the surgeon crawls into bed at midnight and "Old John" presently creeps softly in and shaking him, whispers "Doctor, the Fifty-seventh precinct, in a hurry," and his roommate turns over with a derisive grin, and rolls himself luxuriously in the blankets, for he has "been there." Hard the life is, and strenuous, yet I never spent happier days than when I rode behind "Babe," the big bay horse.

CPR- Drs. Kouwenhoven, Jude and Knickerbocker

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:24:51 UTC

The story of how Defibrillation and CPR were invented at Johns Hopkins Medical Center

Pantridge/IPCO Defibrillator

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:16:10 UTC

Professor Pantridge of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast produced the first portable defibrillator in 1965.

Professor Frank Pantridge

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:16:10 UTC

Professor Pantridge of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast produced the first portable defibrillator in 1965.

Dr. Max Harry Weill

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:16:10 UTC

DR. MAX H. WEIL , PIONEER IN CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, DEAD AT 84 Max Harry Weil developed those beeping machines to monitor heart rates and other modern practices in critical-care units, transforming the treatment of stroke and heart-attack patients. Dr. Weil, died of prostate cancer on July 29 at his home in Rancho Mirage Ca. Dr Weil, opened one of the nation's first intensive-care units, and developed the crash cart of emergency-room supplies, computerized vital-statistics monitors and the "stat" laboratory for quick diagnostics.

Annie...Annie.. Are You OK? Resusci Anne

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:54:06 UTC

Evolution of Resusci Anne

Portland Oregon Paramedic Program / Leonard Rose, MD

399753 — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:03:39 UTC

A brief introduction to the pioneer history role of Leonard Rose, MD in helping to develop Portland's early paramedic program.

J. Michael Criley, MD

399753 — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:57:03 UTC

The pioneer historic accomplishments of J. Michael Criley is introduced in regards to his role in training the first Los Angeles County and City fireman.

1967: City of Miami Fire Department Paramedic Program

399753 — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:37:12 UTC

A brief introduction of the first fire-based paramedic program in America.

1969-Los Angeles Area Paramedic Programs

399753 — Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:51:11 UTC

This provides a brief overvire of the historic development of paramedic programs within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.

1969-Seattle "Medic 1" Paramedic Program

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:51:51 UTC

A brief introduction of the history of Seattle's "Medic 1" Paramedic Program in the late 60's and early 70's.

Julian Stanley Wise and the Roanoake Lifesaving and First Aid Crew

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:10:58 UTC

On May 28, 1928, Wise and nine coworkers at the Norfolk and Western Railway organized the world's first volunteer rescue squad, The Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew.

To The Rescue Museum

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:10:58 UTC

On May 28, 1928, Wise and nine coworkers at the Norfolk and Western Railway organized the world's first volunteer rescue squad, The Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew. The Julian Stanley Wise Foundation formed in 1988 to chronicle the history of the volunteer rescue squad movement and emergency medical. On June 8, 1991, The Julian Stanley Wise Foundation opened the To The Rescue Museum in Roanoke

Ambulance Station Log

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:05:34 UTC

Page from a typical station or service bound logbook that recorded activity and billing information.

Breath O' Life Oxygen Sphere

Fri, 20 May 2011 01:28:46 UTC

Breath O' Life Oxygen Sphere These units were designed more for placement in industrial settings, public places that maintained a First-Aid Station, or aircraft, but were sometimes found on emergency units that were unable to “fund“ more sophisticated oxygen delivery systems, or fire/rescue units that were either not trained in oxygen therapy, or did not respond to medical emergencies on ...

International Harvester Travelall Ambulance / Springfield Equipment Ad

Fri, 20 May 2011 01:20:08 UTC

International Harvester Travelall 1966

Johnson Radios

Fri, 20 May 2011 01:05:08 UTC

Johnson 546 Low Band Portable This radio was introduced in the early to mid 1970’s and operated in the 30-50Mhz range. These units provided either 1.5 or 5 watts transmit power and 1-4 channels. Low-Band was often popular due to having extended range without having to use a repeater. Johnson 588 UHF Radio Introduced in the late 1970’s, offered 2 channels and a “compact” size ...

Motorola Base Station with Encoder

Fri, 20 May 2011 01:02:03 UTC

1970 Motorola Base Station This unit came into use in the early 1970’s and was normally found in hospitals and dispatch centers. It would be “tied” into the transmitter that was usually in another location, often miles away by use of telephone lines. Each base station would have it’s own (usually 3 digit) access number that when activated, would set off a tone at that base station ...

Motorola Motrac Base Station

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:58:19 UTC

Motorola Motrac Base Station The Motorola MOTRAC base station was one of the most widely used base stations of the 1950’s and 1960’s (and well into the 70’s). This unit was a “tube” unit (before the age of transistors) and weighed around 30 pounds. Very popular with all public service agencies due to it’s reliability.

Motorola Mocom10 Base Station

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:58:19 UTC

Motorola Mocom Base Station The Motorola MOCOM 10 Low-Band Base Station was one of Motorola’s “first” transistorized base stations, and a popular unit for smaller services on a budget. Often used as the base station for EMS when EMS was dispatched by another agency such as a law enforcement agency that employed a “full time” dispatcher. Also used as a hospital base station ...

Ambu Bag and Foot Suction

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:38:05 UTC

Ambu Bag and Foot Suction The Ambu Resuscitation kit was introduced in the late 1960’s and (at the time) offered everything you would need for resuscitation. It included the Ambu Bag (BVM) and a foot operated portable suction unit. This pictures shows one of the early Ambu bags that was foam filled and as the bag got older, or was used a lot, it was found that the foam would deteriorate and be ...

Origins of the Nickname "BUS" in New York City EMS

Thu, 5 May 2011 07:49:53 UTC

The term "Bus" is part of New York City ambulance heritage, not something dishonorable to be vanquished.

A Brief Look at the Beginnings of Rico Suction Labs, Inc.

Thu, 5 May 2011 07:22:39 UTC

What do furniture polish, embalming fluids and medical aspirators have in common?

Gordon K. Allen & Modular Ambulance Corporation

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:20:57 UTC

This article looks back at the great historic contributions of Gordon K. Allen and the later Modular Ambulance Corporation to the ambulance manufacturing industry and its effets on improving the quality of EMS delivery in both Texas and the United states.

National Ambulance Builders (NAB)

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:12:56 UTC

This article examines the historic contributions of National Ambulance Builders and its founder Idus Willis to the era of ambulance manufacturing and service in both Florida and the U.S..

Luther Fortson, MD

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:59:27 UTC

Dr. Luther Fortson was another pioneering EMS physician who founded one of America's first paramedic programs in Marietta, Georgia which was 20 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.

1967-Metro Ambulance Service (Atlanta, Georgia)

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:12:12 UTC

The history of Metro Ambulance Service of Atlanta, Georgia and one of the Nation's first EMS paramedic programs.

Motor City Minute Men- Professional Car Society- Detroit

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:13:53 UTC

First edition of the Motor City Minute Men, featuring a number of early ambulance stories

Berg Resuscitation Apparatus

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:04:32 UTC

The Berg Resuscitation Apparatus was developed during the 80's by Kent Berg of Greenville County SC EMS. Faced with situations where only a 2 man team was available to run an arrest, the device allows one paramedic to perform CPR on an intubated patient without having to change positions. The device accepts a demand valve into its body, and has a remote trigger in the hands of the medic doing chest ...

Emerson Resuscitator Utility Model 1960

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:41:48 UTC

Donated to the museum by Kent Berg in 2011 Restored Utility Model by J. Pozark

Modulance

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:18:26 UTC

Modular Ambulance Corporation (MAC) was one of the early builders of the Type 1 modular body concept and trademarked the name "Modulance." One of these early models appeared in the 1972 debut NBC Television program "EMERGENCY! in later episodes. What few documents that still exist show that MAC was located on Great Southwest Parkway in Grand Prairie, Texas. Documents that document the ...

1915 - Resuscitation from Electric Shock, Traumatic Shock, Drowning, and Asphyxiation from Any Cause

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:04:35 UTC

Lungmotor Resuscitator

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:53:24 UTC

Federal Sign and Signal Interceptor Siren

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:42:05 UTC

The Federal 15 Director and 20 Interceptor were manufactured from 1962 thru 1966, and featured a simulated mechanical siren sound. The 20A began production in 1967, with a more synthesized/electronic siren tone' For additional information information: Federal SignalProfessional Car.org- Sirens

Dyna Med / Emergency Product News

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:46:18 UTC

Dyna Med was one of the first "full service" ambulance equipment suppliers. Founded by Glen Hare, inventor of the Hare Traction Splint, the company expanded, publishing one of the first EMS directed magazines- Emergency Product News. This later was shortened to EMERGENCY, and published from the early 70's to the mid 90's.Dyna Med further expanded its unique EMS manufacturing offerings with ...

