SAEMS Annual Report - Southern Alleghenies EMS Council, Inc.

Change is the law of life.
And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.
John F. Kennedy
Welcome to the Annual Report for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the Southern
Alleghenies EMS Council. Hopefully you will find the included information to be
representative of our various activities throughout the year.
Nothing can be truer than the statement above as it relates to EMS in the
Nation, in the Commonwealth within the Region, and at your individual services.
EMS is facing major challenges in the coming years due to a variety of issues, and
now is the time to start preparing for the future. There are a number of different
forces coming into play to create the “Perfect Storm” to drive change within the
system.
There is an old Chinese proverb, (or curse, depending on how you look at it)
that says “May You Live in Interesting Times”. Pennsylvania now has a new state
EMS Director, the Act 37 Rules and Regulations are poised to be published, which
include new certification levels and minimum standards, the Affordable Health
Care Act will drive dramatic changes across the healthcare and reimbursement
sectors, EMS is expanding into non-traditional roles in community paramedicine
and mobile integrated healthcare (MIH), and will certainly be forming new
relationships as part of Accountable Healthcare Organizations. Clearly EMS will
be “interesting” in the coming years!
The past year has been one of great change for the Southern Alleghenies
EMS Council, and it is my intent to continue building and renewing relationships;
focusing on our ultimate goal of ensuring that the patient receives the best
possible EMS care within the region; that services, providers and other
stakeholders have the support that they need to do their jobs efficiently and
effectively; to provide high quality education at both the basic and continuing
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education level; and to improve our focus on quality improvement and provider
safety. We have a great staff at the Council, and we always stand willing to
provide support and assistance to EMS stakeholders.
I encourage you to become involved in the Council as a general member,
committee member or just to provide ideas, suggestions and thoughts on what
we could do better to service the EMS community and ultimately ensure that the
patient receives the best possible care. Ultimately it is not about you, your
organization, the Council, the Bureau of EMS- our ultimate focus needs to remain
on the reason we exist, the patient.
I thank you for everything that you do every day. It all boils down to the
fact that you are the EMS system. You have ownership of the future of the
system. Sometimes change is painful, but it is important to ensure that you are
looking ahead and preparing for the changes that are coming down the road. The
past is gone, the present is now, but the future is always ahead.
This year’s EMS Week slogan was “EMS. One Mission. One Team.”. That is
my ultimate goal for the Region.
Again, THANK YOU for all that you do every day!
Sincerely,
Carl L. Moen
Executive Director
Southern Alleghenies EMS Council
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Board of Directors
Bedford County
Blair County
Sheldon Benton
Allen Berkey
Justin Keel
Tom Stoudnour*
Jeff Blake
Ed Frontino
Steve Ott
Gary Watters*
Cambria County
Fulton County
Mike Brawley*
Flo Eberhart
Julie Sloan*
Tracy Stafford
Brian Barton*
Christine Englert
Shelby Knepper
Sid McConahy
Huntingdon County
Somerset County
Fred McKnight
Adam Miller
Max Park
Christy Reed*
Dennis Crossen
Mark Miller
Terry Ruparcic*
*Executive Committee Member
Regional Medical Director
John S. Karduck, M.D.
