Mathews
Volunteer
Rescue Squad + Mathews VA 23109 + May 2008
Spring is definitely here! The yellow
coating is starting to fade but the coughing and sneezing from
allergies still abound. But it is good to be warmer and soon
we'll be complaining about the heat.
Thank
You Steve!
Probably the biggest and baddest news is that Steve is leaving us and
moving to Virginia Beach this month. He has been an invaluable
asset to the Squad and a friend to all. When available, Steve was
there; he not only pulled duty most Wednesdays morning, day and night
but also answered up on many, many calls when an EVOC was needed.
He spent hundreds of hours making sure our fleet of vehicles was up and
running and also spearheaded the purchase of new ambulances.
Since joining the Squad in 2001, Steve has served on the BOD numerous
times and has always been willing to help out with various Squad
projects.
Steve, thank you so much for being such an active and willing member of
the Squad. The very best to you and Karen. You will be
sorely missed by all of us. Come visit when you can and dip your
wings if you fly over.
Congratulations
To :)
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Caroline, a Junior member successfully completed certification
requirements for EMT-B. Caroline is #353; unfortunately, she cannot run
as AIC until she turns 18.
Thank You To :)
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Long time members Barbara, Jane and Mike who are no longer
responding to calls. They have dedicated many years and hours to
the
Squad serving in front and behind the scenes. We appreciate all
of
their contributions. We also appreciate their continued support.
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Those who continue to respond to extra calls and hopefully more members
will pitch in.
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Dave, whose title should really be CFO, and his assistants Eunice
and Maryann for all of their time and effort keeping our finances
straight and bills paid. Through Dave's guidance, the Squad is
doing
very well. The fund drive has brought in approximately $60,000!
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Welcome Aboard To :)
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Fred Cary (#514) who has experience in the trucking industry and
will be taking over for Steve as Vehicle Maintenance Officer.
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Joe Hammond, just completed the EMT-B requirements and is beginning
his 3QA. He is #358. Joe is the pastor of Locust Grove
United
Methodist Church.
Bylaws
Changes
Participating membership at the April meeting voted to make the
following changes to the Squad bylaws:
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The vice president, secretary and treasurer are now voting members of
the BOD.
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Officers and BOD members will serve two year terms. Refer to the
President's message in last month's Rescue News for details.
Training
The "Training Opportunities" notebook has been revived.
Information on
classes, workshops, symposiums, etc. will be included and the book will
be kept in the bookcase in the back of the training room.
Approval
from Glenn, James or Ralph is necessary in order to attend and have the
cost covered by the Squad.
Check with Glenn concerning a self-taught training program "When an
infant dies at home." This program must be completed by mid-June
to
receive CEUs.
An EVOC class will be offered at Deltaville within the next month or
two. We have several members who have expressed interest.
More
specific information will be announced as we receive it. The
Squad
will be offering another EMT-B class starting in September.
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QA/Runsheets
Some reminders/information regarding filling out the runsheets which
are legal documents monitored by the state:
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If you take vitals but don't transport then you treated the patient, so
mark the "Treated and Released" box, not the "No Treatment Required"
box. Also mark the "Standing Orders" box.
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Obtain a Patient Refusal only when you think the patient should go to
the ER but they refuse to go. If you don't think the patient
needs to go but you take vitals then it is "Treated and Released."
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If you are toned to help someone up or from the car to the house, etc.
and no vitals are taken, mark the "No Treatment Required" box and the
"Public Service" box under "Type of Call."
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When toned for a MVA, it is best to continue to the scene as long as
those involved in the accident are still on scene, even if they say
they are okay.
Reminders
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Please check the bulletin board for events for which standby crews
are needed. There are several events coming up including the bike
tour, Relay for Life, Triad and the Gwynn's Island Festival.
Don't
forget our Open House! The more members who sign up, the less
time
each member has to put in so please try to help out.
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The slate of nominations for 2008-2009 officers and BOD members will
be presented to the membership at the May meeting. At that time
nominations will also be taken from the floor. Please let Dan,
Lindy
or Yvette know if you would like to run for a position.
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Make sure the unit is restocked and supplies are in the correct
location before leaving the ER. Replace items not supplied by the
ER
when returning to the building. And remember, more is not
necessarily
better. Check the inventory sheet to make sure how many are
required
and where they belong. Don't be responsible for the lack of
supplies
having a bad result on the next call.
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+ We will
be taking a Squad picture before the June general meeting so
all members are asked to wear long, dark pants and white button front
uniform shirts. If you do not have a shirt, contact Lindy.
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When you are on duty, be sure to acknowledge the tones ASAP so the
dispatcher does not have to tone again (unless more members are
required).
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When arriving on scene after other members are there go to the AIC
on scene to be briefed on the situation even if you will be taking over
AIC. Don't rush in and start taking over the scene. Be calm
and work
together.
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Keep radio transmissions professional, don't try to be funny or
sarcastic and keep traffic to a minimum.
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Wayne will be riding for EMS this month.
Our
Condolences
Ann Nichols, who is a member of our Auxiliary, on the death of her
sister, Mimi, who was also an Auxiliary member. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you.
B-Day Wishes Go To :)
John Bell 5/5
Jeremy Scheid 5/5
Doug Sier 5/13
Charlene Love-Sweet 5/16
Important Dates
May 8 Squad
Training 1900 Mass Casualty
May 21 Auxiliary Meet 1000
May 21 EMSAT 1930 Midwifery and EMS
May 22 Board Meet 1830 Gen. Meet 2000
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