Fedral Beacon Ray

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 07:59:01 UTC

The Federal Beacon Ray series of lights was a significant improvement over previous emergency vehicle lighting, providing true 360 degree coverage. The design is the basis of almost all emergency vehicle lights designed between the early 50's and the introduction of LED lighting in the early 2000's. The Beacon Ray Model 17 was the most popular, with 2 rotating bulbs. The Model 174 seen below was a 4 ...

Kiss of Life Emergency Resuscitator and Oxygen

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 07:50:36 UTC

Kreiselman Resuscitator

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 07:00:55 UTC

An early Bag Valve Mask Resuscitator

EMERGENCY RESCUE, INC.- Dekalb County Ga.

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:35:17 UTC

In 1969 Emergency Rescue, Inc. (ERI) was formed as a volunteer ambulance squad to serve the growing central south portion of Dekalb County, Georgia.

Gerstenslager Ambulance conversions

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 07:23:56 UTC

1929 - NYC- Consolidated Gas Company - Pulmotor Resuscitation Unit / NYPD Pulmotor Training

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 01:46:52 UTC

With the widespresd use of early gas, and then elecric power, came the new life hazards of gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, and electrocution. In an effort to respond to these emergencies, Consolidaed Gas began staffing emergency response units with the Pulmotor Resuscitator.

CPR Plus Meter

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 01:00:56 UTC

CPR Plus meter. It was placed on the sternum of a patient in cardiac arrest and CPR was applied through the meter. The case for the meter has a metronome beeper to help keep rhythm during CPR.

E & J Lytport Resuscitator

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:42:34 UTC

E & J Resuscitator. this resuscitator has an O2 powered suction unit and 3 different mask sizes.

Defibrillator: AO Pulsar 4

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:13:05 UTC

American Optical Pulsar 4 defibrillator. Developed in the 1960's and manufactured in 1974. The defibrillator weighs 34 lbs. The ECG monitor is removable and can be used seperate from the defib unit.

Suretech Life Support Litter

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:07:01 UTC

Self contained mechanical CPR device

Ferno / Parr Prototype Thumper Stretcher

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:47:52 UTC

Stretcher designed by Tom Parr of Parr Medical Equipment in Galloway Ohio. Tom designed this stretcher to replace the padding on the Ferno Model 30 ambulance cot. It has a small rail on each side of where the patient's chest would be that would support a Michigan Instruments Thumper. The stretcher could also be folded into a stair chair.

New York City EMS / FDNY Special event vehicles- Star, Cushman, Gator

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:30:25 UTC

Beach patrol and special event access provides unique challenges in New York City, where gatherings can produce crowds not experienced in most other cities. To address thses challenges, special EMS vehicles were utilized.

Early FDNY Ambulance "New Hospital on Wheels"

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:08:54 UTC

BRINGS FIRST AID TO MEN WHO FIGHT NEW YORK'S FIRES FIVE-ALARM FIRE! Thirty-five engines and trucks racing through the streets before dawn. Three hundred crack smoke eaters battling a block-square conflagration. That was the scene, a few weeks ago, when 3,000,000 feet of lumber in a big Brooklyn, N.Y., yard turned into billowing clouds of smoke and darting streamers of flame.

Brook Life Saving Airway

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:40:20 UTC

The Brook Airway is an early mouth to "mask" airway produced in Canada and popular in the United Kingdoim

Cox Medical Center MCCU- Springfield Missouri

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:08:56 UTC

1971 Cox Medical Center became one of the first hospitals in the nation with a Mobile Coronary Care Unit. This specially equipped ambulance was dispatched to provide immediate care to people in coronary distress.

Hope Resuscitator- BVM

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:18:54 UTC

The Hope Resuscitator / BVM was popular in the early 70's. The unit was reliable, easy to use and clean, with high quality masks.

Accidental Death and Disability:The Neglected Disease of Modern Society

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:20:32 UTC

Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society Read the original 1966 publication that spurred tremendous change in the nations Emergency Medical Services Entire report may be read online, or purchased

Pulsar 3000 Defibrillator

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:42:46 UTC

American Optical Pulsar 3000 Monitor/Defibrillator- 1973

1736: Charity Hospital Ambulance Service, New Orleans

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:05:40 UTC

Charity Hospital was first called the L'Hôpital des Pauvres de la Charité which in French denoted "Hospital for the Poor." The first facility was built on Bienville St. at Chartres Street in the French Quarter in 1736.

1995: LifePak 11

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:37:03 UTC

The LifePak 11 was the next generation of improved Prehospital Monitor/Defibrillators/External Pacemaker, introduced in 1995. It was the first Physio Control model to offer 12 Lead EKG capability. With this model, they again designed the monitor and defibrillator modules to allow separatetion.

1991: Lifepak 300 Automatic External Defibrillator

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:10:23 UTC

The Physio Control Lifepak 300 was first introduced in 1991. It was among the earliest AED units on the market. Unlike todays AED's which record events on a data chip for later download, theis early model recorded on a tape cassette or could print events in real time or as a Code Summary.

1994: Defibrillator: LifePak 10

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:01:01 UTC

Physio Control LifePak 10- Introduced in 1989 and produced until 1999, the LP 10 featured extra battery capacity, external pacing and code summery. This unit weighed 17 lbs.Improvements over the early LifePack 5 included redesigned paddles with integral Joule setting knob and finger guards for added user safety; improved screen, digital status and setting screen, easier to use touch button controls ...

Early Thumper Ad- Michigan Instruments

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 06:23:09 UTC

1977: Stratus Ambulance

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 06:09:11 UTC

Terry Spurr, MBE

Sat, 1 May 2010 03:45:14 UTC

London Ambulance Service (LAS) museum curator Terry Spurr MBE has finally retired from the LAS aftermore than 43 years service. Here's how it all started.

Enloe Hospital and the Log Ambulance

Sat, 1 May 2010 03:45:14 UTC

The Enloe Hospital opened in 1917, serving Chico California and its logging industry. To meet the unique need to transport sick and injured lumberjacks off the mountain, Dr. Enloe created a log ambulance that could travel down the timber flume into town.

Women went to War

Sat, 1 May 2010 03:45:14 UTC

WOMEN STEPPED UP WHEN CITRUS HEIGHTS FIREFIGHTERS WENT TO WAR

The History of Fort Worth EMS

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:37:59 UTC

The late George L. Gause created the first funeral home and ambulance service in the frontier town of Fort Worth in 1879. The Ray Crowder Ambulance Service then became the primary public dispatched EMS service in the late 60's and early 70's. Turner Ambulance Services also served the city during the 70's and changed to Regional EMS in the 80's. Daniel EMS was also another city contracted ambulance service provider prior to 1986. Through a number of mergers and acquisitions of funeral home ambulance services, Med Star EMS emerged to serve the Fort Worth region.

1909 Electric Ambulance- The Lying In Hospital, New York City

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:26:28 UTC

1909 Electric Ambulance

A Death of Historical Significance- The closing of Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City marks the end of an era

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:23:40 UTC

Anyone will tell you that St. Vincent's Hospital has always been there. Saint Vincent's rose up from the ground in Greenwich Village at the beginning of time and maintained its mission throughout the ages. Through tragedy after tragedy, historical holocaust and epidemic, Saint Vincent's persevered and led New York City through many dark times. Now it appears that no one is there to save her.

New York City Citizens Defense Ambulance

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 01:45:58 UTC

No information accompanied photo, which is believed to have been part of the Civil Defense Program in New York City following WW II.

1975: Cadillac

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:41:05 UTC

1975 Cadillac High Top Photo/Fred Swihart Photo/Fred Swihart

Resuscitation: Stephenson Resuscitators

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:43:45 UTC

STEPHENSON RESUSCITATORS 1960 Photo/Fred Swihart Stephenson Scout Donated to Museum by Kent Berg, 2011 Photo J Pozark

Ambulance Cots: Yesterday to Today

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:26:54 UTC

The product evolution of the present state of the art ambulance cot is a history of emergency patient care and continuing concern with the comfort of the patient, the physical demands on the provider and the safety of both. Demand for emergency patient handling equipment is directly related to the standard of living of the country. As a country becomes more prosperous it is more health conscious and caring, taking better care of its people.

2009: This Is For Us/ FDNY*EMS

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 20:14:57 UTC

A photo slideshow of FDNY*EMS Personnel

1908: White Steamer Ambulance

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:59:15 UTC

Ad for White Steamer Ambulance, featuring photo from Kings County Hospital- Brooklyn N.Y.

