Last Updated: August 20, 2008

 

Volunteer Fire Company Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program	read
Attached is a letter from the State Fire Commissioner announcing the opening of this years Volunteer Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. The application period will open the first week of September and remain open for 45 days.

 

ANSI Class II Vest Mandate - November 24, 2008	read
This is a reminder to all services that effective November 24, 2008 "All workers within the right-of-way of a federal-aid highway who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles using the highway for purpose of travel) or to construction equipment within the work area shall wear High visibility safety apparel."

 

Baxter Recalls Heparin 1,000 Units/ml 10 and 30 ml Multi-Dose Vials	read
EMSNP has received information from the FDA that Baxter has issued a voluntary recall on nine lots of heparin sodium injection 1000 units/ml 10 and 30 ml multi-dose vials. Baxter is doing a voluntary recall due to an increase in the number of reports of adverse patient reactions that may be associated with the product.

 

2008 National EMS Memorial Bike Ride - Schedule Announced	read
Emergency Medical Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania Inc. has been notified that the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will be traveling through Pennsylvania, on their way from New Jersey to Delaware, on Sunday May 18, 2008. Their travels will take them through Bucks, Philadelphia and Delaware Counties.

 

2008 National EMS Memorial Bike Ride	read
The National EMS Memorial Bike Rides are back this year, re‐organized and better than ever! These inspirational bicycle rides begin in New York City, NY, or Lexington, KY and conclude seven days & 600+ miles later in Roanoke, VA, site of this year’s EMS memorial.

 

Educational Methodology - Fire Instructor I	read
This course will give those students an understanding of the skills and knowledge required and the ability to function safely and effectively as a fire service instructor. After successful completion, the student will receive certification in accordance with NFPA 1041.

 

Stroke: Meeting Today's Challenge	read
This program will update you on the advancements in Stroke care and will reinforce the assessment techniques used by both Basic and Advanced Life Support Practitioners.

 

Lane Restrictions Likely - Work Begins on Harrison Ave. Bridge	read
PennDOT District 4-0 will likely implement a single lane restriction sometime mid-week as preliminary repairs begin on the Harrison Avenue Bridge in the City of Scranton. When repairs begin, traffic will be restricted to one lane inbound.

 

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse	read
PA State Certified First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are usually the first ones on the scene of a reported injury to a child. Sometimes that injury is related to abuse. As a Pennsylvania First Responder, EMT or Paramedic it is your responsibility to report cases of suspected child abuse.

 

Facilities Resource Emergency Database	read
More information and an overview of the FRED System is available on the Learning Management System (LMS).

 

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Approvals	read
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Department of Health, has released EMS Information Bulletin #037 regarding the Approval process for carrying and use of the epinephrine auto-injector pens by BLS and QRS services. This EMS Information Bulletin is enclosed with this memo.

 

Statewide Recruitment Campaign	read
In an attempt to prevent a looming health-care crisis, Pennsylvania’s emergency medical community is for the first time joining forces to launch a statewide recruitment campaign. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) companies throughout Pennsylvania are severely understaffed, some dangerously close to not being able to quickly respond to 9-1-1 calls.