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May 2008

• Best Face Forward: The EMS Dress Uniform
  May 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  As much as we all might prefer jeans and T-shirts, there are times when dressing up is simply necessary. When you're meeting the public at a special event or lobbying a lawmaker who might steer...
• BUSINESS BUZZ
  May 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  ANNOUNCING... * The 90th anniversary of Akron Brass. * Approval of the National Emergency Number Association's application to join the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. *...
• In the DANGER Zone
  May 1, 2008 ; Cordero, Chelle

  The time to prepare for disaster is before it occurs In March 1896, a fire destroyed the fire company headquarters in Ridley Park just outside of Philadelphia. At that time, the $300 insurance...
• INDUSTRY PULSE
  May 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  NHTSA Names EMS Advisory Council Transportation secretary Mary Peters has announced the membership of the new National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC). The 25 NEMSAC members, drawn from across the...
• INFECTION CONTROL/PPE
  May 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  Screen protector with antimicrobial properties NuShield, Inc., a manufacturer of non-adhesive screen protectors for electronic devices with LCD displays, has introduced NuShield AM, an...
• MCI/HAZMAT
  May 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  Support trucks aid disaster response California faces its share of disasters, many of which may require prolonged responses. At such times, it's beneficial to keep responding ambulances in the...
• Phelps Offers: RISK-FREE Simulation Training
  May 1, 2008 ; Nordberg, Marie

  The emergency training program at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY, was established at least 20 years ago, but the training offered today is light-years ahead of those first...
• PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE
  May 1, 2008 ; Cravens, Scott

  The 15th annual conference of the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF) was held February 29-March 2, 2008, in Philadelphia, PA. The conference was hosted by the...
• RIdIng to the Rescue
  May 1, 2008 ; MacDonald, Chip

  A volunteer fire department was first organized for the City of Philadelphia in 1736, giving way to one of the country's first full-time fire departments in 1870. Throughout the years, the...
• TRAINING
  May 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  Online training 24-7 EMS, a leader in classroom CE training, has developed a convenient online version. 24-7 EMS Now combines training with the ease of payper-view. Streaming video brings the...
• Uniformity = Professionalism in EMS
  May 1, 2008 ; Grady, Jim

  Many EMS managers have had to address the issue of uniforms in the workplace, including the cost of outfitting employees and complaints from unhappy crew members. Let's face it: In today's world,...

March 2008

• BUSINESS BUZZ
  March 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  ANNOUNCING... * A new monograph on prehospital burn treatment from WATER-JEL Technologies. See www.waterjel.com. * A licensing agreement between ZOLL and Laerdal for real-time CPR feedback...
• COMMUNICATIONS
  March 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  P25 trunking features Aeroflex has announced an exclusive new option for the 3900 Series Digital Radio Test. Designed to support the needs of basic P25 testing, as well as complex analysis of...
• COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE
  March 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  Visualize the scene ResQdraw-a new command-and-rescue GPS screen-drawing function providing instant two-way visual communica tion between command centers and field personnel-has been incorporated...
• How Scheduling Software Streamlines Daily Operations
  March 1, 2008 ; Werle, Jason

  Harrison County Hospital EMS serves more than 60,000 residents of Harrison County, IN, with a fleet of four ambulances and a staff of 54 full- and parttime EMTs and paramedics. Our service found...
• INDUSTRY PULSE
  March 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  AMERICAN LAFRANCE PLOTS POST-CHAPTER 11 COURSE Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January, ambulance maker American LaFrance announced a plan in February to pay off most of the $200...
• Innovative Interoperability Answers
  March 1, 2008 ; Careless, James

  Small departments find you don't have to scrap your entire radio system to achieve interoperability Radio interoperability remains a pressing challenge for U.S. public safety agencies....
• JUST PURCHASED
  March 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  L.A. COUNTY ADDS POWERHEARTS The Los Angeles County Fire Department has equipped its first responder units with 425 Powerheart G3 and G3 Pro automated external defibrillators from Cardiac Science...
• NEW PRODUCTS
  March 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  AS SEEN ON THE COVER New incident command post allows for quicker response Emergency medical product manufacturer Reeves EMS has come up with a new way to mobilize a fully operational mobile...
• Using Geographic Information To Aid Patient Care
  March 1, 2008 ; Brouhard, Rod

  A prehospital crew working on a shooting victim radios the control facility for an available trauma center. Looking at a map of available centers, the mobile intensive care nurse at the control...
• VEHICLES & VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
  March 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  Fleet tire management Arsenault Associates has introduced the Dossier Tire Management System. The system takes a new approach in automating tire data collection and reporting to enable fleets to...
• WORKING TOGETHER IN WISCONSIN
  March 1, 2008 ; Cravens, Scott

  State conference attracts thousands Each January I look forward to attending my state EMS conference-the Working Together Emergency Services Midwest Conference & Exposition-sponsored by the...