Eugene Nagel, MD

398001 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:26:31 UTC

At a 1964 meeting of the International Rescue and First Aid Association, Dr. Eugene Nagel met some rescue officers who told him that despite their good CPR, all their patients kept dying. Mobile intensive coronary care units combining CPR, resuscitative drugs and early defibrillation were being tried in a few American cities, but the systems were requiring that doctors be aboard the vehicles. Nagel thought a disease-specific vehicle carrying a physician was not reasonable and wanted to find a more practical way to bring these lifesaving treatments to the field. He proposed to Miami-Dade fire officials to link a mobile intensive care vehicle to hospital-based medical command and control with radio voice telemetry

R. Adams Cowley, MD

397999 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:23:32 UTC

Cowley was a pioneer in the field of open-heart surgery in the U.S., performing operations before the heart-lung machine was widely used. Despite his expertise and the success of the operations, patients were still dying from shock, not always immediately but sometimes within days or weeks. Cowley referred to shock as "a momentary pause in the act of death," a process that, once set in motion, was irreversible. Developing the concept of the "golden hour," Cowley recognized that if you could get a trauma victim to the appropriate care before that point, the patient was more likely to survive

Karl William Edmark, MD

397997 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:18:29 UTC

Karl William Edmark, MD, was a cardiovascular surgeon and lifelong inventor who was committed to improving outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. His best-known contribution was to defibrillation science. In the early to mid 1950s, defibrillators used alternating current (AC), which was unreliable and used a high-voltage wave form. Edmark developed a defibrillator that utilized direct current (DC), which provided lower-energy shocks with less trauma to patients and was more reliable and effective in terminating ventricular fibrillation. Edmark's invention, known as the Edmark Pulse Defibrillator, was first used to save the life of a 12-year-old girl in Seattle in 1961.

Israeli government denounces 'pirate' ambulance crews

397856 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:03:34 UTC

By David Harris The Xinhua General News ServiceJERUSALEM — Israel's national ambulance service Magen David Adom (MDA) is accusing "pirate" ambulance crews of stealing its potential patients in order to make a fast buck.In at least one case, a crew posing as paramedics clearly had no medical knowledge, according to MDA. Police investigation is reportedly already underway.Allegations of ...

1949: The First Fifty Years of Ferno

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:46:07 UTC

Ferno's history of innovation continued with the First All Level ambulance stretcher adjusting to eight different levels.

1955: Richard H. Ferneau- Stretcher Pioneer

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:11:14 UTC

Richard Ferneau, a pioneer in the design of early ambulance stretchers still in use today, passed away September 9,2009.

Mr. Ferno partnered with Elroy Bourgraf to form the Ferno Manufacturing Company, which later acquired the Washington Mortuary Company, becoming Ferno-Washington

1973: Sheldon Jacobson M.D.

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:22:14 UTC

Dr. Sheldon Jacobson, Father of the New York City EMS Paramedic Program

1970: Houston Emergency Ambulance Service

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:45:22 UTC

1970: The City of Houston Emergency Ambulance Service

1972: Collins 1st Type-II "Crusader" Ambulance

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:48:38 UTC

1970's Collins "Crusader" Type-II Van Ambulance

1985: Harold Browning

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 13:25:16 UTC

Harold Browning

1985: Danny Nelson, EMT-P

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:46:57 UTC

Danny Nelson, EMT-P

2008: Neill S. Oster, MD

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:11:37 UTC

Neill S. Oster, MD

1928: Americas First Volunteer Rescue Squad

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:36:39 UTC

Julian Wise, Roanoake Life Saving and First Aid Crew- Americas first volunteer rescue squad

1962: "Model Ambulance Ordinance"

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:58:22 UTC

1962: "Model Ambulance Ordinance"

1967: Origin of the "Star of Life"

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:13:22 UTC

The Origin of the "Star of Life"

1946 Rescue Bus

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:15:07 UTC

1946 Rescue Bus

1951: J.D. “Deke” Farrington, MD

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:11:57 UTC

J.D. "Deke" Farrington, MD

1950: New Orleans Police EMS

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:22:10 UTC

New Orleans Police EMS

1968: Ralph Feichter, MD

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:49:13 UTC

Ralph Feichter, MD

1968: C. Mark Vasu, MD

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:22:22 UTC

C. Mark Vasu, MD

1971: ACT Foundation

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:53:53 UTC

ACT Foundation, Inc.

1970: Mary Beth Michos, RN

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:58:22 UTC

Mary Beth Michos, RN

1971: Acadian Ambulance Service Inc. (AASI)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:34:26 UTC

Acadian Ambulance Service Inc. (AASI)

1970: Robert E. Motley

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:26:42 UTC

Robert E. Motley

1975: PARAMEDICS International Magazine

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:04:55 UTC

PARAMEDICS International Magazine

1964: Roger White, MD

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:17:31 UTC

Roger White, MD

1968: Richard Crampon, MD

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:50:58 UTC

Richard Crampton, MD

1971: Jim Page, JD

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:47:10 UTC

Jim Page, JD (1936-2004)

1950: Peter Safar, MD

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:37:50 UTC

Peter Safar, MD (1923-2003)

1970: David Boyd, MD

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:02:27 UTC

David Boyd, MD

1968: William Grace, MD

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:50:42 UTC

William Grace, MD

1970: Rocco Morando

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:28:40 UTC

Rocco Morando

1971: Norman McSwain, MD

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:21:01 UTC

Norman McSwain, MD

1967: Leonard Cobb, MD

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:10:53 UTC

Leonard Cobb, MD

1955: Karl William Edmark, MD

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:50:28 UTC

Karl William Edmark, MD

2008: Last Surviving Horsedrawn Bellevue Ambulance

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:46:42 UTC

The last surviving horsedrawn Bellevue Ambulance

1869: Bellevue's Tumultuous Past

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 06:09:36 UTC

A history of Bellevue Hospital Ambulance, New York City

1869: Bellevue Hospital, NYC

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 06:09:36 UTC

Bellevue Hospital Ambulance, New York City

1960: R. Adams Cowley, MD

Sat, 31 May 2008 22:57:09 UTC

R. Adams Cowley, MD (1917-1991) Dr. Cowley was a pioneer in the field of open-heart surgery in the U.S., performing operations before the heart-lung machine was widely used. Despite his expertise and the success of the operations, patients were still dying from shock, not always immediately but sometimes within days or weeks. Cowley referred to shock as "a momentary pause in the act ...

1964: Eugene Nagel, MD

Sat, 31 May 2008 22:41:36 UTC

Eugene Nagel, MD

1976: Nancy Caroline, MD

Sat, 31 May 2008 21:40:21 UTC

Dr. Nancy Caroline

1972: Oldsmobile 48" Cotner-Bevington 48" Ambulance

Thu, 1 May 2008 21:26:13 UTC

1972 Oldsmobile 48" Cotner-Bevington

1960: Buick Flxible Ambulance

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:37:54 UTC

1960 Buick Flxible Premier Ambulance

1897: Dr Emily Dunning Barringer,First Female Ambulance Surgeon

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:43:36 UTC

Dr. Emily Dunning Barringer was the first woman admitted to a hospital internship program and the first female Ambulance Surgeon in New Yok City.

Boston EMS Ambulance

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:17:35 UTC

Boston EMS Ambulance

2004: Mobile Intensive Care Unit

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:45:55 UTC

Early 2000's Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

1970's: BVM Puritan Manual Resuscitator

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:37:31 UTC

1970's era Bag/valve/Mask (BVM)

1970's: Vintage MCCU Ambulance

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:22:24 UTC

Vintage Mobile Coronary Care Unit (MCCU)

1940-1950's: E & J Resuscitator

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:58:12 UTC

1940 1nd 1950's E&J Resuscitator

1940's: Emerson Resuscitator

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:58:12 UTC

1950's Emerson Resuscitator

1953: Emerson Resuscitator Literature

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:58:12 UTC

1953 Emerson Resuscitator Literature

1962: FDNY Emerson Model 2FNY Resuscitator

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:58:12 UTC

1962: FDNY Emerson Model 2FNY Resuscitator beig restored for a FDNY Chiefs Car Restoration

1974: Dodge/ Wayne "Care-O-Van" Ambulance

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:50:55 UTC

1970 Dodge "Care-O-Van Ambulance

1973: Dodge "Medicruiser" Ambulance

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:33:33 UTC

1973 Dodge "Medicruiser" Ambulance

1970: Prototype Modular Ambulance

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:21:56 UTC

1970 Dodge Type I Prototype Ambulance

1970: Superior Ford Van Ambulance

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:16:30 UTC

1970 Superiod Van Ambulance

1949 Model 21 Stretcher

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:03:02 UTC

1949 Ambulance Stretcher

1888: Horse Drawn Ambulance

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:53:18 UTC

1888 Horse Drawn Ambulance

1960's: Radio: Motorola Handi-Talkie VHF

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:31:29 UTC

Motorola "Handie-Talkie" VHF Portable Radio

1964: Pontiac Superior Hi-Top Ambulance

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:51:10 UTC

1964 Pontiac Superior Raised-Roof Ambulance

1969: Training: AAOS Emergency Care Textbook

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:31:40 UTC

AAOS Emergency Care "Orange Book"