Council Staff
Carl Moen, Acting Director
Lori Driscoll, Program Specialist II - Dan Eberhart, Operations Officer
Herb Enos, Program Specialist I - Rachelle Tippery, Program Specialist I
Deb Mellott, Program Assistant II – Debbie Pasqualone, Program Assistant I
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Reviewed, revised and approved new Corporate Bylaws
Conducted two regional education programs with over 300 participants
Held the first “EMS Appreciation Day” with over 150 participants
546 continuing education classes were offered in the region
Instituted Con-Ed Link in January allowing for easier processing of con-ed rosters
Participated in two (2) Statewide Ambulance Safety Inspection Days on
January 8, 2013 and June 7, 2013
Hosted three (3) Recognition/Retention Events
Processed 76,170 Patient Care Reports
Processed 50 Medical Command Physician applications
Inspected four (4) Medical Command Facilities
Inspected 116 services;172 vehicles
Processed 811 CPR certifications and 440 endorsements
Participated in 23 Regional Task Force meetings between South Central
Mountains Task Force and Region 13
Participated in the Seasonal Leadership and Training Summit for MRC
Attended the Public Health Preparedness Summit in Atlanta, GA
Participated in PA-ICE in Anniston, AL
Provided support at Creationfest, Huntingdon County
Processed 54 fatal accident reports (FARS)
Trained and certified
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59 EMRs
36 EMTs
4 Paramedics
9 EMT Instructors
 Medical Reserve Corps supported 5 events
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Comprehensive Annual Report
Summary of Expenditures
Fiscal Year:
2012 - 2013
Regional Council Name:
South Alleghenies (09)
EMSOF Support
Number of Ambulance Services requesting EMSOF:
Number of State Recognized QRS Services requesting EMSOF:
Number of Recognized Rescue Services requesting EMSOF Support:
Column 1
EMSOF
Trailers
EMS Strike Team
Regional Planning
Regional Coordinator
Burn Training
Patient Tracking
SNS Program
Category By Program Activity
Administration Cost
Medical Command System to include
facilities inspection
Ambulance
Licensure/Inspection/Recognition QRS
and Rescue Assistance
Public Education and Information
Quality Assurance/Investigation
Data Collection
Training/Continued Education/Provider
Reports
Emergency Preparedness
Prehospital Equipment
Total Expended
Money Not Spent
EMSOF Base
Contract
Amount
$
688,839
Column 2
Column 3
EMSOF
Amendments With
State Funding
Amendments
With Federal
Funding
$
$
1,500
$
36,000
$
65,830
$
1,200
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$ 104,530.00
$ 793,369.00
Federal Funds
Expended
$
97,843
$
13,047
$
13,047
$
$
$
$
130,469
13,047
65,234
13,047
$
$
$
$
130,469
13,047
65,234
13,047
$
215,274
$
97,860
$
41,481
$ 687,302.00
$
$
104,530
$
104,530.00
1,537.00
$
Total (Expended Plus Money Not Spent) $ 688,839.00
Total Contract
$ 688,839.00
$
$
209,060.00
104,530.00
Column 4
Total For
Fiscal Year
$
688,839
$
1,500
$
36,000
$
65,830
$
$
$
1,200
$
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$
State Funds
Expended
$
97,843
# Received
Funding
64
52
8
# Requested
64
52
8
$
215,274
$
202,390
$
41,481
$ 791,832.00
$
1,537.00
$ 793,369.00
Column 5
Other
Funds
Provided To
The Region
(i.e. County
Dollars)
$
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SERVICES IN THE REGION
ACOSTA VFC
ALEXANDRIA FIRE COMPANY
QRS
AMED
ASHVILLE VFC #1
BAKERSVILLE VFD QRS
BEDFORD AREA AMBL SVC
BERLIN AREA AMBL ASSN
BLACKLICK VALLEY AMBL SVC
BLAZING ARROW HOOK &
LADDER VFD QRS
CONEMAUGH VALLEY
REGIONAL AMBULANCE
CONEMAUGH VFD