January 2008

• Among the Oil Fields
  January 1, 2008 ; Goulet, Edward (Skip)

  Odessa Fire/EMS meets the challenges of emergency response in West Texas Odessa, Tex., is a place where the sand flies, the wind blows, and everything is flat. Look across the flatlands, and...
• BUSINESS BUZZ
  January 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  ANNOUNCING... * American LaFrance celebrated its 175th anniversary last October, as well as the opening of a new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Summerville, SC. * A new...
• INDUSTRY PULSE
  January 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  YOU SLOW DOWN, WE'LL WORK FASTER, NEW SAFETY CAMPAIGN SAYS Several leading emergency-response organizations are part of a campaign to improve safely and efficiency at highway accident scenes. The...
• JUST PURCHASED
  January 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  IN MOTION PRODUCTS ENHANCE CARE IN N.C. installing In Motion Technology's onBoard Mobile Gateway and Mobility Manager has allowed North Carolina's Forsyth County EMS to monitor the health and...
• MCI/HAZMAT
  January 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  AS SEEN ON THE COVER OF EMS PN Water heater meets decon requirements A critical factor in any mass casualty decontamination system is the water heater and its ability to supply sufficient...
• MEDICAL/CARDIAC
  January 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  Airway control and oxygen therapy StatPacks offers a one-stop pack for airway control and oxygen therapy. The Breather is designed to hold the O2 Module with a D or Jumbo D size tank. It fits many...
• PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE
  January 1, 2008 ; Cravens, Scott

  I recently attended the International Association of Emergency Managers' (IAEM) 55th Annual Conference In Reno, NV, November 11-14, 2007, along with 1,500 emergency management and homeland security...
• UNIFORMS/ACCESSORIES
  January 1, 2008 ; Anonymous

  Public safety compliant vest ML Kishigo has introduced a new apparel line in compliance with the new ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Public Safety Standard. The PSV PRO 200 series features four vests in...

November 2007

• BUSINESS BUZZ
  November 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  INDUSTRY PULSE ANNOUNCING... * Brady Publishing, the International Fire Safety Training Association and Fire Protection Publications have formed a strategic partnership to publish and distribute...
• CARDIAC
  November 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Samariton AED-simply cost-effective TMS Medical Technologies now offers the new Samariton AED for under $1,000, with a seven-year warranty. This cost-effective AED is biphasic, pediatriccapable,...
• INDUSTRY PULSE
  November 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  SPONSORED by EMS RESPONDER.com 9/11 COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS BECOME LAW Legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Bush this summer to enact recommendations of the 9/11 Commission...

July 2007

• ANTIDOTES for Everyone
  July 1, 2007 ; Hauer, Jerome

  The hit TV show 24 is fiction, but the threat of chemical nerve agents is real For five seasons of Fox's hit television show 24, lead character Jack Bauer and his colleagues at the Counter...
• In Motion Technology Aids in Monitoring Supplies in Cobb County, GA
  July 1, 2007 ; Nordberg, Marie

  Since implementing onboard Mobile Gateway and onboard Mobility Manager from Canadian-based In Motion Technology, a Georgia EMS system has noticed dramatic improvement in its overall performance....
• INDUSTRY PULSE
  July 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  EMSVIRTUALMUSEUM DEBUTS The National EMS Museum Foundation's Virtual Museum debuted in May, offering an array of online exhibits and features highlighting the history of emergency medical services...
• Inventory Control No Longer an Issue in Delray Beach
  July 1, 2007 ; Nordberg, Marie

  For the past two years, Lt. Ed Crelin of the Delray Beach (FL) Fire-Rescue Department figures he was spending up to three hours of his shift just keeping track of inventory. When you only work 24...
• MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/CARDIAC
  July 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  EMS oxygen cylinders Luxfer's Voyage line of EMS oxygen cylinders provides more oxygen capacity with no increase in cylinder size. The all-metal cylinders manufactured from Luxfer's patented,...
• NOISE-IMMUNE Stethoscope
  July 1, 2007 ; Figueiredo, Joe

