OPEN SHIFTS: September 3, 0700-1900.
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York County Fire School: September 24 and 25. A flyer is on the bulletin board. Along with the standard, EVOC, BPOC, EMT CEH classes, there are some great new classes this year. "Got Big Water" a rural water supply class that is one of the best in the country. A basic auto-extrication class will be held at Copart, and a whole lot of other good stuff. Look over the flyer. Submit your training request ASAP.
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Operations Report: My Quarterly Report for the 2nd Quarter of 2016 is posted on the website a copy is also on the bulletin board.
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New Student: As you may already know, we are now at full-strength with our live-in students. Last Friday Jason Willette moved in. Jason will be starting the FF2 Academy on August 8th.
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New Candidate: Shevaughn Shay has completed the observer requirements and is now a first responder working on the candidate tasks.
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OLMC phone number: The OLMC physician at SMHC-Biddeford now carries a portable phone (207) 294-5905. If OLMC is needed for a patient coming to SMHC-Biddeford, you can call the physician directly. If the physician does not pick up right away, call the ED secretary at 294-5000. The process for radio requests for OLMC is unchanged. Please do not use this number to give report when OLMC is not needed. This goes into effect immediately.
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Updated SOGs: 3305/Equipment Swap out; 3307/Lock out/Tag out; 3322/Response Protocols have been updated. SOGs are available on the website. SOG 3322 changes requirements for staffing apparatus for various call types. One primary reason for changes to 3322 was to ensure proper staffing on calls. Not too many, not too few. And ensure we are prepared for the second call.
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Junior EMTs: Not every Junior Firefighter is a Junior EMT. Directive 2192 discusses requirements for Junior EMTs. Only Juniors enrolled in and EMT course will be in the Junior EMT program. The Juniors are the only Juniors authorized on the ambulance. And then only when sponsored by a senior EMT. FMI: Directive 2192.
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New online CEH Request Process: Over the past year, Maine EMS, has been working to improve the process currently used to request approval for continuing education credits.
The new process will utilize the eLicensing system and will be an online request process.
· eLicensing allows for a completed CEH request to reach the approving Training Center faster.
· Ability for the individual requesting the approval to track the status of a request submitted.
· The individual requesting approval will receive notifications on receipt, issuance of a course approval, or request for more information.
· The individual requesting approval will be responsible for entry of attendee’s, which will greatly decrease the time for credit to appear on attendees’ training reports.
An online education for providers is now available on MEMSEd providing detailed steps as well as a system and process overview. Access MEMSEd at: http://www.maine.gov/ems/providers/MEMSEd.html
The request process is available for use today! At a future date Maine EMS will require training to be requested through this system. If you experience any problems with the systems, please email the support system at: emssupport@maine.gov
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Have you downloaded the FEMA App? It is not only a terrific app for:
weather alerts - you can receive alerts for 5 locations, allowing you to keep track of family
disaster safety tips interactive emergency checklist. But, you can also use the app for fire safety reminders. The latest version of the FEMA app is available for free in the App Store for Apple devices and Google Play for Android devices. The reminders are available in English and Spanish and are located in the “Prepare” section of the FEMA App. http://www.fema.gov/mobile-app
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Responder Safety: Some great on-line courses. https://learning.respondersafety.com/
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Several of the fire department members will be out of town this coming week. Manpower may be a little light. Do not hesitate to call for mutual aid manpower if needed.
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Have a great weekend,
Chief
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