@stumpjumpersdesert100 was incredible. Comment below to guess how many medevac and ambulance transports we ran in the four days we were up there! Closest guess will win an Adventure Medics pint glass! š»š»š»
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Our staff is exhausted, our medical supplies depleted, and all of our rigs are covered in mud.
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In the words of our event manager, āItās not very often in EMS that we get to do something where people truly appreciate what we do. So we really need to take these moments to heart.ā
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Thank you to our SJ famā we couldnāt do it without you! Fun fact: our Fleet Manager, James, was one of the competitors this weekend! (Luckily not one of our patients!)
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Now we need to turn and burn and wash all the rigs before REMS Selection later this week!
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When we ask our staff what their favorite event is, one of the most common answers we get is: @stumpjumpersdesert100
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And thatās no surprise! Set in Odessa, WA, Stumpjumpers is the worlds largest single track dirt bike race. Or in our world: a three day trauma-palooza! Our event staff will be spread out all over the 100mi course on UTVs and ATVs ā ready to respond in on a momentās notice. We coordinate closely with the local air ambulance, EMS agency, and hospital to quickly get patients packaged and transported to definitive care. This event is a major proving ground for our medical teamā they get tried and tested and always come home with some epic stories. The Stumpjumpers family is incredible ā amazing athletes and even bigger hearts. We love heading back every year to see our friends and help make this the coolest event in the west!
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We left Bend in a big caravan this morning to start the equipment load in. If you see a bunch of topo wrapped trucks and trailers along the road today, give our crews a big wave!
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Hereās to hoping the 2024 Desert 100 is the best year yet!!
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Meet James Donachy! James is our other brand new team member this Spring! James is joining the long line of phenomenal Jims/James/Jimothies we have had in our Fleet Manager position and so far has been a rockstar addition to our team. James got a preview of life at Adventure Medics this spring when he joined our first ever in-house EMR/WFR class. James originally pursued this certificate to augment his work in the outdoor industry. He is a professional member of the AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) and just earned his Single Pitch Instructor. James was a phenomenal student and we are excited to watch his medical skills continue to grow and develop. Although he is newer to the field of medicine, James is no stranger to logistics. He has worked in logistics and operations for the last fifteen years, moving products across the globe for various industries. He also has a substantial personal and professional history of working with vehicles and machines and we are thrilled to have him taking care of our ever growing fleet.
So far, Jamesā favorite thing about working for Adventure Medics is, in his words, āGetting to be part of an amazing team of talented and caring professionals.ā He is excited for the opportunity to continue learning and developing practical skills and is looking forward to seeing the positive impact that our work has on the community.
James and his partner, MaryKate, relocated to Central Oregon in 2022 from Pittsburgh, PA. Since then, theyāve settled into to Bend life nicely, buying a house and adopting an orange cat. James has been a perfect fit for Adventure Medics and Bend life ā outside of work, you can find him participating in virtually every adventure sport possible. He is an avid climber, rafter, skier, and lover of all things two wheels ā motorcycles, dirt bikes, enduros, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, and more. He loves bike- and backpacking, road tripping, and camping with friends. You can often find him playing a guitar by the campfire. When not adventuring, James is busy building camper vans and tiny houses and searching for the best pizza in Bend.
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This winter, we sent three of our Rope Rescue Specialists off to start the process of becoming Rope Rescue Instructors for Rescue 3. This March, we were thrilled to be able to offer our first in-house rope rescue certification class!
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Major congrats to our four new Rope Rescue Operators from our Washington Branch!! We had a fantastic three day class in rain, shine, and up the sides of some very cool towers! We are so excited to bring a higher level of training to our Washington providers and increase the efficacy of the Patient Access Team. We are dedicated to bringing the highest level of medical and rescue support to the citizens of Lewis County, and this was another giant step forward. Thanks to all our employees for coming outā and to our fantastic instructors for putting on such a great class.
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Major shout out and thank you to @amandasobritophotos for all the phenomenal shots of our students ! šøcredit to Amanda for all these shots šš