1962: Hess & Eisenhardt Hi-Top Ambulance

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 02:09:04 UTC

Hess & Eisenhardt S & S Professional Car

1971: Houston Fire Department Ambulance

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 17:07:23 UTC

1971: Houston Fire Department Ambulance #1101

1969: Training: Advanced First Aid Certificate & Patch

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:59:35 UTC

Advanced First Aid Certificate & Patch

1927: Harris County Emergency Corps

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:17:21 UTC

Harris County Emergency Corps, Inc

1978: Defibrillator: Telecare IV

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:32:24 UTC

Telecare IV "Orange Lifesaver"

1970's: Jumpkit: Clamshell Style Jumpkit

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:26:06 UTC

70's Clamshell Medical Jumpkit

1960's - 1970's: Immobilization: Short Spineboard

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:19:57 UTC

Short Wooden Spineboard

1960'S - 1970's: Immobilization: Long Wooden Spineboard

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:12:35 UTC

Long Wooden Spineboard

1939: Early vintage Toolbox Medical Kit

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:04:42 UTC

Early Vintage "Toolbox" Medical Kit

1950's: Monitor: Vintage Heart Rate

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:59:00 UTC

Heart Rate Monitor

1960's: Stethescope: Cosby Electronic Dyno-Scope

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:51:48 UTC

Cosby Electronic Dyno-Scope Rescue Life-Saving Respiration and Heart Sounds Unit

1970's: Defibrillator: MRL AMB-PAK

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:44:51 UTC

MRL AMB-PAK

1971: EKG Monitor: Datascope 850

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:35:20 UTC

Datascope 850

1974: Defibrillator: LifePak 4

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:24:40 UTC

LifePak 4 Defibrillator/Scope/Printout

1950's: Resuscitation: H & H Inhalator

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:43:37 UTC

H&H Inhalator

1960's: EKG Monitor: Surtech Telemetry Mini-Monitor

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:21:53 UTC

SurTech Telemetry Mini-Monitor

1965: Splint: Air Splint Kit

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:09:12 UTC

Air Splint Kit

1910: Ambulance: Coney Island Hospital Carriage

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:23:43 UTC

Circa 1910 Coney Island Hospital Horse Drawn Carriage

1915: Instructions and Advice to Chauffers and Drivers in the Ambulance Service in the City of New York

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:17:41 UTC

Operating Guidelines to Ambulance Drivers in New York City- 1915

2001: Courage Under Fire- 9-11 Responders Show Their True Valor

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:33:14 UTC

Supplement to JEMS and FireRescue Magazines detailing the events of September 11, with personal interviews of EMS personnel who responded.

2001: EMS Operations at the World Trade Center Attack

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:25:44 UTC

Powerpoint presentation made at the Yale Disaster Medicine Conference in September 2005 on EMS Operations at the World Trade Center.

1971: Gold Cross Ambulance Service (New Orleans)

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:37:25 UTC

Gold Cross Ambulance Service of Louisiana, Inc. was a legendary EMS provider in the Greater New Orleans Area from 1971 until until the early 1980. The service started in 1971 with two new Chevrolet low-roof "Carry-All" truck vehicles which had been modified by the Modular Ambulance Corporation-Gordon K. Allen of Dallas, Texas. During that era, a local funeral home provided parish ambulance ...

2001: 9/11 - Carlos Lillo/Ambulance 485

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:28:00 UTC

FDNY*EMS Ambulance 485, assigned to Paramedics Lillo and Abril on September 11.

9/11 - FDNY/ EMS/ NYPD Radio Transmissions

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:52:59 UTC

September 11 FDNY. FDNY*EMS, and NYPD radio transmissions.

1976: Defibrillator: LifePak 5

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 22:03:36 UTC

Defibrillator: LifePak 5

1950's & 1960's: Stretcher: 2-Level Ambulance Cot

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 21:11:52 UTC

Stretcher: 2-Level Ambulance Cot

1968: Radio: Motorola HT200 VHF Portable Radio

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 20:49:57 UTC

Radio: Motorola MT 200 VHF Portable

1968: Defibrillator: LifePak 33 (Serial # 0001)

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 19:30:57 UTC

Defibrillator: Life-Pak 33

1972: Defibrillator:Physio Control LifePak 2

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 19:30:57 UTC

The Lifepak 2 was introduced in 1972 followed by the Lifepak 3 in 1973, the Lifepak 4 in 1974, and the LifePak 5, a major redesign, in 1976.

1973: Defibrillator:Physio Control LifePak 3

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 19:30:57 UTC

The Lifepak 3 was introduced in 1973 followed by the LifePak 5, a major redesign, in 1976.

2001: September 11 Memorial- FDNY*EMS EMS Academy

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:17:52 UTC

September 11 Memorial built by the instructors and students of the Bureau of Training.

2001: September 11-The Statue

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:33:28 UTC

Statue overlooking Ground Zero

2001: 9/11 NYC - Thoughts from the Scene

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 03:05:00 UTC

Handwritten Notes on 9-11

1971: Ambulance:SWAB Modular

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 02:56:34 UTC

Ambulance: Jacksonville Fire Dept. - Rescue Division - RESCUE 6

1965-1972: Defibrillator: Life-Pak 1 and Life-Pak 2

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 02:51:15 UTC

Life-Pak 1The Life-Pak 1 was manufactured by the Physio-Control Corporation in the and was designed in the 60's for in-hospital use and did not feature an EKG monitor scope. This device actually pre-dated the Life-Pak 33 Life-Pak 2The Life-Pak 2 was introduced in 1972 and featured a larger EKG scope that the Life-Pak 33. The Life-Pak 3, introduced in 1973, appeared almost identical except for the fact ...

1971: Chevy Vangard Ambulance (NAE)

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 02:43:32 UTC

Three views

1971: AAOS Practical Course Patch

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 02:20:25 UTC

American Academy of Orthaopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Advanced Training Patch

1980's: Resuscitation: Code-In-A-Can

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:29:19 UTC

This was featured as the "Artifact of the Month" for July 2007.

EMS Toys: Military2 - Geo Auperlee Collection

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 18:31:37 UTC

Military Ambulances2 - George Auperlee, PA

EMS Toys: Military1 - Geo Auperlee Collection

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 18:23:45 UTC

Military Ambulances - George Auperlee, PA

EMS Toys - Older Ambulances4 - Geo Auperlee Collection

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 16:56:37 UTC

Older Ambulances - George Auperlee, PA

EMS Toys - Older Ambulances3 - Geo Auperlee Collection

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 16:33:10 UTC

Older Ambulances from George Auperlee, PA

EMS Toys - Older Ambulances2 - Geo Auperlee Collection

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 16:00:52 UTC

George Auperlee - Older Ambulances Collection2

1990: Modern Ambulance Equipment and Technology

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:23:24 UTC

Modern Equipment and Technology

1990: Modern Ambulance Design

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:12:10 UTC

Modern ambulances and their design....

Ambulance History WWII to 1970

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:42:47 UTC

About the use of ambulances from WWII to 1970.....

1954: Air Ambulances

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:34:48 UTC

Early air ambulances....

1916: Ambulances - World War I

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:26:47 UTC

World War One ambulances.......

1900-1944: Ambulance Mass Transit

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:15:19 UTC

Early ambulance transit.....

1865-1900: First Ambulances Services

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:05:48 UTC

Who was first? USA and the World

1861: Ambulance - Early Transport

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:48:37 UTC

Early modes of transport......

Types of Ambulances

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:17:25 UTC

What kind of ambulances are there?

What Is An Ambulance?

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:04:26 UTC

An ambulance is.......

1885: Camman Binaural Stethoscope

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:59:11 UTC

Antique Binaural Stethoscope

James O. Page 1936 - 2004

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:45:17 UTC

James O. Page - The Father of the Modern Emergency Medical Services

2007 National EMS Memorial Service Honorees

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 03:25:38 UTC

2007 EMS Memorial Service Honorees: * John Buchner of City of Scranton FD Ambulance, Scranton, PA. Nov. 4, 1981. Struck by a vehicle at the scene of a call. * Larry Doughton Crouse of Alleghany Co. EMS, Sparta, N.C. Dec. 31, 2005. Cardiac arrest on duty. * Eric Collin Hanson of Marble Falls Area EMS, Marble Falls, TX. Oct. 10, 2006. Ambulance involved motor vehicle collision.* Doreen Renee Johnson ...

1999 to 2003: Bone Injection Gun (B.I.G.)

Wed, 30 May 2007 14:58:07 UTC

The BIG- Bone Injection Gun, has been used in emergencies, trauma and on the military field for more than 6 years. During those years and during the pre-market of the BIG as well, many articles have been written on IntraOsseous (IO) in general and on the BIG device in particular....

2008: National EMS Moment of Silence

Wed, 30 May 2007 14:48:11 UTC

The National Moment of Silence is a project of the National EMS Memorial Service.....

1998: National EMS Memorial Service

Wed, 30 May 2007 14:27:59 UTC

Mission: The purpose of the National EMS Memorial Service is to remember and honor those emergency medical services personnel......

About George Auperlee and his toy collection

Tue, 22 May 2007 19:12:27 UTC

George Auperlee and his wonderful toy collection!

