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Ems can be tracked back since Biblical Times, with the Story of the Good Samaritan.
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The first recorded use of mouth-to-mouth ventilation, involving a coal miner in Dublin
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EMS in America can be tracked back to the Civil War Era. All military personnel had to be examined to qualify for duty.
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Cincinnati incorporated the First Civilian Abulance.
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NYC advertises a 30 second response time and provides an ambulance surgeon and a quart of Brandy for their patients.
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In 1878, came up with treatment on how to restore breathing and cirulation.
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Camman Binaural Stethscope, considered to be the Holy Grail.
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It first opened on June 1, 1892 as Atlanta's second oldest Hospital. It was named after Henery W. Grady who was the manging editor of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper during that era. It only had 100 beds and one single operating room.
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She was the first person admitted to a hospital intership program and the first female ambulance surgeon in NYC.
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In NYC Ambulances were called a "Bus!"
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The Modern EMS started during the 1950's. 5 Different types of Business: Towing operators, medical equipment companies, funeral homes, hospitals, and police/fire departments.
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The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare allocated $16 million to EMS demonstration programs in five states. Funds were used to develop regional EMS systems.
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The Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) starts publication.
The American Ambulance Association is formed. -
The National Association of EMS Physicians is formed.
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The Trauma Care System Planning & Development Act is passed by Congress.
Fire Department organizations join together in a resolution to expand into EMS. -
Our EMS system was put to the test when terriosts attacked the Twin Towers. All EMS came together to help the Citizens of New York and to save lievs. We take time on this day to remember the lives of heros andd citizens lost that day. Thank you! (:
