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Anniversaries for

February 2012

The Phoenix

VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT

February 2012

22 Pages

Page 2 Chief’s Desk

Drill Pictures

Nominations

Page 5 Staff Photos

EVOC photo

Clean FD

“The SiT-rep”

Top Responders for

January 2012

Birthdays for February 2012

* Warning Military *

Page 9 Driving

Alpha 1

Page 4 Chief’s Photos

Fire Training

Corrections

Page 6 Congratulation

Move Over Law

Distracted

Physicals

Events

Training

Barbara

USAA

Safety Battalion

Page 8 Winter Fires

AFG-SAFER

Winter Driving

Calendars

3 Memorial

Recruit NY

Scholarships

Flu

Jeff Peck 18

Mike Peck 14

Gary Lawson 10

Lynda Scott 10

Total Calls 20

YTD 32

Chris Cruz 07

Kevin Nascimento 06

Mike Peck 05

Karen Lilly 01

Judy Saslow 01

Ed Tweedy 01

Adi Israeli 02/01

Brendan Tobin 02/09

PL Larson 01/25

Jerry Miller 01/27 Page 10 Scald Burns

Events—Fire

Groundhog Day—It’s a toss up

February 2, 2012 Punxsutawney Phil

Saw his shadow > More

Winter

Staten Island Chuck did

not see his shadow > Spring

Valentine’s Day

Don’t forget about

the one you care

about!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

www.2012valentinesday.net/

February—African American

History Month www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

February—National Heart

Month http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

Page 11 Events—Fire

FEMA/EMS

Housing

Page 12 Events—Fire

Meetings

Rehab Photo

NFA Applying

Page 14 VFD Drills

Events

Uniforms

Super Bowl

Knock Sensor

Firehouse Cleanliness:

Super Bowl 46—

Indianapolis

Hot Off the Press Just released up to date info

on the proposed changes to

NYS EMS—02/05/12 Thank you Mike McEvoy

http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?

u=7c2f58ae71dcfe7266460ff

c2&id=fdc59cced5&e=b16

6364721

Page 3 Article—Storms

Page 7 Blood Drive

NYSEG

Driving

FD Cleanup

2012 Leap Year

Page 15 Military Update

Military Info

Congrats Barb!

Exclusions

Thanks

Page 17 EMS Coalition

Page 16 EMS Awards

Changes EMS

Training

Page 17-21EMS

Training.

Page 22 FD Assistance

* Warning EMS News *

* It’s Safe Again *

February 2012 The Phoenix

Chief’s Desk February 2012

February Chiefs Desk

A number of mutual aid fires occurred in January and

kept our department busy providing assistance to our

neighboring departments. We also had a close call on

Smith Ridge Rd. with a garbage can fire in a basement.

On January 3, we responded to a working fire with Eng 142 and Tanker 4 at number 82 Twin Lakes Rd.

This was an extended operation that included many area fire departments. Water supply was a major is-

sue as the house was at the end of a mile long narrow road. While there were lakes on both sides of the

street, the water was not accessible in sufficient volume. In the end Tower Ladder 57 from Bedford Hills

would set up and be fed by a mile plus of 5 inch hose from a dry hydrant out on Oscaleta Rd.

We had our own close call at 245 Smith Ridge Rd on January 14th. An automatic alarm was upgraded to

smoke in the house and possible oil burner malfunction by 60 Control. Upon arrival light smoke was

coming out the front door and the odor was not that consistent with an oil burner “puff back”. A signifi-

cant smoke condition was found in the basement and a plastic garbage can was found smoldering near

the rear door. The door was opened and the garbage can remove from the house. Positive pressure venti-

lation was used to clear the smoke from the house.

On January 15th, the New Canaan Fire Department requested tankers from Vista and Pound Ridge along

with tankers from Wilton and Weston, CT, for a house that was 80% involved on arrival at 43 Fawn

Lane. We supplied 5 tanker loads for this fire that also was a total loss due to lack of water supply. And

finally, on January 30th we were requested by Croton Falls to 30 June Rd. for a working fire in a 2 story

wood frame approx 15,000sqft structure. We would only be needed for one load and then returned to ser-

vice the Battalion 13.