EMS Toys - Older Ambulances1 - Geo Auperlee Collection

Tue, 22 May 2007 19:11:00 UTC

EMS Toys - Helicopters1 - Geo. Auperlee Collection

Tue, 22 May 2007 18:08:42 UTC

Jerry Johnston NAEMT President_2006-2008

Tue, 22 May 2007 02:16:30 UTC

The Iowa EMS Association’s Board of Directors honored Jerry Johnston, President of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) with the Spirit of Leadership award during their annual conference November 2006. Jerry Johnston's desire for a career in EMS began in a Burlington, Iowa, ambulance service owned and operated by his father, Ernest Johnston, during the 1960’s and 70’s ...

EMT Journal - NAEMT 1977

Mon, 21 May 2007 06:47:56 UTC

The NAEMT's EMT Journal made its debut in March 1977. By its very publication, this journal marked a seminal event in the history of modern EMS, offering academic challenge to all readers. Published four times a year, it became self-supporting in September of 1978, under the guidance of Norman McSwain, Jr., MD. Covers of the first three volumes. . Cover of the very first EMT Journal is seen here Click ...

1972: 1st Premier Issue of EMS Magazine

Mon, 21 May 2007 01:45:46 UTC

1972: Historic First Issue of Emergency Medical Services Magazine

1973:Concept Ambulance

Sun, 20 May 2007 23:04:33 UTC

Matthew Sherburne, at the age of 10 years old, sent this drawing into the President of NAMSA in 1973. This was his "concept" of what a new Mercury Ambulance should look like... We like to imagine that Matthew is still out there contributing to EMS!

NY Writers - Post and Steffensen

Sun, 20 May 2007 20:39:20 UTC

Omaha Orange: A Popular History of EMS In America ISBN 0763721387Carl J. Post, Ph.D, EMT (Ret) Widely considered for many years to be the definitive work on the history of EMS in its time, this work by Carl Post stands on its own merit. An excerpt from the Foreword: " During the period between 1964 and 1990, EMS was created, brought to life, raised to the level of a national movement, left to wither ...

1910: Iowa Methodist Hospital Invalids Car

Sun, 20 May 2007 20:01:56 UTC

One of the first ambulances in Des Moines, Iowa at Iowa Methodist Hospital. From the early 1910's, it was called the "Invalids Car" and was staffed by a nurse and a resident from the hospital. Courtesy CoxHealth - St. Lester's, Iowa

Introduction to EMS Individuals Killed at WTC

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:45:41 UTC

All EMS killed in the line of duty deserve special pages, but due in part to the initial lack of coverage about these special folks, I felt these individuals who gave their lives at the WTC disaster deserved special remembrance pages. WTC ambulance at the towersThose listed here are the EMS personnel killed on that day that I know of; there may be others.Valerie DeFrance, original site pages from EMS ...

2001: Yamel Merino, EMT-P Metrocare/Montefiore Medical Center

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:38:24 UTC

Yamel Jager Merino Yamel Jager Merino, EMT-P age 24 Yonkers, N.Y. MetroCare Ambulance "I would just like to say that Yamel Merino was one of the best people in the world. She was beautiful inside and out she had a beautiful voice and a beautiful soul. She will live on in our memories... she will never be forgotten. I know that there are a lot of people that have great things to say about Yamel and ...

Carlos Lillo,EMT-P FDNY

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:30:18 UTC

Carlos Lillo Carlos Lillo, EMT-P NYFD age 37 Cicilia Lillo, of North Babylon, said that when she first met the man who would become her husband, he would barely give her the time of day. Now she knows for certain that Carlos Lillo would give his life for her. Because he did. Ginny Quinn, of Bayside, was a single mom when she met the man who would complete her family. Now, she is trying to tell their ...

Ricardo Quinn,EMT-P FDNY

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:30:00 UTC

Ricardo Quinn Ricardo Quinn , EMT-P age 40 Bayside, N.Y. NYFD Quinn was partners with Lillo Jones Beach may not be the center of the universe, but it was the heart of Virginia and Ricardo Quinn's all-too-brief life together. They met there on a steamy, summer-in-the-city day in 1988 when he put his blanket on the sand near hers. Both were recently divorced and watching their little boys, who took to ...

2001: David P. Lemagne, EMT-P, Port Authority of NY & NJ Police

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:28:47 UTC

David Prudencio Lemagne David P. Lemagne, EMT-P, P ort Authority of NY & NJ Police age 27 From his early days as a child at age 11, David clearly knew what his mission in life was, that of helping people in need. He began in 1995 as an Explorer in Post 525 with the Union City Volunteer Ambulance Corp. In 1990, while in his sophomore year of high school, David received his EMT Certification from ...

2001: Keith Fairben,EMT-P New York Presbyterian Hospital

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:26:58 UTC

Keith Fairben Keith Fairben , EMT-P age 24 Floral Park, N.Y. New York Presbyterian Hospital and 1st Lt. of The Reliance Engine Company #2 of the Floral Park Fire Department, Nassau County As firefighters are praised and mourned for their work during the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center, Kenneth Fairben, a volunteer firefighter for 32 years, quietly and painfully says prayers for the emergency ...

2001: Mario Santoro,EMT-P New York Presbyterian Hospital

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:25:01 UTC

Mario Santoro Mario Santoro,EMT-P New York Presbyterian Hospital age 27 My brother Mario Santoro, an EMT, died while helping others at the World Trade Center...let's never forget the heroes. Maria Simon (New York, NY ) December 10, 2001 Mario L Santoro was one of the first to arrive on the scene with his partner Keith Fairbein. He worked as an EMT for the New York Presbyterian Hospital. He was the ...

Marc Sullins, Cabrini Medical Center

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:23:12 UTC

David Marc Sullins David Marc Sullins, EMT-P Glendale, NY age 31 Cabrini Hospital Medical Center Mr. Sullins and his partner took two patients to the hospital, including one who was severely injured. On their third run into the building, his partner went out to the ambulance for supplies. She ended up in a New Jersey hospital, unsure of how she got there. Sullins did not escape. Sullins has two sons ...

2001: Mark Schwartz, EMT, Hunter Ambulance

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:21:29 UTC

Mark Schwartz Mark Schwartz, EMT-P age 50 West Hempstead, N.Y. New York Presbyterian Hospital and Hunter Ambulance Asst. Vice President "Anyone who has ever worked with Mark will tell you what a Huge Heart he had. Mark loved to Help others. He was more than your boss, he was your friend. I can't even count the number of times I went into his office just to talk, sometimes to cry, he was always there ...

2001: Richard Pearlman, EMT, Forest Hills VAC

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:18:52 UTC

Richard Allen Pearlman Richard Pearlman , EMT, EMT Dispatcher age 18 Howard Beach New York Presbyterian Hospital and Hunter Ambulance Asst. Vice President Richard Pearlman, who lived in Howard Beach with his parents, was working for Cooper and Cully, a law firm, when he was asked Tuesday to run an errand at One Police Plaza. Pearlman, 18, was a volunteer medic for the Forest Hills Ambulance Corps ...

2001: Mitch Wallace, EMT, Bayside Volunteer Ambulance

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:11:40 UTC

Mitch Wallace Mitch Wallace , EMT Mineola, NY Bayside Volunteer Ambulance and NYC Court Officer age 34 Mitch was working as a Court Officer when the towers were hit. Being an EMT with the Bayside Volunteer Ambulance Corps he rushed to the aid of the injured. Last known contact with Mitch was with his father on his cell phone. Mitch told his father he couldn't talk he was real busy. Then his father ...

2001: Lt. Robert D. Cirri, Paramedic, police officer, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:05:03 UTC

Lt. Robert D. Cirri Lt. Robert D. Cirri, Paramedic police officer, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey age 39 - The day of the World Trade Center attack, Eileen Cirri received a call from her husband, Lt. Robert Cirri, a Port Authority police officer. He said he was a couple of blocks away, saw people running and was planning to help. "He told me he was safe but that he couldn't watch people ...

2001: Lt. Kevin Pfeifer, Paramedic/firefighter, New York Fire

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:02:05 UTC

Lt. Kevin Pfeifer Lt. Kevin Pfeifer , Paramedic firefighter, New York Fire age 39 To the casual acquaintance, Kevin Pfeifer had a quiet, thoughtful demeanor that seemed of a piece with all the philosophy courses he took at Marist College. His gift for abstractions, though, was far exceeded by his taste for the concrete. And adventure. He learned to fly, and logged 400 hours of flying time. He learned ...

1973: Ambulance: Superior Raised-Roof and Van

Fri, 18 May 2007 02:20:52 UTC

Superior Ambulances The Superior Ambulance was considered one of the top fleet vehicles in its' day. This model was unique in that its body was split along its length and an additional 12-18 inches of width was inserted along its midline, widening its wheelbase and creating a wider patient care area. The Type 61 was the first ambulance to meet all the specifications of the then National Ambulance Design ...

