Monthly Archives: July 2008

Submitted by: Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P, WEMT President, Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC Lead Instructor, Wilderness Medical Associates Is it long enough to reach lateral thigh muscle? A common student question during the allergies and anaphylaxis lecture is “how long is … Continue reading →

The National Fire Protection Association has released the 2007 Firefighters Fatality Report. The report describes the attributes associated with the on-duty deaths of 102 firefighters in 2007. Only 3 of the firefighters were killed on wildland fires which is the … Continue reading →

Click here for a great article on JEMS.com on how to lower risk incidents. Written by WMA Instructor: Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P President, Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC www.eps411.com

Blog Submission by Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P, WEMT Q: Greg, what is the strangest question you have ever been asked by a student. A: During the emergency childbirth lecture at WFR class in Illinois a very serious student asked at … Continue reading →

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/16939988/detail.html A group of 10 children and adults were struck by lightning while taking cover under a tree near a soccer field. Regardless of the location there is no safe place outdoors during a thunderstorm. If you hear lightning or … Continue reading →

WFR Day One: It was a chilly May morning. As I arrived at Chewonki I was pleasantly surprised at the beauty I would surround myself with for 8 days. Our instructors introduced themselves and gave us an overview of how … Continue reading →