This course will address a medical response to blast effects for both first receivers and first responders.   The dates of the program will be March 2nd and 3rd, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  There will be both a medical and operations track to the training. In cooperation with The New York State Office of Homeland Security, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) will be offering this course. This course will meet the 3 hour NYS requirement for WMD for CME candidates. There is NO fee for this course. This class has a maximum capacity of 30 people, so register early. To register for this course, please go online http://www.security.state.ny.us/training/training_calendar.html or Fax: 1-518-485-8469.

The Oneida County EMS advisory meeting scheduled for Jan 19th has been moved to the Clark Mills Fire House on Main St, Clark Mills at 18:00 hrs Questions to Chris,Dan or Vinny 738-8351

The 24th Annual Trauma Symposium , sponsored by St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Midstate EMS will be held on Friday June 4, 2010 from 07:30-16:00 at the Radisson 200 Genesee St Utica. Mark your calanders for this excellent education experience info at (315) 798-8127 or (315) 624-4534

Dr. James Longo a cardiologist from Crouse Irving will present; Cardiac A&P, Medications, Cardiac Emergencies and EKG’s at the Fayetteville Fire Department on Monday February 15 at 1000. This will be a great oppurtunity to discuss and review pre-hospital cardiac care. To register call 315 637-6101.

Well another year has passed us by. 2009 has seen some ups and some downs. I believe the ups have outweighed the downs. Twenty ten will present many new challenges for us. Fortunately,historically we Midstate people have turned those challenges into success stories. I trust 2010 will be no different. On behalf of Midstate EMS thanks for 2009 and we look forward to working with you in the new year. God Bless and stay safe!

Oneida County Director of Emergency Services, Fredric A. Van Namee will retire effective December 31, 2009. The EMS Community would like to thank Fred for his commitment to EMS. Our county EMS System has grown and improved during Fred’s tenure. A retirement party will be held on Friday January 22, 2010 at the Floyd Fire Hall 8367 Old Floyd Road, Floyd NY. Tickets are $25.00 (includes gift) for tickets contact Kathy Gray 765-2527, Gerald Pedersen 765-2522, or Ed Pavlot 796-1632.

The Oneida County Emergency Services H1N1 (Swine) Flu Clinic will be held tomorrow TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22,2009 0600-2100 at the EMS Office, 2521 Sunset Ave. Utica NY. This clinic is open to all Emergency Services Providers, Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue and EMS. No appointment necessary

The Oneida County H1N1 Clinic being held at the training center for Oneida County Emergency Service providers has been changed to Tuesday December 22,2009 06:00 to 21:00. No appointment necessary.

 

The Oneida County Health Department has announced an Oneida County H1N1 Clinic for Emergency Services Providers. The Point of Distribution (POD) will be conducted on Tuesday December 29, from 6AM to 9PM at the EMS Training Center 2521 Sunset Ave. Utica. No appointment needed and all Oneida County Emergency Service Providers are Welcome.

Due to weather conditions the Boonville Ambulance expansion of territory CON hearing scheduled for tonight(Dec 11) at the Forestport Fire Station has been cancelled. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday evening December 14 at 7PM at the Forestport Fire Station.