As the month ends we prepare for the Giants - Patriots in Super Bowl 46. The road to the super bowl has

made for some exciting playoff games viewed in the “Ready Room”. We look forward to a good turn out

on February 5th for the big game. Go GIANTS!!!

Stay Safe,

Chief Dingee

Photo from the

Spinal

Immobilization

Drill Photo submitted by:

John Conti

Immobilization drill

at the Vista FD 01/30/2012

(Patient (in chair)

Captain Jeff Peck and

holding C-Spine

Firefighter Dom

Mangone)

Vista FD Line Officers—2012-13 Submitted by: Nominating Committee

The Vista FD Nominating Committee will

be meeting and interviewing candidates

for Operational (Line) Officers through

the month of February 2012

If you want to meet or be interviewed—

Interviews will be on Monday evenings

Please email Karen Lilly at:

[email protected]

Committee is: Ron Egloff, Debbie Ferman

(alternate), Jim Marcarello, Karen Lilly,


Fixing storm emergency response flaws Written by Jane K. Dove—Submitted by: Chief Bill Dingee

Thursday, 02 February 2012 00:00 - Lewisboro Ledger 02/02/2012—Premission from Editor Ken Mastro—Thank you

Responding to a host of complaints from Lewisboro residents about inadequate town response to last year's weather

calamities and power outages, Town Board members proposed some low-tech ways to keep them in the critical in-

formation loop in the future.

Acknowledging they experienced severe difficulty in effectively communicating emergency information to residents during the disastrous aftermaths of the August hurricane and the October snowstorm, Town Board members have set

some near-term and longer term goals for future handling of similar events where power is out for extended periods.

The group sat down Monday night with William Dingee, chairman of the town's Emergency Management Commit-tee and chief of the Vista Fire Department, to brainstorm some ideas for getting critical information out to residents

before and during emergency situations.

In addition to Mr. Dingee, members of the emergency management committee include the chiefs of the South Salem and Goldens Bridge fire departments, the captain of the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC), and the

town highway superintendent.

Membership on the committee is assigned by job title rather than name.

Town Board member Frank Kelly was the group's liaison to the committee last year and was reappointed to that po-sition for this year.

Discussion Mr. Dingee recommended that a new chair be appointed, saying that he found he "could not be in two places at once" when disaster strikes. "We need someone who can do the job without it interfering with their regular duties,"

he said. The board agreed, with Mr. Parsons saying "the chairman should not be a critical guy on the ground."

Officials said that when a calamity strikes that results in prolonged power outages, communications and dissemina-

tion of information may have to take some different, although "low-tech," approaches. Mr. Parsons said he believes the town needs to focus on one or two ways of providing pre-disaster information that

do not depend on power or technology.

"We need communication with the public prior to the event. I am thinking of a magnetized plastic card for refrigera-tors that contains vital information like where to get things like water, dry ice, showers, wi-fi connections, whatever

is essential. In these last two events, the problem was not lack of availability but people not knowing where to go for

needed items. The card could be mailed to all residents." Mr. Parsons said supplies should be made available at the three firehouses; the three shopping centers; and the Town

House.

Mr. Parsons added the town also needs to develop a complete list of vulnerable residents, including the elderly, the

infirm and people on oxygen. "We need to know the names of people shut in their homes. We know some, but there are others we don't know about."

Town Board members had some additional suggestions.

Mr. Kelly said the town should make better use of radio stations and consider using vehicles with loudspeakers to make emergency announcements around town.

Town Board member Peter DeLucia said that the U.S. mail could also be used to disseminate emergency informa-

tion. "During all that happened, the mail was delivered," he said. He also mentioned using the newspaper, and set-ting up emergency information bulletin boards in shopping centers.

Mr. Kelly said the key factor is "regular dissemination of information."

"Timely updates are essential," he said. "The last time people told me they felt they were in a black hole of lack of

information. We have to do better." Mr. Parsons also suggested the concept of "block captains" who would be responsible for the town, section by sec-

tion.

Town Board member Dan Welsh asked which of these suggestions could be done immediately, and the group agreed that the informational refrigerator card could be first, followed by a brochure with information about where

to go and what to do in terms of an emergency.