  Ultrasound technology may help EMS save lives Army medics and civilian paramedics often have to function in difficult surroundings. Noise, for example, can be a major hindrance in the diagnostic...
• Paramedics TO THE RESPONSE
  July 1, 2007 ; Rigg, Nancy J

  Calgary EMS medics are ready to handle all manner of hazardous calls Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada. Tourism brochures tout Calgary, which is nestled at the base of...
• PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE
  July 1, 2007 ; Cravens, Scott

  In the summer of 2002, Calgary was to play host to the G8 Summit less than one year after the events of 9/11. Serious upgrades needed to be made to city responders' MCI plans. In this issue, we...
• SEARCH & RESCUE
  July 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Ultraslim Command Series LED headlamp FoxFury's Command Series ultraslim LED headlamp can be worn on the forehead or will fit 99% of helmets for rescue and other public-safety users. The Command...
• Taking Stock
  July 1, 2007 ; Glick, Daniel E

  TOP TIPS: INVENTORY CONTROL Simple techniques and new technologies can improve your inventory management You walk into the medical supplies closet on Monday morning and find it looking like a...
• TRAINING
  July 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Disaster Management Simulator Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Advanced Disaster Management Simulator (ADMS) is an interactive virtual-reality-based team training system. By presenting...

May 2007

• DATA SYSTEMS
  May 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  As seen on the cover of EMS PN Customized billing and software Digltech customizes billing and software solutions for EMS clients. The company combines call taking, advanced dispatching, document...
• Emergency Management Chicago Style
  May 1, 2007 ; Careless, James

  A state-of-the-art dispatch system serves police, fire and EMS in the Windy City It began as a state-of-the-art 9-1-1 center for the city of Chicago; a replacement for the antiquated dispatch...
• How SECURE is Your System?
  May 1, 2007 ; Glick, Daniel E

  Computer system management is a complex, often neglected function that is essential for the success of EMS organizations Computer systems are one of the most complex and necessary tools we use as...
• Operation OVERLOAD
  May 1, 2007 ; Erich, John

  Providers in Henderson, NV, face the challenges of explosive growth Just 17 short years ago, Henderson, NV, was a pleasant little burg of around 65,000, nestled just southeast of Las Vegas. Then...
• Product Applications FROM THE FIELD
  May 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Interviews with end users of EMS products A Better Way to Lift? Back injuries: You know them, you fear them. They're the bane of every EMS provider who's ever lifted a patient. A slight misstep,...
• PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE
  May 1, 2007 ; Cravens, Scott

  Last month, I attended the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) annual conference. Over the last 10 years, EMS has been among the fastest growing segments of IPMBA's membership...
• Radios Are Basic Tools
  May 1, 2007 ; Storey, David P

  Make sure your communications equipment meets your fundamental needs New products and technologies are everywhere these days. All may deserve a closer look, and some are certain to advance the...
• UNIFORMS & ACCESSORIES
  May 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Ambulance Vehicle Crew Helmet The AIIMed AVC Helmet from Alliance Medical is a comprehensive head-gear solution designed for EMS providers working in a mobile environment. The helmet features a...

March 2007

• EMS BIKES & ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES
  March 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Tactical Bike from Smith & Wesson Developed with input from first responders in the field, Smith & Wesson's Tactical Bike features a rugged aluminum frame (18'', 20'' or 22''), Sram X7...
• EMS BIKES on the Bayou
  March 1, 2007 ; Erich, John

  A bike team provides fast, flexible EMS protection to the citizens of Baton Rouge If the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are feeling grateful for the fast, flexible protection their local...
• INDUSTRY PULSE
  March 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  NAEMT PSA: How to Help EMS The NAEMT has released a new public-service announcement that encourages citizens to support their local EMS. Featuring real EMS professionals, the PSA identifies four...
• MEDICAL/CARDIAC
  March 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Corrective feedback during CPR Jointly developed by Laerdal and Philips, Q-CPR is the first technology integrated into an ALS monitor/defibrillator to provide realtime objective measurement of...
• Moving Your Medics
  March 1, 2007 ; Mahoney, Brenda