CONFLUENCE COMM AMBL
SVC
CAMBRIA ALLIANCE
CRESSON VFD QRS
CRESSON VFD VRSR
CUMBERLAND VALLEY TWP
EMS
DELGROSSO'S AMUSEMENT
PARK
BLUE KNOB SKI PATROL
DUNCANSVILLE EMS INC
BLUE KNOB VFC
BOSWELL VFD
DUNCANSVILLE FIRE DEPT
EMR TEAM
CAMBRIA TWP VFC QRS
EAST HILLS AMBL SVC
CENTRAL CITY VFD QRS
EBENSBURG AREA AMBL
ASSN
CHESTNUT RIDGE AMBL
ASSN
CITY OF ALTOONA FIRE
DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY FIRE CO OF
LILLY VRSR
EXCELSIOR VFC
EXCELSIOR VFD #1
FOREST HILLS AREA AMBL
FREEDOM TWP VFC QRS
GEESEYTOWN COMMUNITY
FIRE COMPANY
GREENWOOD FIRE DEPT
HASTINGS AREA AMBL ASSN
HEALTH RIDE PLUS
HILLTOP AMBL ASSN
HOLLIDAYSBURG AMERICAN
LEGION AMBL
HOOVERSVILLE RESCUE
SQUAD
HUNTINGDON AMBULANCE
AUTHORITY
HUSTONTOWN AREA VFC
HUSTONTOWN QRS
HYNDMAN AREA RESCUE
SQUAD
JACKSON TWP VFC
JENNERSTOWN VFD
JOHN CARROLL AREA AMBL
JOHNSTOWN FD TAC MED
FRIEDENS VFC QRS
JOHNSTOWN FIRE DEPT QRS
#1
GALLITZIN AMBL SERV
JUNIATA COLLEGE ERT
CONEMAUGH PREHOSPITAL
SERVICES
GALLITZIN FIRE COMPANY
NO 1
JUNIATA VALLEY AMBL SVC
CONEMAUGH TWP EMS
GARRETT VFD QRS
COMMUNITY VFC OF LILLY
QRS
LOGAN TOWNSHIP UNITED
FIRE DEPT VRSR
SERVICES IN THE REGION
LOGAN TWP UNITED FIRE CO
QRS
LORETTO QRS
MAPLETON FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RAYSTOWN AMBL SVC
READE AREA AMBULANCE
SUMMERHILL TWP VFC QRS
REVLOC VFC QRS
THREE SPRINGS AREA AMBL
SVC INC
RICHLAND TWP QRS
TLC ADVANCED LIFE
SUPPORT
MARKLESBURG VFC AMBL
DIV
RIVERSIDE VFC
MCCONNELLSBURG VFC
RWBT AMBL DIV
TRIPLE D AMUSEMENT LAKEMONT PARK
MED VAN TRANSPORT
SALISBURY AMBULANCE
TROUGH CREEK QRS
MEYERSDALE AREA AMBL
ASSN
SAXTON VFC AMBL DIV
TWIN CREEKS AMBL SVC
UPPER YODER VFD
MILL CREEK VFC QRS
SAXTON VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY VRSR
MOUNT UNION AMBL
SEVEN SPRINGS VFD
NEEDMORE VFC
SEVENTH WARD AMBL SVC
NEWBURG FIRE
DEPARTMENT
WARRIORS MARK FRANKLIN
QRS
SHADE GAP AREA FIRE CO
QRS
WELLERSBURG DIST VFC QRS
NORTHERN BLAIR CNTY
FOREST FIRE CREW
SHANKSVILLE VFD QRS
WEST END AMBL SVC
SHAWNEE VALLEY AMBL SVC
WILLIAMSBURG AREA AMBL
NORTHERN EMS
ORBISONIA ROCKHILL AMBL
PATTON AREA AMBL ASSN
PETERSBURG VFC QRS
PHOENIX FIRE COMPANY
QRS
PORTAGE AREA AMBL ASSN
PORTAGE VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY #1 QRS
PORTAGE VFC VRSR
ROCKWOOD VFD
SIX MILE RUN VFC AMBL DIV
SMITHFIELD VFC QRS
SOMERSET AREA AMBL ASSN
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES
EMS COUNCIL
SOUTHERN COVE EMS
STAT MEDEVAC
STONE CREEK VALLEY VFC
STOYSTOWN VFD QRS
VETERANS MEML AMBL SVC
INC
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Service Inspections
Bedford County
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Bedford Ambulance Service (ALS) – Provisional License
Raystown Ambulance (ALS) – Re-licensed
Saxton VFC Ambulance (ALS) – Provisional License
Shawnee Valley Ambulance Service (BLS) – Re-licensed
Six Mile Run VFC Ambulance (BLS) – Re-licensed
Six Mile Run VFC (QRS) – Ceased operations
Blair County
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Blue Knob Ski Patrol (QRS) – Re-recognized
City of Altoona Fire Dept. (QRS) – Re-recognized
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park (QRS) – Re-recognized
Excelsior VFC (QRS) – Re-recognized
Geeseytown Community FD (QRS) – Pending Inspection Corrections
Greenwood FD (QRS) – Re-recognized
Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service (ALS) – Re-licensed
Newburg FD (QRS) – Re-recognized
Northern Blair Forestry (QRS) – Re-recognized
Triple B Amusement – Lakemont Park (QRS) – Re-recognized
Warriors Mark Franklin (QRS) – Re-recognized
Cambria County
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Adams Twp (QRS) – ceased operations
