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Survival Zone
by Jim Upchurch
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Jim Upchurch MD, MA, NREMT practices in Montana and is board certified in Family Practice with added qualification in Geriatrics. He has a master's degree in education and human development and is licensed as a paramedic.
Dr. Upchurch is a 'Legacy' member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Since 1985, his practice has focused on emergency medicine and EMS while providing the full spectrum of care required in a rural/frontier environment. He provides medical direction for BLS and ALS EMS systems, including critical care interfacility transport; and for the Incident Medical Specialist Program, USDA Forest Service, Northern Region. Dr.
Upchurch has served as American Heart Association ACLS Regional and National faculty for Montana and currently represents Montana on the Council of State EMS Medical Directors of the National Association of State EMS Officials. Contact him via e-mail at Jim.Upchurch@FireRescue1.com.
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