  Segway Personal Transporters help Chicago FD negotiate special events In June 2005, then-Chicago Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter developed an emergency-response team that would use Segway...
• Product Applications FROM THE FIELD
  March 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Interviews with end users of EMS products BRAUN KEEPS THE CUSTOMER HAPPY You can imagine that buying ambulances for a city like Chicago requires a certain flexibility. The harsh realities of the...
• PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE
  March 1, 2007 ; Cravens, Scott

  I'm excited this month to be investigating EMS bike teams among other topics. Our agency profile this issue focuses on the East Baton Rouge Bike Team (see EMS Bikes on the Bayou, p.15). This agency...
• The Case for CAAS
  March 1, 2007 ; Brouhard, Rod

  Why becoming accredited could be the best business decision you make There are thousands of ambulance services across the country-some private and some public. Most regulation comes from state or...
• TRAINING
  March 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  PDA Stat Baby Simulaids introduces the PDA STAT Baby, another in the line of Palm-operated patient simulators with no learning-curve costs associated with startup use. Manufactured with a new skin...

January 2007

• A Truckload OF TOOLS
  January 1, 2007 ; Erich, John

  Why do ambulances carry what they carry? It combines factors like state law, scope of practice and medical director's discretion The first thing to know, in an article about what equipment...
• AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
  January 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  As seen on the cover of EMS PN EMS suction unit The Laerdal Suction Unit (LSU) combines power, adjustable flow control, a "no-tools" replaceable battery, built-in charger, AC-DC power options and...
• COMMUNICATIONS
  January 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Control six radios at once IDA Corp. has released its Model 24-66 VOIP Mini Console. Building on the popular 24-66 VOIP platform, the Mini Console allows control of up to six separate base station...
• EXPANDING Your Product Knowledge Base
  January 1, 2007 ; Brouhard, Rod

  Government database provides information clearinghouse for selecting specialized equipment and resources The Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) is a Web-based clearinghouse of information on products...
• INDUSTRY PULSE
  January 1, 2007 ; Anonymous

  Volunteers Join Responders on Simulation Day For Silicon Valley Simulation Day, held last fall, volunteers with communications and technology experience were invited to join a coordinated movement...
• MOBILIZING Your Communications
  January 1, 2007 ; Brouhard, Rod

  A Georgia service finds a communications solution for its partners in disaster response Emergency responders deal in chaos. The situations we are called upon to manage are extraordinary. We...
• PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE
  January 1, 2007 ; Cravens, Scott

  Welcome to the first issue of EMS Product News in 2007! We have made some changes to the publication that we hope will make it easier to find the news and product information you need to perform...

September 2006

• ALS/CARDIAC
  September 1, 2006 ; Anonymous

  Endotracheal tube holder A new endotracheal tube (ET) holder that comes individually packaged with a convenient checklist to ensure a successful application has been introduced by Dale Medical...
• Billing Solution Frees Up Medic's Time
  September 1, 2006 ; Nordberg, Marie

  It took Andy Schultz, president of Rockford, ILbased ATS Medical Services, just seven months to realize if he wanted to continue working as both company owner and paramedic, he needed a new billing...
• CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  September 1, 2006 ; Anonymous

  Send your Information on upcoming conferences to: Nancy Perry, P.O. Box 7248, Mission Hills, CA 91346-7248, fax: 818/360-0231, or send e-mail to: Nancy.Perry@cygnusb2b.com. ONGOING Birth, Babies,...
• EMS North of the Border
  September 1, 2006 ; Cravens, Scott

  Innovation abounds at the sixth-largest EMS agency in North America On June 16, I visited the Montreal EMS Agency (Urgences-Sante) in Canada-the sixth-largest EMS agency in North America. When my...
• INFECTION CONTROL
  September 1, 2006 ; Anonymous

  Activate system eliminates waste Deardorff Fttzslmmons Corporation's Activate 5.25% Institutional Bleach Dilution System features a two-bottle trigger sprayer that automatically dilutes 5.25%...
• Technology Offers High-tech Patient Monitoring
  September 1, 2006 ; Campbell, Sue

  Members of the Wilford Hall Medical Center Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) are currently testing technology designed to improve patient care in the air. The latest advancement in remote...
• The Dating Game
  September 1, 2006 ; Erich, John

  Before fielding overtures from vendors at EMS trade shows, here are some things you should know Speed dating is a relatively new concept by which eligible singles gather in a group, pair off in...