Blacklick Valley Ambulance Service (ALS) – Re-licensed
Cambria Twp VFC (QRS) – Re-recognized
Conemaugh VFD (BLS) – Re-licensed
Forest Hills Area Ambulance (ALS) – Re-licensed
Gallitzin VFD (QRS) – Re-recognized
Jackson Twp VFC (ALS) – Re-licensed
John Carroll Area Ambulance (ALS) – Re-licensed
Patton Area Ambulance (ALS) – Re-licensed
Reade Area Ambulance (BLS) – Provisional
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Fulton County
 McConnellsburg VFC (ALS) – Re-licensed
Huntingdon County
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Juniata College(QRS) – Re-recognized
Juniata Valley Ambulance (BLS) – Re-licensed
Mapleton Fire Dept. (QRS) – Re-recognized
Marklesburg VFC Ambulance (BLS) – Re-licensed
Orbisonia Rockhill Ambulance (BLS) – Re-licensed
RWBT Ambulance Divison (ALS) – Re-licensed
Smithfield VFC (QRS) – Re-recognized
Three Springs Ambulance Service (BLS) – Re-licensed
Trough Creek (QRS) – Re-recognized
Somerset County
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Acosta VFC (QRS) – Re-recognized
Conemaugh Twp EMS (ALS) – Re-licensed
Friedens VFC (QRS) – Re-recognized
Hooversville Rescue Squad (QRS) – NEW– Recognized
Hooversville Swiftwater Rescue (QRS) – NEW– Recognized
Jennerstown VFD (BLS) – Re-licensed
New Centerville (BLS) – Ceased operations
Northern EMS (ALS) – Re-licensed
Rockwood VFD (BLS) – Re-licensed
Salisbury Ambulance (BLS) – Re-licensed
Wellersburg District VFC (QRS) – Re-recognized
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Spot Inspections
The Bureau of EMS mandated three (3) statewide safety days to conduct spot inspections during
the year. SAEMS also conducted other spot inspections as needed to ensure compliance to the
EMS Act and safe response throughout our region. The following are the services inspected
during these times and the results of the inspection.
AMED – 9 units passed
Bedford Ambulance – 2 units passed
Berlin Area Ambulance – 1 unit passed
Blacklick Valley Ambulance – 2 units passed
Boswell VFD – 1 unit passed
Cambria Alliance EMS – 2 units passed
Chestnut Ridge Ambulance – 1 unit passed
Conemaugh Twp EMS – 3 units passed
Duncansville EMS – 3 units passed
East Hills Ambulance – 4 units passed
Ebensburg Area Ambulance – 4 units passed
Forest Hills Area Ambulance – 2 units passed
Gallitzin Ambulance Service – 2 units passed
Hastings Area Ambulance – 2 units passed
Hilltop Ambulance Association – 1 unit passed
Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service – 6 units passed
Huntingdon Ambulance – 1 unit passed
Jackson Twp VFC – 1 unit passed
McConnellsburg VFC – 1 unit passed
Med-Van – 4 units passed
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Spot Inspections – continued
Meyersdale Area Ambulance – 1 unit passed
Northern EMS – 1 unit passed
Portage Area Ambulance – 1 unit passed
Priority Response – 1 unit failed (removed from service)
Priority Response – 1 unit passed (returned to service)
Raystown Ambulance – 2 units passed
Seventh Ward Ambulance – 2 units passed
Somerset Area Ambulance – 3 units passed
Upper Yoder VFD – 1 unit passed
Veterans Memorial Ambulance Service – 1 passed
West End Ambulance Service – 3 units passed
Williamsburg Area Ambulance – 1 unit passed
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Regional Projects and Prehospital Provider Equipment
(aka EMSOF)
There was a total of $34,958 available in 2012-2013. This is an increase of almost
$10,000 over the previous year. The increase was possible from funds recouped in
other areas of the budget so we could distribute more items directly to the services.
