NorthStar Community Information (see the Archives too)
- NorthStar's Bike Medic Team was featured in the Winter 2008 edition of Maine Cylcist, a newsletter of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Read the article here (2/8/2008)
- Rick Batt compares NorthStar's history of regionalization with the current school consolidation in an article in the Franklin County "The Daily Bulldog". pdf of article here. (2/5/2008)
- NorthStar and Paramedic Pete Boucher are featured in the Journal of EMS (JEMS) Magazine's "Call to Action" pictorial spread. Photos by Stephenie Boucher, EMT-B. February 2008 issue, pages 14-15 (2/1/08) (this pdf layout file is in color and takes a few seconds to load.)
- NorthStar's Ed Strapp, EMT-I, was selected as one of only seven members of the National Ski Patrol Safety Team. See the Press Release by the NSP here. More information is at www.nsp.org.
- NorthStar, runner up to EMS Magazine's Gold National Service Award, was featured in the magazine's December 2007 issue (page 184) highlighting the Service's community service activities. (12/10/07)
- NorthStar "graduates" two AmeriCorps members, Don Salm and Ben Guild. Following a long line of distinguished alumni in the Phillips area, Don and Ben are planning for their Paramedic licenses. (10-29-07)
- NorthStar takes delivery of a new ambulance for its Sugarloaf Base. (10-15-07)
- NorthStar takes delivery of a new ambulance and introduces Capnography and CPAP on its ambulances. (9-19-07)
- The NorthStar Bike Team was very active in Rangeley over the July 4th (2007) holiday. Education, helmet fittings, patient calls. (7-5-07)
- YouTube Video of a NorthStar ambulance with some interesting comments about passing on the left. (Video posted 6-2-07)
- NorthStar's 2007 awards were given at the recognition dinner on May 23. Wade Browne was awarded NorthStar EMT of the Year while Don Salm, Peggy Betts, Greg Drummond, Ben Guild, and Peter Wade all were designated Base EMTs of the Year. Read all about it!. (5-24-07)
- NorthStar received the HeartSafe Communities award at the Gold level in a ceremony in Augusta on May 22. Focusing on the Chain of Survival and education, the award recongized NorthStar for its leadership in cardivascular disease prevention. (5-22-07)
- The question about why the ambulances idle during the winter was answered in a Letter to the Editor from the Director. (12-18-2006)
- Paramedics Rebecca Morin and Pete Boucher of NorthStar Backcountry Rescue Team shared outdoor tips with Stratton Elementary School students. And Becky's picture. (12-4-2006)
- NorthStar released information about its FY2008 subsidy program. The Morning Sentinel's version and the Sun Journal version are on online. NorthStar's website also has all the information - click here. (11-14-2006)
- NorthStar takes delivery of new Ambulance for Sugarloaf and two Stryker "Power Cots". Continuing to upgrade the NorthStar fleet, the latest ambulance has been remounted and returned to the Sugarloaf Base. Additionally, two new electonic/hydrolic powered stretchers have been delivered for use at the Farmington and Livermore Bases. (10-19-2006)
- A couple of runs over the weekend prove the benefits of the "Wilderness" in WEMT. A Mooselook boat rescue and an Alder Stream rescue. Firehouse.com has the Sentinel's Alder Stream article (click here). (9-23-2006)
- NorthStar staff (Rod Koehn and Earle Albert) helped secure a Lifepak heart monitor/defibrillator for the Winthrop Veterinary Hospital. Through the Rangeley Region Health Center's donation, the Vet Hospital's "patients" now can get the benefit of this diagnostic tool. See Rod and Dr. Bill Bryant with a patient. (9-13-2006)
- NorthStar at the Farmington Fair. NorthStar is offering wristbands, DNA kits and more at its newly relocated First Aid Station at the Farmington Fair September 17-23, 2006 (9-5-2006)
- NorthStar announces first Lifeline installation. NorthStar installed its first Lifeline at the Parsons home in Kingfield. Picture (8-24-2006)
- NorthStar reintroduces Lifeline Program in its Greater Franklin County coverage area. NorthStar is pleased to once again be installing Lifeline’s products in the community. If you are interested, leave a message with NorthStar Lifeline’s coordinator at 779-2638 or call (800) 242-1306 ext 4706. (8-14-2006)
- Mock OUI Accident Scene at Mt. Abram HS. NorthStar and local emergency services put on accident demonstration. Fire Departments, Sheriff Office, State Police and MAHS students took part. Coordinated by NorthStar EMTs Blaine Rackliff and Jane Thorndike. (6-05-2006). A Picture. Lots of Pictures (takes a few minutes to load).
- NorthStar Delivers New Ambulance to Rangeley Base. NorthStar took delivery of a new, remounted ambulance replacing the 1996 vehicle purchased from the town in 2005. Also a picture featuring #16 with Harold Schaetzle, Tami McGarvey and Carl Blondell. (6-01-2006).
- NorthStar Providers Recognized. NorthStar’s recent Recognition Dinner and Awards Night was a big success. Honorees including Carl Blondell, NorthStar EMT of the Year, Sheila Hoyt, Peggy Betts, Ian Shamp, Penny Salm, and Samantha Jenkins as Base EMTs of the Year. Read all about it! (5-22-2006).
- NorthStar Announces Base Management Changes. NorthStar announces that effective April 15, Cory Morse, Farmington Base’s Supervisor. is taking the position of Senior (Float) Medic and Mike Senecal is adding the Farmington Base to his responsibilities. (4-3-2006).
- NorthStar offers "DNA ID Kits". NorthStar, northwest Maine’s regional Emergency Medical (Ambulance) Service is offering a unique Identification Kit to parents and families in the area at no charge. The pocket-sized kits can be completed at home for each child (or adult for that matter). The kit is then kept at the home in case a child becomes missing. (2-13-2006).
- NorthStar announces Training Upgrades. All NorthStar paramedics are trained in Paramedic Interfacility Transports (PIFT)... 100% of the entire NorthStar staff is qualified with Ambulance Vehicle Operator Course (AVOC) training, one year ahead of state mandates... more Wilderness designations (Hands on Health)(1-20-2006).
- NorthStar is involved in many other Community Activities around the Region. They include:
- Presentations or demonstrations at schools, daycares and civic organizations.
- Ambulance coverage for area sporting events.
- Preceptor program for EMT, physician and nursing students.
- First Aid coverage for the Franklin County Agricultural Fair.
- “Pet sitting” at the animal shelter.
- Presentations at school career days.
- Teaching area EMT and First Responder courses.
- Volunteers and/or contributors to the local United Way campaign.
- Presentation of Bike Rodeos teaching bicycle safety to local youngsters.
- Deployment of a Bike Medic team to cover local festivals, celebrations and parades. EMS training to area responders.
- Participates in area disaster planning and drills.
- Ongoing planning for community programs, including “House Calls”, a program to visit elderly citizens.
Ask us what we can do in your neighborhood!!
