WVAC 911: Lessons from EMS — Nature of Calls
When the alarm sounds at WVAC headquarters, and before we run out the door and respond to the scene, we listen to d…
File of Life
When a Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC) crew is dispatched to a 911 call, the first things the crew seeks to…
WVAC 911—Lessons from EMS: Safety First
What do you imagine is the No. 1 priority for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?
When I ask people this questi…
Sniffing Out a Medical Emergency Isn’t Just for the Dogs
Every now and then there is a news story about a pet dog that is praised as a hero for alerting his owner to her un…
Understanding Head Injuries
With winter ski season now in full swing, and spring bike riding right around the corner, the Wilton Volunteer Ambu…
WVAC 911: Sepsis Killed Kermit
After complaining of a sore throat only two days prior, on May 15, 1990, famed puppeteer Jim Henson woke up at 2am;…
What You Need To Know Before You Say Good-Bye To Your Telephone Landline – Your Life May Depend On It
You may think that getting rid of your telephone landline is a great idea because you will save money, not miss any…
WVAC 911: Struggling to death
The scene has played out before and been witnessed by many, but usually only in a movie or on an episode of Cops. T…
No Room in an Ambulance for a Boardroom
In a former life I worked in Corporate America. Since defecting and taking refuge in the world of emergency medicin…