The main focus of this year was training, safety and saving lives. The Board of
Directors made the decision to fund the following.
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Metronomes for services to place on each vehicle to ensure the correct CPR
compression rate. ($4,872.75)
Continuation of the CO detector project for first in bags for all services. ($17,085)
High visibility seat belt covers as part of a multi-regional safety project to
encourage providers to utilize their seatbelts and to make it easier to verify
seatbelts are in use. ($2,197)
75 EMT textbooks to be distributed through the EMS Education Institutes to help
decrease the cost of training for students. ($8,250)
10 Pocket CPR compression monitors to support high-function CPR training
throughout the region. ($1,290)
5 HazMat Awareness Instructor Toolkits for EMS Education Institutes to meet the
new pre-requisite for all certification classes. ($2,093.75)
6 Field Training Officer Kits to train services to serve as field training sites for EMT
students. ($1,311)
Through other savings in the budget, we were able to purchase additional
supplies of the Patient Transfer form and the QRS Patient Care report to continue to
provide these for services’ use.
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Two regional one day seminars were offered this year for pre-hospital providers and our
partners.
Dangers in the Street...Active Shooters and Gang Updates
Presented by: John E. Burruss, BS, NREMT-P; Master Firefighter,
Charlottesville Fire Department & Phillip Harchack, retired Pennsylvania
State Police
Mass Casualty Incident: The Israeli Experience in Emergency
Management
Presented by: Chaim Rafalowski, Disaster Management and Projects
Coordinator in the Director General’s Office at the Israeli Center for
Emergency Preparedness (ICEP)
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This year saw a change in CPR with the Hand’s Only CPR approach for the public. SAEMS
participated in multiple events throughout the spring including the state kickoff at the
Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, a local kick off on Valentine’s Day, and opening day
with the Altoona Curve. Many services and facilities also have participated at various venues
from bingo to community festivals to church groups promoting this new technique. This has
been a collaborative effort across the Commonwealth to reach 250,000 people by EMS Week in
May 2013. That goal was blasted out of the water and a new goal was set to reach one million
people by the end of February 2014 which is National Heart Month. This has proven to be a
great initiative to get many groups to work together to help educate our communities on how
to save a life.
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CPR and First Aid
Sixty-five (65) CPR and/or First Aid classes were held through our American Heart
Training Center.
Healthcare Provider CPR
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33 classes
380 people certified
Heartsaver AED
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11 classes
140 certified
Heartsaver First Aid
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5 classes
62 certified
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR
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13 classes
136 certified
Friends and Family
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2 classes
60 participants
Bloodborne Pathogens
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1 class
13 certified
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PA - ICE
Healthcare professionals from across Pennsylvania participated in an intensive,
week long training at the federal Centers for Domestic Preparedness in Alabama,
including many healthcare professionals from the Region.
One hundred forty-three professionals from public health entities, Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) and hospitals attended the training April 15-19.
“The Pennsylvania contingent was the largest group ever to complete this training,”
Acting Secretary of Health Michael Wolf said. “The Federal Emergency Management
Agency worked very closely with us to customize the exercise specifically for our
needs, providing our designated professionals with tailored preparedness tools and
experience.”
The attendees received extensive training specific to their professions. The
week culminated with the participants coming together for Integrated Capstone
Event (ICE) training, an all-hazards exercise that focuses on emergency response
to a catastrophic natural disaster or terrorist act. Specifically, the Pennsylvania ICE
scenario involved a small domestic terrorist organization carrying out multiple attacks on
a fictional city, resulting in more than 300 injured people needing immediate triage and
treatment. A combination of role players and state-of-the-art human patient simulators
were used for the ICE training. All training costs were fully funded by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Recognition, Recruitment, Retention
EMS Night with the Johnstown Tomahawks, EMS Appreciation
Day, & SAEMS Night at PNG Ballpark
This year saw significant changes in the Recognition Events. HOCKEY….The first ever EMS Night
with the Johnstown Tomahawks happened on January 11, 2013 at the Johnstown War
Memorial.
