Sylvan Beach Fire Department will be hosting a Animal CPR Class on Sunday February 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM.  The cost of the program is $40.00.  Call Chris Smith for additional information and registration at 315-761-8003.

We are pleased to announce Leslie Myers AEMT-P CIC has assumed the position of Continuing Education Program Instructor/Coordinator for Faxton St. Luke’s EMS Education.  Leslie will coordinate the continuing EMS Education Programs at Faxton St. Luke’s. Leslie will report to and work with Tony on both our on-going programs and new continuing education programs as well as Basic EMT Training. She  can be reached at leslie.myers73@gmail.com or 853-2118 ext 228.  Please join me in welcoming Leslie to this new position. 

The DAY Critical Care Class, with Jim Boccardo, for today January 12, 2011has been cancelled.

As you may know the American Heart Association has released an update for 2010.  We will be holding 3 instructor session–you will need to attend one of them if you have not already do so online:

Monday, February 14 from 1300-1500 in AC 4 and 5

Tuesday, March 1 from 1300-1500 in AC 4 and 5

Tuesday, March 15 from 1300-1500 in AC 4 and 5

The BLS changes will be discussed first and if you are an ACLS Instructor we will continue with that content.

If you are a FSLH employee please register on Net Learning.  If you are not employed by FSLH please register with Bill Perry EMS Registrar at 624-4539.

When: St. Luke’s Campus Allen Calder Conference Rooms 1& 2

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2010

Time: 1900-2100

Topics include Sources of CO poisoning, Mechanism and Pathology of CO Poisoning, Assessment and Physical findings (including the new blood CO monitors) , Treatment Options, Hyperbaric Chambers, Criteria, benefits and capabilities.

Refreshments will be served limited seating contact David Ronan droana@mvnhealth.com or Kyle Williams kwilliams@airmethods.com to register.

The Faxton St. Luke’s and Midstate EMS Offices will be closed on Friday December 24, 2010.  We will re-open Monday December 27 8AM. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all  from the Midstate REMSCO, and The Faxton St. Luke’s EMS Programs .

The Dec16th meeting of the Herkimer county EMS Agencies scheduled for Cerarville has been canceled due to weather.

The Dec 15th Madison County meeting scheduled to be held at the Cazenovia FD has been canceled by Bob Sturtevant

Herkimer County CQI meeting will be held Dec 16th at the Cedarville FD Rt 51 Beginning at 6:30 as requested at the Sept meeting

Everything the first responder should know to recognize an incident involving Chemical, Biological and Nuclear materials.  Get PDF here – contact Butch Hoffman with questions.

This will also meet the 3 hours of WMD recertification requirement for pre-hospital care refreshers.