Dave Ryan's EMT-C(at)
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Director’s Updates
** Breaking news of interest to NorthStar Staff ** (Last Updated 3/9/10)
And Hey, Please Be Careful Out There...
Operations Manager On Call:
Mar. 8 - 14
Felicia - 491-0376 (EMS1), 778-1027 (cell), 759-7188 (pager)
"Begin challenging your own assumptions. Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while or the light won't come in."
~ Alan Alda
- FCHN Cabin Fever Week: Wed 3/10 5p Spaghetti Dinner at FMH Cafe, Free to employees, $4 for family.... Movie night all week at Narrow Gauge Cinema $4 pp, show ID... Sat 3/13 50% discount at Rangeley Lakes and Trails Center. Now you know.
- MEMS is still looking for an MEMS Education czar/czarina. Pay range between about $690 and $933/week. EMT-I or higher, with lots of experience required. Deadline for application 3-26. Go to the MEMS website for more info. (Or ask Jan Brinkman!)
- FCHN's Bring your Child to Work Day is April 15. I'm not sure we want smaller kids on the trucks but if your, say, 16 year old or older wants to ride along that week, let us know. And/or contact Education Dept on 779-2381... they may be able to shadow someone else.
- Here's an easy, free 1.5 CEHs... Maine EMS has created a training module for OLMC at www.quantiamd.com/maineems. While focused on the role of OLMC, EMS staff can earn CEHs by taking the course as well. And it shows us what OLMC should know. Takes about an hour (or you can 'next' your way through it pretty quickly) with a test at the end. You need to register at the site first then take the course. Give it a shot. I passed!
- We say so long and all the best to Billye Senecal as she leaves NorthStar to focus on her many (many!) other commitments. Although we will still see her often through the AmeriCorps program (and perhaps via that other Senecal in the ranks), we will miss her on the trucks. Thanks, Billye. We wish you well!
- So, you think you got them all right? Check out the answers to the Skills Days' Protocol Test. You'd be surprised at some of the answers. Dig out the Protocol Book, put your feet up and click here for all the answers.
- Free Sea Dogs tics... Hometown Heroes night, Hadlock Field, Portland, Friday, April 16. If you are interested let Dave know by March 8. (If you get the tickets, you gotta go.) Your name on the scoreboard and everything! 3 tickets only and you need to be an EMT to get 'em.
- Some slight shifting in the ranks... you will soon see Eric Baker doing time at Phillips, usually on Mondays, to better spread the talent through the bases.
- To serve you better, Abbie has graciously volunteered to be the contact for the "company store" on Wednesdays and Sundays if you need uniform apparel. And, as always, Peter is the primary go-to-guy. Thanks Abbie and Peter!
- Another skills review into the history books. Many were introduced to Mario (my Italian cousin) and everyone "passed" all the stations! There were some 'interesting '(!) assessments and some twists on the protocols and there are some who might have been a little rusty in some areas but overall, most think it went very well. Suggestions for next year should go to Carol, Mike or Felicia. Thanks to all!
- Probably not news to most but Ben is officially going to Rangeley Base and Carl will be doing Farmington shifts with Steve. Look for that change to happen the week of Feb. 21. Swap is good for them, good for NorthStar!
- It may interest you to know that every three years or so we do a sweep of drivers license records. Aside from a few speeding tickets, a couple of accidents and some other minor stuff over the past 10 years or so, we have a very clean record. Thank you and keep up the good work!
- Central Line... Winter 2010 is on line and ready for your reading enjoyment. Click Staff Page, Central Line, Winter 2010. Lots of Smalls Falls, MetiMan, and a polar bear. Thanks, Cory!
- If you live, work, play, have relatives or ever pass through the greater Livermore Falls area, you should know about a great little website: www.jllfhealthservices.org. All the health related services (even vets and funeral homes!) in the area are listed here. Bookmark it and tell your friends!
- EMS Week May 16 - 22, 2010. Block that week off on your calendars. "Anytime. Anywhere. We'll be there." And celebrating NorthStar's 5th Birthday... Carol already has ideas!! Do Not Miss It!
- Reminder... NetLearning never (ever) stops! Please check it periodically and make sure you are caught up. Takes only minutes! There are several who have a few (or more than a few) to do to stay current. Thank you!