1972: Stretcher: Model 30 Ferno-Washington

Fri, 18 May 2007 02:10:28 UTC

Ferno-Washington Model 30 8-level cot, circa 1973.Ferno-Washington was in already in business for 48 years when this cot was made. The first cot many of the "dinosaurs" used in the field

1973: Stretcher: Stryker

Fri, 18 May 2007 01:38:53 UTC

This 1973 model of the Stryker Stretcher was available as a modular kit. Hospitals could order it with an aluminum "Fowler" litter, hydraulics, fifth-wheel steering, 4-wheel brakes, swinging siderails, heat and/or foot boards, restraints, and an oxygen bottle holder, among other things!

1973: MistO2Gen Transport Incubator

Fri, 18 May 2007 01:26:09 UTC

Model TI-700, circa 1973 The MistO2Gen Transport Incubator was designed for use in both box and van rigs. It ran on 12 Volt DC power and maintained a constant temperature.

1973: K-BAR-T Extrication tool

Fri, 18 May 2007 01:03:14 UTC

The K-BAR-T was manufactured in Bremerton, Washington.Advertised as an "all purpose extrication tool", that could "take the top off a car in two minutes or pry open a jammed car door in 17 seconds." The K-BAR-T was made from tempered steel, with a chisel point and was capable of extending to improve pry leverage.

1980's: Air Ambulance: Acadian Med-Flight

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:44:45 UTC

Acadian Air loading a patient. Do you know the personnel in the picture? If so, contact us!

1973: Champion Guardian Ambulance

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:24:55 UTC

Champion Guardian Ambulance, designed for "lift-off" body conversion on a 149 to 161 inch chassis. Held four littered patients and one seated patient, plus crew members in the back. It was advertised as an "Emergency Room on Wheels"

1973: Radio-Telemetry: Bournes LifeFone

Thu, 17 May 2007 22:49:58 UTC

The Bourns Model LS118 Telephone ECG System transmitted ECG signals to the hospital via the ambulances mobile phone

1970: ARC Water Safety Manuals

Wed, 16 May 2007 23:28:19 UTC

ARC Life Saving and Water Safety Student Manual 1970 (original printing 1937)ARC Swimming and Water Safety Instructor Guides 1968

National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration

Wed, 16 May 2007 19:37:31 UTC

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has a long history of accomplishment through partnership and collaboration. Our “modus operandi” has always been to bring together representatives from the EMS community, and facilitate a consensus-based process for developing our programs. Since our programs and products are used by EMS ...

1865: Military Medicine

Wed, 16 May 2007 19:13:14 UTC

"The Military Influence on Emergency Medical Services In 1865, the United States Army originated the first ambulance service in the U.S. The mission of the service was to decrease mortality rates on the battlefield. By the late 1800s, ambulance services in U.S. cities such as New York, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis began as hospital-based operations. U.S. Marine casualties returning from battle ...

1916: Triage in War

Wed, 16 May 2007 18:57:29 UTC

Triage "The word triage is of French origin, and means "to sort." Triaging, in the medical sense, refers to the sorting of casualties of war or other disaster based on the severity of injuries or medical problems in order to determine priority of need and the most appropriate site of treatment. The United States Army began the practice of triaging casualties in World War I, but the use ...

1878: Treatment to Restore Natural Breathing and Circulation

Wed, 16 May 2007 18:50:15 UTC

The Treatment to Restore Natural Breathing and Circulation - Peter Shepherd, M.B. "Surgeon Major," Army Medical Department Associate of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem Rule 1 - "To Maintain a Free Entrance of Air into the Windpipe - Cleanse the mouth and nostrils; open the mouth; draw forward the patient's tongue, and keep it forward: an elastic band over the tongue and chin will answer the purpose ...

EMS Toys - Box Rig

Wed, 16 May 2007 04:10:12 UTC

Toy Ambulance (2 views) FUNRISE Mfg. 1992

1970: Military Surplus "Throw" Kit and Restraints

Wed, 16 May 2007 03:36:09 UTC

This "throw kit" was actually used on an ambulance in New York State in the late 1970's. Purchased from military surplus after the VietNam war ended. These adustable wrist and ankle restraints were found in the above kit, along with bandaging materials, scissors, tape, and ammonia capsules. Posey Adjustable Limb Holder (J.T.Posey Co, CA) TOMAC Limb Holder (Pat# 3088479)

ACEP EMS Week Poster 1997

Wed, 16 May 2007 03:28:34 UTC

American College of Emergency Physicians EMS Week Poster 1977 "First Care, First There"

1975: Popular EMT and CPR Textbook and Workbook Collection

Wed, 16 May 2007 02:50:23 UTC

American Red Cross textbooks: CPR Handbook 1975 Obstructed Airway Manual 1974 CPR Module - Respiratory Circulatory Emergencies 1980 First Aid Book Collection: (Top Row, L to R: "How To Save A Life" Nugent 1979 "Advanced First Aid" ARC First Ed. 1973 "First Aid" ARC Fourth Edition 1957 (Bottom Row, L to R: "Disaster Handbook" Garb/Eng 1964 "Firefighters' ...

9/11 Patch Collection

Wed, 16 May 2007 01:47:36 UTC

NYC 9/11 EMT Memorial Patch NYC 9/11 Paramedic Memorial Patch FDNY Fallen Heroes 9/11 Patch 9/11 WTC Flights RIP Patch 9/11 WTC Paramedic Patch

NAEMT EMT Code of Ethics

Tue, 15 May 2007 20:38:53 UTC

*** EMT Code of Ethics ***The Emergency Medical Technician assumes responsibility for individual professional actions and judgment, both in dependent and independent emergency functions, and knows and upholds the laws which affect the practice of the Emergency Medical Technician.An Emergency Medical Technician has the responsibility to be aware of and participate in matters of legislation affecting ...

NAEMT EMT Oath

Tue, 15 May 2007 20:29:55 UTC

***** EMT Oath ***** Be it pledged as an Emergency Medical Technician, I will honor the physical and judicial laws of God and man. I will follow that regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, nor shall I suggest any such counsel. Into whatever homes I enter, I will go into them for the benefit ...

1975: NAEMT History

Tue, 15 May 2007 17:00:41 UTC

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) was founded in 1975......

1979: The Paramedics by: James O. Page

Tue, 15 May 2007 14:16:37 UTC

The Paramedics by: James O. Page

Excerpt:

Chapter One - More than a title, the world of the paramedic is recognition that traditional forms of emergency care were not adequate.....

1971: The Legacy of James O.Page

Tue, 15 May 2007 04:11:33 UTC

Reprint of JEMS tribute to Jim Page

Laerdal Heartstart Defib Trainer

Tue, 15 May 2007 04:02:09 UTC

This box was hooked up to a Heartstart Defibrillator and allowed EMS personnel to practice working "codes" (cardiac arrests) during training.

Splint: Ladder Splint

Tue, 15 May 2007 03:36:26 UTC

Ladder splints were typically wrapped with Roller Gauze for padding. They were then applied to stabilize suspected extremity fractures. Brittle and uncomfortable, they had to be removed in order to X-Ray the suspected injury. Ladder splints fell out of favor in the early 1990's when the SamSplint(R) became widely available.

1986: Life-Pak 200

Tue, 15 May 2007 03:12:49 UTC

LifePak 200, circa 1986

2003: Air Ambulance: MedFlight of Ohio

Tue, 15 May 2007 02:56:36 UTC

1980's: Radio: Motorola "CentraCom" Console

Tue, 15 May 2007 02:51:43 UTC

Centra Com Base Console

2000: Crestline Checkerboard Ambulance

Tue, 15 May 2007 02:28:18 UTC

Ambulance: Australia

Tue, 15 May 2007 02:20:54 UTC

Metropolitan Ambulance Service; Melbourne, Australia

Volvo Ambulance

Tue, 15 May 2007 02:13:28 UTC

Volvo Ambulance

Ambulance:Ford Type-III

Tue, 15 May 2007 02:05:30 UTC

1975: Michigan Instruments Thumper

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:26:37 UTC

Automated CPR

1972: Rescue: Squad 51 Replica

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:11:23 UTC

Replica of the NBC television program "Emergency."

1930: Ambulance: Cobbleskill

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:01:42 UTC

Previously "in-service" ambulance from Cobbleskill, NY

1969: Ambulance: Cadillac Deville Hi-Top

Mon, 14 May 2007 23:18:26 UTC

This is a 1969 Cadillac Deville High-Top ambulance which was manufactured by the Superior Body Company of Lima, Ohio. This style was very popular throughtout the U.S.

1816: The Stethoscope

Sat, 12 May 2007 19:13:20 UTC

The stethoscope was invented in 1816 when a young French physician named Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec was examining a young female patient. Laennec was embarrassed to place his ear to her chest ( Immediate Auscultation ), which was the method of auscultation used by physicians at that time. He remembered a trick he learned as a child that sound travels through solids and thus he rolled up 24 sheets ...

