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    More Rehab, NFPA 1584

    Sullivan EMS
    Scene Size-up
    By: James S. Vooght

    More Rehab, NFPA 1584

    Last time I had talked about the new standard that will be affecting EMS and how they work with the fire services on an active scene. We know that something needs to be done by EMS crews, but the confusion of the situation occurs when the crews get there and are not sure what they need to do. We’ve already determined that the EMS agencies and fire departments need to work together on this in order for the plans to be effective. But where to start? Read more »

    Posted: May 14th, 2008 under Sullivan EMS: Scene Size-up.
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    The American Red Cross Reserve Institute

    Sullivan County, New York – The Red Cross Reserve Institute, a comprehensive one-day training program that prepares volunteers to provide assistance at shelters opened by the American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) during local emergencies, will be offered to the residents, and Emergency Services/Fire personnel of the Hudson Valley at Monticello High School on Saturday, May 17. The High School is located at 39 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701. The session will run from 09:00-17:00. Read more »

    Posted: May 8th, 2008 under SC911.com News.
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    Some Thoughts on Fire Service Training

    5/4/2008                      FIREFIGHTER’S NEWS & VIEWS #393               Paul Hemmer

     

    I have always been a strong advocate of providing the best possible training for our Firefighters here in Sullivan County. We are fortunate to have a very competent staff of New York State Fire Instructors and a state of the art training facility, that when combined, has proven to be a very effective training combination. While this training is of the utmost importance and highly effective, there are other forms of training that are just as important as basic instruction or hands on techniques. Read more »

    Posted: May 4th, 2008 under Firefighter News and Views.
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    Upcoming EMT Class

    Sullivan County Community College will be holding an EMT class at the Mamakating Ambulance Building.  For anyone who needs to recertify the challenge exam will be August 23 with class beginning on August 27.  Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday. 

    Call Beth @ SCCC @ 434-5750 x4398 and she will take all your info. 

    Posted: May 3rd, 2008 under EMS Education.
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    EMT in Need

    On April 14th 2008 a Regional EMS unit in Rockland County was involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious injury to one of the personnel on board. EMT Bonnie Ames lost her arm in this accident and now has a long road of recovery ahead of her.

    There are several benefits that are set up to assist Bonnie with her needs in the near future, and we at Sullivan County 911.com would like to share this information to our users and readers. Please consider making a donation or supporting this cause. The following links are for the various benefits and organizations participating in the cause.

    http://www.rps10-13.com/

    EMS Night at Shea Stadium (Flyer)

    Forum Members can click here for info as well. 

    Posted: April 23rd, 2008 under SC911.com News.
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