Julie Sloan, EMT from Cambria County, opened the evening with a beautiful
rendition of the National Anthem.
Scott Keyser, EMT from Cambria County, dropped the first puck.
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SAEMS Staff having fun with the mascot
Fun on the ice
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EMS Appreciation Day was held during EMS week in honor of the EMS providers in the region.
The day included 17 continuing education classes, vendors, displays, food, prizes, and loads of
fun. Over 150 EMS providers and partners attended the event that was held at the Newry Lions
Club.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013, marked the 11th year for SAEMS Night with the Altoona Curve baseball
team. It is a fun tradition each year for many providers and their families to attend. And some
years it really doesn’t rain.
Staff and helpers prepared for the crowds to enter
What did I win? What did I win?
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Response
Superstorm Sandy pummeled the east coast Fall 2012 causing the Region 09 Strike
Team to be deployed to two separate locations in New Jersey to offer assistance to
some of the hardest hit areas. The teams operated out of two (2) separate base camps:
one in the Atlantic City area and the other in East Rutherford. They helped with
evacuations, covered 9-1-1 calls, worked in shelters, and provided sustenance to other
emergency responders and themselves when necessary.
AMED has two teams and both were deployed; the first team for eleven (11) days and
the second team for eight (8) days. The teams included James Greene (Paramedic &
Crew Chief), Joseph (Casey) Eaton (Paramedic), Caleb Stephens (EMT), Brian Stewart
(EMT), Robert Seiler (2nd Crew Chief & Paramedic), and Tom Miller (EMT).
Conemaugh Twp EMS was deployed for seven (7) days. Their team included Terry
Ruparcic (Paramedic & Region 09 Strike Team Leader), Heidi Lampel (Paramedic & Crew
Chief), John Chipchosky (EMT), John Zellam (EMT) and John Bowman (EMT).
Ebensburg Ambulance Service was deployed for seven (7) days. Their team included
Mindy Maraj-Owens (Paramedic & Crew Chief), Tracey McGinnis (EMT), Dennis Gresh
(EMT), and Gregory Wagner (EMT).
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Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service was deployed for seven (7) days.
Their team included Robert Craig (Paramedic & Crew Chief), Kristina Starr (EMT), Marcus
Angello (EMT), and Daniel Eastep (EMT).
Hustontown Area VFC was deployed for five (5) days except for Brian Barton (EMT)
who served as the second Region 09 Team Leader and was deployed for seven (7) days.
The remaining members of their team included Christine Englert (EMT & Crew Chief),
Shelby Knepper (EMT), and Randy Black (EMT).
Med Van deployed Jim Smith (Paramedic) as the Region 09 Team Leader for the second
deployment.
7th Ward Ambulance was deployed for eight (8) days. Their team included Toni Grove
(Paramedic & Crew Chief) and Joe Brawley (EMT).
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The Medical Reserve Corps was also activated during Superstorm Sandy and
assisted the American Red Cross with staffing shelters in Huntingdon and Fulton
counties in anticipation of having to evacuate homes due to flooding. In Huntingdon
County, Jean Dunn (EMT), Lydia Lane (RN) and Fred McKnight (EMT) were on hand in
the event medical services were required. In Fulton County, Brian Seiler (Paramedic)
and Judy Eisman (RN) were prepared to provide medical services. Luckily, neither
shelter had to be utilized and the volunteers were sent home within 24 hours.
During the entire deployment, the Council worked closely with the Bureau of
EMS, the American Red Cross, and our local EMA Directors to ensure all needs were met
and our communities were safe.
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Toys for Tots
Our community service project this year was a toy collection for the
underprivileged children in the region. We held our collection a little
differently this year by putting the challenge out to involve all EMS. We
had some services that jumped right on board to help collect the toys.
Conemaugh Township EMS led the way by collecting 195 toys
followed by Bedford Ambulance Service who collected 94 toys. Overall,
377 toys were donated to the local Toys for Tots program.
This now will become an annual event hopefully building each year
to collect more and more toys to help provide a little magic for the children
in the region.