1972: Oldsmobile M&M Ambulance

Sat, 12 May 2007 02:11:53 UTC

This is a 1972 Oldsmobile raised roof ambulance which was manufactured by the Miller-Meteor Corporation.The patient compartment of this ambulance displays a Physio-Control Life-Pak 4, a Burdick EKG printout and a RICO s

507 Patch

Sat, 12 May 2007 00:14:10 UTC

Patch for the flight medic unit Charles S. Krin, DO FAAFP, was a part of in the early 80's.

Life in EMS - from those on the front lines

Fri, 11 May 2007 21:25:40 UTC

Books from people on the front lines....

1981: Richard W "Rick" Vomacka

Wed, 9 May 2007 19:04:35 UTC

Richard W. "Rick" Vomacka 1946 – 2001 (Comments from NAEMT Newsletter) Richard A. Clinchy, III, BS, Ph.D., EMT-P At this year's (2001) EMS Expo, Ray Bias of Arcadian Ambulance, was ambling down one of the aisles in the exhibit area and came to a sudden stop in front of the ACPM exhibit. Lou Jordon, Rick Vomacka, and I were standing there doing ...

2006: The Golden Hour - One Man's Perspective

Wed, 9 May 2007 18:56:07 UTC

An internet response to question about the origins of the "Golden Hour" from June 3, 2006, by one of the EMS Legends who was THERE... kpr********************************************************************************************************************* "I have answered this question a couple of times over the years........and don't mind doing it again. The Golden Hour was ...

You Want Answers.....

Wed, 9 May 2007 18:33:09 UTC

Commentary:Humour is a vital survival element in EMS. Sometimes it is delivered in the form of a cartoon or as a joke filled with gallows humour; other times it is a brilliant use of satiric alliteration stolen from some other master. Represented here is one such example, delivered by a veteran of the streets to a "newbie" questioning his methods. It appeared first on an EMS Internet discussion ...

1st EMS Week Proclamation signed by Gerald Ford in 1974

Tue, 8 May 2007 19:04:46 UTC

Frank Poliafico presents NEMSMF Secretary and Traveling Booth representative Jules Scadden with a matted print duplicate of the 1st EMS Week Proclamation signed by Gerald Ford in 1974. Frank retains the original and has pledged to donate it to the National EMS Museum Foundation when we have a building to exhibit it in. (Photo: Becky Valentine)

2005: Resuscitation: Plastic Airways-(colored)

Mon, 7 May 2007 19:39:04 UTC

Airways - Plastic, Metal Oral Screw Jaw Spreader, ChokeSaver

Mon, 7 May 2007 19:39:04 UTC

Orophyranfeal Airways; Hudson Airways with and without S_Tube; Jaw Spreader- Oral Screw; ChokeSaver, Early Disposable Laryngoscope Donated by Kent Berg

1970: Resuscitation: Plastic Airways-(70's & 80's)

Mon, 7 May 2007 19:35:30 UTC

Resuscitation: Metal Airways

Mon, 7 May 2007 19:27:44 UTC

About Dan Gilmore and his collection

Fri, 4 May 2007 06:36:31 UTC

Dan Gilmore is a 38 year old Paramedic from Kingston,Ohio. He became a volunteer EMT in 1991 and now works as a full time firefighter/paramedic at the Plain Township Fire Department in New Albany Ohio, as well as part time for the Green Township Fire Department in Kingston. I He also worked for Med Flight of Ohio as a mobile ICU medic. Antique fire apparatus has always been his hobby, but he got into ...

1986: Ford/Wheeled Coach Ambulance

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:39:08 UTC

This is a 1986 Ford/Wheeled Coach ambulance. It is privately owned by Dan Gilmore and is used to transport and display his "History of EMS" display.

Defibrillator: Becton - Dickinson Stat V

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:37:55 UTC

Defibrillator: Life-Pak 5 with Digital Recorder

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:36:28 UTC

Physio Control Life-Pak 5- with optional voice/ecg recorder. According to the Medtronics rep I spoke with, there were only about 300 to 400 of these made. They were not well recieved by paramedics at the time of the recorders introduction.

Defibrillator: Litegard 9

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:33:58 UTC

Litegaurd 9 defibrillator. Probably made in the early 1990's. Had all soft touch push button controls with no switches or knobs.

1990's: Radio: Life-Tel Cellular Telemetry Phone

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:32:31 UTC

Life-Tel Cellular Telemetry Phone

Dynamed EMS Jackets

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:30:09 UTC

Dynamed EMS smocks from the 1970's-80's

Blue DynaMed winter jacket

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:28:37 UTC

Blue Dynamed winter jacket with removable sleeves, probably from the mid 1980's

1970's: Defibrillator: MRL 450 SL

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:26:51 UTC

MRL 450 SL Defibrillator. Made in the late 1970's, this defib unit featured a removable ECG unit with it's own internal battery. The unit was encased in an aluminum outer case and weighed 34 lbs. It's defib paddles were stored in the lid.

Cardio Tack pulse monitor

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:21:44 UTC

Cardio Tack pulse monitor. made in the 1980's and used to monitor the patient's pulse rate. It had a settable alarm for high and low pulse rates.

1974: Paramedic UHF Telemetry Radio Development

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:06:59 UTC

Overview of EKG telemetry/voice radios over time. These radios made voice contact with a base station physician, and transmission of the patients EKG in real time possible. Over the next decade, as physician confidence in the paramedics ability to read EKG rhythms grew, most systems moved away from requiring real time transmission of the EKG, in favor of standing orders or a faster voice only consultation for orders.

Defibrillator: Becton Dickenson Stat V Defibrillator

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:04:47 UTC

Becton Dickenson Stat VI Defibrillator. This unit was made for B&D by Endevco in 1970 until 1973. It has a recharging cord that can be stored into the bottom of the unit. This defib unit takes about 15 seconds to charge to 400 joules. It weighs 40 lbs.

Defibrillator: Marquette 1500

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:02:48 UTC

Marquette 1500 responder. Made in the early 1990's the 1500 Responder was a semi automatic AED in that it could be used like a normal defibrillator by a paramedic with the push of a couple of buttons. The unit pictured is a more advanced unit with external pacing and 12 lead capabilities.

Immobilization: Aluminum Spine Board

Fri, 4 May 2007 04:01:11 UTC

Aluminum spine board. Made in the 1960's and 70's. Used to control the spine of a patient in the sitting position.

Resuscitation: Plastic Jaw Spreader

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:59:09 UTC

Plastic jaw spreader. Used to open clenched jaws of a patient who was having seizures. The screw was placed in the side of the patient's mouth and then turned to "screw" open the mouth to insert the oral airway that is included in the kit. There was a set of these also on our squads in kIngston, Ohio when I started in 1991, but I do not believe hey were ever used. These were probably made ...

Defibrillator: Datascope MD3A

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:56:42 UTC

Datascope MD-3A Introduced by Datascope in 1979 and produced until the late 1980's, the MD-3 won a design award in 1979 which, according to the rep from Datascope, was hand drawn on blueprints without the aid of a computer. It was the official defibrillator of the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.

Resuscitation: Reusable Ambu Bag/Valve/Mask ('80's)

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:54:49 UTC

Ambu reusable ambu bag from the 1980's

Resuscitation: Laerdal Portable Suction

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:49:57 UTC

Laerdal Suction Unit. 1970's this suction unit had it's own rechargable battery. It has a reusable (you had to clean out the patient's vomit, blood or other nastiness) tubing and collection canister. The kidney shaped clear cover was designed to be used as an emisis basin also.

EMS Jumpsuit

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:47:50 UTC

EMS jumpsuit. Worn by a paramedic from the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department in Ross County Ohio. This suit has the Ohio basic T&I vocational training patch from the 1970's on the sleeve.

Trauma Box- Plastic TV Repair type

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:46:17 UTC

1980's Trauma box. made of plastic with a clamshell opening on the top. It has a removable tray under the top.

Resuscitation: CPR "Thumper" 1004-(Michigan Instruments)

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:45:12 UTC

Michigan Instruments Thumper model 1004. The concept for the Thumper came about in 1963 and was tested on baboons. It was placed into production in 1968. This particular unit was made in 1974 and has the color coded schematic for the proper chest compression depth. The unit also is capable of giving artificial respirations and is powered by oxygen. It gives compressions and breaths in a 4:1 ratio. The ...

1970's: Resuscitation: E & J Resuscitator Lytport III

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:43:58 UTC

E & J Resuscitators

1970's: Resuscitation: E & J Resuscitator Panel Mounted Resuscitator

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:43:58 UTC

E & J Resuscitator Panel Mounted Resuscitator-1969 Photo M Peck

1950's: Resuscitation: MSA Pneolator

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:40:45 UTC

MSA Pneolator. Introduced in December 1950, it had pressure settings for infant, child and adult. It also had a oxygen powered aspirator to remove secretions from the patient's airway. The Pneolator weighed 46 lbs.

