Remembering Visionary Boston EMS Captain Bob 'Sarge' Haley

I write this Editor's page with a very heavy heart, having learned of the passing of a great friend and colleague, Captain Bob "Sarge" Haley who developed EMS special operations not only in Boston, but nationwide. It's somewhat ironic that Bob passed away on the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, as it was one of many disasters he responded to, along with Hurricane Katrina. Thirty-five years ago, when EMS was in its infancy, Bob was a pioneer in the training of new EMTs. Throughout the years, his innovative approach to training helped to mold hundreds of EMTs and paramedics into well-rounded, skilled clinicians. Briefing the troops at the 2014 Boston Marathon. An MCI Visionary Bob's vision was light years ahead when it came to emergency preparedness and planning for mass casualty incidents (MCIs). He had a unique, very tough leadership style, but his care and passion for doing the right thing were evident; he was loved by the men and women of Boston EMS. Sarge's expertise in logistics, special operations and prehospital emergency medicine led the way for multiple advancements in EMS. His passion for training and helping others translated into a meticulous approach to planning for the unknown. He always thought outside the box, and explored concepts and equipment that weren't traditional in EMS. His arsenal included special auxiliary vehicles, electric carts, EMS bikes, ambulance buses and large specialty trailers.
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