Former spec ops medic (PJ) and crit care/flight paramedic, EM/EMS/Crit Care doc, SAR/tech rescue nerd, FlightBridgeED Med Director, love all things resus
My Checklist Manifesto
The design and implementation of checklists in emergency medicine: Where we've gone wrong, why the literature shows no benefit, and how we can improve. @MartinBromiley @Kevin_Fong@HumanFact0rz@First10EMyoutu.be/36vgGdxKkPQ
ALNW is saddened to hear of a crash involving a REACH air medical helicopter off the coast of California last night. Our thoughts are with all of the families, friends, colleagues, and first responders affected by this tragic event.
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives serving our country. Their sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten.
From all of us at Airlift Northwest, thank you to those who served, and to the families who continue to carry their memory
AL 5 off to the 2026 Ski to Sea!
For the past 12 years, Airlift Northwest has proudly supported this iconic relay race as part of the medical support team.
Congratulations to all the racers, volunteers, and organizers on another great Sea to Ski!
Video: Rebecca M.
AL 3 (Olympia) had a great time participating in Landing Zone Training with West Thurston Regional Fire Authority this week! We value every opportunity to train alongside our EMS partners and strengthen safe, efficient scene coordination. @westthurstonfire
Photo: Vanessa P
ALT A group of people stands in front of an emergency medical helicopter with the identifier N959AL on its tail. The helicopter is purple and white with a medical symbol on the tail. Trees and open grassland are in the background.
ALT A group of individuals wearing "West Thurston Fire" shirts are gathered around a purple and yellow helicopter with "UW Medicine" branding, parked on grass with a backdrop of trees.
ALT A person is being transported on a stretcher towards a medical helicopter on a grassy area. Crew members assist with the process, and medical equipment is visible nearby.
Another day, another life impacted.
We’re proud to partner with AMR to complete our patients’ journeys. Our ALNW crews remain with the patient through every leg of transport—by helicopter, airplane, and ambulance—until they reach the bedside at their final destination.
Airlift Northwest is proud to support UW Medicine’s mission of improving community health—one way we do that is through education. Last week, we hosted free training seminars for EMS and hospital partners in Spokane County and Port Angeles. Teamwork in action!
Access to critical care shouldn't depend on your zip code. On National Rural Health Day, we recognize the importance of fast, reliable medical transport for rural America. ALNW is proud to bring critical care to the patients who need it most, no matter where they are.
Excited to step into the role of Interim Co-Editor-in-Chief of the @AirMedJournal with @TschautscherMD This is an exciting moment for the AMJ as we begin the international search for its next editorial leaders & continue to advance the field of critical care transport medicine!
Air Medical Journal Announces Leadership Transition and Opens International Search for Next Co-Editors-in-Chief
The Air Medical Journal Association (AMJA) announces a leadership transition within the Air Medical Journal. We extend our sincere appreciation to...
At ALNW, providing the best possible care isn’t just a goal—it’s a commitment. That’s why our crews train relentlessly, honing their skills to be ready for any mission, anytime, anywhere.
ALNW and Lewis County Fire District #3 teamed up this summer to provide critical care in Mossyrock. Teamwork at its best! Photo credit: Kay S and Mo V.
#ALNW#LewisCountyEMS#Teamwork#EmergencyServices
Just your typical shift: save a life, catch up on the helipad, fly off again.
AL3 and AL2 — staying sharp, staying ready, and soaking in the view.
#AirliftNorthwest
Spokane County EMS – This Education is for YOU!
ALNW is hosting a FREE EMS Education Seminar on November 17th, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Featuring Dr. Mike Lauria, L.T. Arnold, and Dr. Maika Dang!
Don’t miss out!
Register here: tinyurl.com/ypcunmu4
Any duty crews, flight crews, EMS providers, nurses, etc interested in getting latest evidenced-based updates on airway management, a human factors approach to airway emergencies, peds airway pearls, surgical airways, SALAD, and more come by! Looking forward to meeting everyone
ECMO = life support when hearts & lungs fail.
ALNW crews train with @UWMedicine to be ready for these critical flights. Here, AL 23 flight nurses Zac & Adan, ECMO specialist Megan, Dr. Badulak, & Pilot Jose—are on their way to transport an ECMO patient safely. Credit: Zac D.
Looking for an awesome Chief Flight Nurse to help lead our team! If you want to help make a difference in a large, academic flight program with great people in a great part of the country consider applying! uwb.dejobs.org/seattle-wa/ai…
New FlightBridgeED Podcast 🎧Open abdomen transports are rare—but critical. Damage control, ACS, and surgical chaos in motion.
Listen now & level up your clinical brain.
➡️ flightbridgeed.com or wherever you get your podcasts
EMCrit Wee - All Things Defibrillation Follow-Up Ep
Follow-up to our all things defibrillation episode--we discuss seemingly benign diagrams in the NEJM, VC vs. DSD, and recent ERC guidelines that seem like a big mistake...
@DrCheskesemcrit.org/defib2