Jumpkit: DynaMed Trauma Box

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:39:11 UTC

Dynamed clamshell type trauma box. Made in the 70's and still made today, this box has an extra compartment that latches to the bottom to hold extra supplies.

1973: Resuscitation: HLR-Heart Lung Resuscitator

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:14:37 UTC

The HLR 50-90 heart/lung resuscitator was manufactured by the Brunswick Manufacturing Company and marketed by the Travenol Corporation. It was introduced in the early 70's to provide automated cardio-pulmonary resuscitation through using an oxygen supply for both resuscitation and to power the mechanics.

I'm Clear, You're Clear, The Chihuaha Is Clear

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:11:29 UTC

"I'm Clear, You're Clear, The Chihuaha Is Clear"
Chapter from Kelly's book - "Life & Death and Everything Between" (2006) By permission of Kelly Grayson.

2001: 9/11 - EMS at World Trade Center Photos

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:49:25 UTC

As happens in large, traumatic events, some photographs make the internet pass around the world at light speed, losing owner attibution along the way. That is the case with some photos contained herein. If you recognize any of these works as being your own,please contact info@nemsmf.org, and we will be happy to make attribition or take them down, whichever you prefer. Thank you.

A.J. Heightman and Randolph Mantooth

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:45:32 UTC

November, 2004

Peter Hayes, New Hampshire

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:19:52 UTC

Peter Hayes was a part of the EMS community for over 40 years before he left us. Peter did extensive teaching around the country and the world, promoting best practices for vehicle extrication. Diagnosed with cancer in mid 2006, Peter in September of that year. Photo: Peter Hayes conducting a rescue class at Barnstead Fire-Rescue, NH. It wasn't unusual for Peter Hayes, 63, to work more than 40 hours ...

1970's: Ambulance: Pontiac Ambulance

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:17:38 UTC

Scott Cravens in Front Seat of Helicopter Photo

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:07:55 UTC

Robert Loftus; EMT-B Course Photo

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:04:57 UTC

1981 in the Nursing Education & Training classroom at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida. Air Force TSgt. Bob Loftus teaching use of oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal airways, and Esophageal Obturators during an EMt-Basic course. Because of his concurrent affiliation with Miami Dade Community College as an Adjunct Faculty Member, students also received college credit for this 110 hour program. BOB LoftusBob ...

PHTLS Station, Barnstead, New Hampshire Photo

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:58:16 UTC

photo

George Poe's Cure For Death

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:01:41 UTC

It was a scene worthy of Poe - not the great master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, but his cousin George. For he had promised the audience a feat befitting his family name: this dog would be brought back from the dead.

1921 Ambulance

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:28:49 UTC

1921 Ambulances in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada

1916: Ambulance: Model T

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:19:34 UTC

1916 Ford Model T Ambulance

1900's: Ambulance: Early Horse-Drawn Ambulance-(Florida)

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:14:45 UTC

Ambulance: M-725 Military

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:51:29 UTC

This military ambulance came off the production line in July, 1967 and was built by Kaiser Jeep.

Ambulance WC-64 KD Military

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:49:05 UTC

This is a 3/4 ton Dodge vehicle, known as the WC-64 KD Ambulance.

Air Ambulance: "Mike" Huey Ambulance

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:44:13 UTC

Originally named the "Iroquois", this is also known as a "Huey".

Safety Belt Devised For Car 1938

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:23:21 UTC

Indirectly, the seatbelt has helped EMS save lives.

1937; "Miss Anatomy" A & P Aid, circa 1937

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:16:59 UTC

Early Anatomy Study Aid

Days of Early Resusitation Experimentation

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:10:05 UTC

Second Dog Is Restored to Life (Jan, 1935)

A precursor to modern equipment? 1954

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:04:39 UTC

While this may not initially appear to have any relationship to EMS and its equipment, I cannot help but wonder if it is was the base idea for equipment we use nowadays - namely the latest version of one of the popular brands of the stair chair. Valerie DeFrance, NEMSMF

Dr. Bryan Bledsoe Paramedic Course Completion Certificate 1976

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:06:09 UTC

Note the requirement of only 200 hours of classroom and practical instruction in 1976.

Ambulance: In-door Ambulance Vehicle

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:25:46 UTC

On duty 24 hours a day, a small ambulance can speed down the aisles of a big factory

1940: Resuscitation: Vintage Hand Pump Resuscitator

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:21:04 UTC

Life-giving air is forced into the lungs of a patient by a hand-powered pump developed by a Swiss doctor

1933: Resuscitation: Vintage See-Saw Technique

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:13:41 UTC

A life-saving seesaw has been invented by a University of California scientist to revive those whose hearts have stopped, as the result of certain kinds of accidents.

1967: Freedom House revolutionized emergency care

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:12:17 UTC

Freedom House revolutionized emergency care An anxious police officer on the radio spits out the details. Child on a bike sideswiped by a bus in Squirrel Hill. Leg nearly severed. Massive bleeding. "Send a Freedom House ambulance." "I can't. It's not their district," the dispatcher says. It's the early 1970s and for Freedom House Enterprises Ambulance Service -- operated and staffed ...

1961: Ambulance: Coney Island, New York Hospital Crew

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:48:25 UTC

Circa 1954 INTERNATIONAL "Metro" Ambulance and crew, outside Coney Island Hospital ER IN 1961.

1952: Ambulance: NYC Department of Hospitals Ambulance

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:45:59 UTC

NEMSMF photographer Denis Rickey teaching class

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:41:22 UTC

New Hampshire

1960's & 1970's: Ambulance: New York City EMS "Bread Box" Ambulance

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:33:36 UTC

Bread Box Ambulance

Splint: Thomas Half-Ring

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:07:43 UTC

1935 - Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia inspects new Coney Island ambulance

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:18:56 UTC

Photo courtesy of The Coney Island Ambulance Station

1975: Jumpkit: "Tackle or Tool Box" Style

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:16:06 UTC

1920's: Resuscitation: Pulmotor Resuscitator

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:14:43 UTC

This shows a "Pulmotor" portable resuscitator in front of a New York City Police Department-Emergency Services Unit (ESU) during the 1920's. Photo courtesy of The Coney Island Ambulance Station

New York Civil Defense Triage Tags 1960's

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:10:58 UTC

1975: New Yok City EMS Communications Bureau

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:09:09 UTC

Citywide/Staten Island Dispatch(foreground) and Brooklyn Dispatch(background) In 1975, 911 calls were answered by NYPD Communications- 1 Police Plaza, which then conferenced the call with the Ambulance Receiving Operator at The NYC*EMS Communications Bureau housed in the penthouse at 377 Broadway, Manhattan for further caller interview and dispatch. The job was written by the Ambulance Receiving Operator ...

Radio: Dumont Handheld Late 1970's

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:05:55 UTC

Dumont Portable Radio

1930: Uniform: New York City -Ambulance Surgeons Hats

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:00:11 UTC

Ambulance Surgeons Hat

Trauma Kit: Mid 1980's

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:58:05 UTC

1960's: Radio: Plectron Radio

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:55:22 UTC

1970's: Defibrillator: Narco LPD IIA monitor/defibrillator

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:52:53 UTC

Ambulance: Merv 4; Fire Department New York

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:36:10 UTC

FDNY EMS Major Emergency Response Vehicle, a multiple stretcher ambulance Photo courtesy of The Coney Island Ambulance Station

1980's: Other: Moped, Cushman, Gator Response

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:34:07 UTC

MOPED, Cushman & GATOR Emergency Medical Response Vehicles

1800's: Ambulance: Horse Drawn-(rear view)

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:31:42 UTC

A horse drawn ambulance-(Rear View)

1919: Ambulance: Harlem, NYC

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:44:51 UTC

Photo courtesy of The Coney Island Ambulance Station

1919: Ambulance- Fordham White Motor Ambulance

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:41:44 UTC

1919 Fordham White Motor Ambulances Photo courtesy of The Coney Island Ambulance Station

1950's: Radio: Motorola "Handie-Talkie" Manual

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 05:14:41 UTC

Motorola "Handie-Talkie" Manual

Dominique-Jean Larrey, Baron; "Flying Car" ambulance

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 04:00:36 UTC

Dominique-Jean Larrey, Baron ''Flying Car (ambulance)''
French military surgeon, born July 8, 1766, BaudA?Aan, Hautes-PyrenA?Aes; died July 25, 1842, Lyons.
Biography: Napoleon's war surgeon
"Larrey was the greatest military surgeon in history." (Garrison-Morton)

The Glove

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 03:50:25 UTC

Two engineering students from McMaster University invent the ''CPR Glove.''

Grady Memorial Hospital - Atlanta

Grady Memorial Hospital first opened on June 1 1892 as Atlanta's second oldest hospital, and was named for Henry W, Grady who was the managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper during that era. When it opened, the facility featured 100 beds and a single operating room that featured an amphitheater for medical students to observe the operations being conducted below.