National Wilderness Leadership Institute - NWLI

08/27/2026

The Bhote Koshi flood has caused devastating loss of life and widespread destruction across the Nepal–China border region and downstream districts. Search, rescue and relief operations remain ongoing, while authorities continue to warn of possible secondary flooding from an upstream dammed lake.

We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with everyone affected. Please remain alert, avoid rivers and low-lying areas, and follow official safety instructions.

For 24/7 emergency assistance and rescue coordination, contact Alpine Rescue Service:

📞 +977-1-4964222
📞 +977-9801068400
📞 +977-9851232668

08/27/2026

Eight employees at Sherwood High School leaned into prior emergency training to help save a fellow teacher.

08/26/2026

The popular Avalanche Pass Trail in the Adirondacks that has been closed since July 2025 because of damage from mudslides might reopen this coming winter: https://tinyurl.com/4rn9bvdb

08/26/2026

Rescuers helped a hiker who was reportedly “extremely fatigued” down the Old Bridle Path in New Hampshire on Friday: https://tinyurl.com/5f7ks849

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

Ever wonder why an ambulance will load someone up and then just sit there for a while before leaving?

We’re usually not just sitting there.

The ambulance is basically our office. Once we get a patient in the back, pretty much everything we need is within arm’s reach. From a stethoscope and cardiac monitor all the way to an ultrasound.

A lot of times there’s still some assessing we need to do before we leave. We’re not only trying to figure out what’s going on, we’re also figuring out where the best place is to take you.

Not every hospital is the same. Some are better equipped for strokes, some are trauma centers, some specialize in certain heart problems, and what we find during our assessment can change where we need to go.

Sometimes we’re starting an IV, giving medications, drawing blood or getting other things done before we leave.

Could we do some of that while we’re driving? Absolutely.

Is it easier to do while we’re sitting still instead of bouncing down the road in the back of a box? Also absolutely 😂

So next time you see an ambulance sitting in front of a house for a few minutes after the patient is already inside, there’s a pretty good chance we’re not wasting time.

We’re probably working.

What’s something you’ve always wondered about what goes on inside an ambulance?

08/23/2026