Town Board member John Pappalardo said the community bulletin boards containing emergency information could

also be implemented quickly at little cost. The group agreed to move forward with the low-tech solutions suggested, with the magnetized refrigerator card first

on the list. http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/lewisboroledger/news/localnews/113426-fixing-storm-emergency-response-flaws.html

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/lewisboroledger/news/localnews/113426-fixing-storm-emergency-response-flaws.html


Photos from the Chief’s Desk Photos submitted by: Chief Bill Dingee

House Fire—South Salem—01/03/2012 House Fire—South Salem—01/03/2012

House Fire—South Salem—01/03/2012

Vista FD Assistant Chief Sean Kelly (left) and

Pound Ridge Firefighter Matt Willie (right)

House Fire—South Salem—01/03/2012

Vista FD Firefighter/EMT PJ Larson (on nozzle) and

Firefighter/EMT Jen Dingee (backup)

House Fire—New Canaan—01/15/2012

Garbage

Can Fire

254

Smith

Ridge Road

01/14/

2012

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Webcast—Fire Engineering/Globe—

Stretching the Initial Attack Line http://www.fireengineering.com/fire-dynamics.html?

bcpid=1115364454001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAAEheac

c~,POub7blnBC_Wi_SKDLsjmDz-ECfGknx-

&bclid=17215792001&bctid=1362229318001

Hiring—NYC—Correction

Officers

Deadline to file: March 9, 2012 http://www.nyc.gov/html/doc/html/job/

job_opp.shtml

MVA—Rte 123—01/27/2012


Photos from the Newsletter Staff—Photos submitted by: Adam Ochs

Football Sunday 2011—(left to right): Firefighter

Joey Haberny, EMS Lieutenant Mike Behringer

(note the helicopter flying “overhead”), Baskin

Robins Kim Malizia, Captain Jeff Peck

Awards Dinner (December 2, 2011)—Captain

Jeff Peck (not totally visible) is “crowning” EMS

Lieutenant Mike Behringer King of something—

possibly of EMS need to check with Captain Peck

Awards Dinner (December 2, 2011)—Preparing

for the dinner (left to right): Captain Jeff Peck,

EMS Lieutenant Mike Behringer (toy balloon in

hand), Firefighter Dominick Mangone

(by window)

Awards Dinner (December 2, 2011)—Preparing

for the dinner and another “crowning moment”

for EMS Lieutenant Mike Behringer (others in

the picture): Firefighter Martin Rojas (doing the

crowning), Firefighter Jerry Miller (background)

EVOC Class at Pound Ridge VAC: Photos and story

submitted by: Firefighter Brian Porco & Lynda Scott

VFD member will Cervantes drives 84B2 flawlessly through the

PRVAC hosted EVOC class. The driving portion took place in the

large parking lot about a quarter of a mile into the Ward Pound Ridge

Reservation where three BLS rigs and members from several depart-

ments and VAC's, navigated eight different stages with only two

inches on either side of the wheelbase to spare. Having little room for

error, Will Cervantes, Linda Scott, Rich Aloia, and Brian Porco all

passed with excessive success. The members of our department can be

that much more confident in their abilities to maneuver our rigs in even

the tightest of situations and be certain that they will drive with due regard for your safety and those who we are transporting. Those who

participated would like to thank our firehouse for providing the oppor-

tunity to train at such high levels and for providing the ambulance

which guided us to such success. Also they would like to thank

PRVAC and it's members for hosting and providing food and warm

refreshments for those waiting for their turn in the cold. Special thanks

to: Captain Lisa Pauling, MKVAC and Ex-Chief Joanne Aquilino, Bedford FD for the EVOC class

Notice:

Your mom

doesn’t work

here at the

firehouse

That means:

You must clean

up after

Yourselves Thank you


Congratulations to Steven Woodstead Being reelected as Commissioner of the Vista Fire District #1

for a term of:

January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017

Also being appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Board

All the best!

‘Move Over’ Law has been Expanded: The “Move Over” traffic safety law

has been expanded on New

Year’s Day 2012 to include tow

truck operators and

other authorized personnel

involved in roadside assistance

or highway maintenance

Drivers must use due care when approaching an

emergency vehicle that displays red and/or white

emergency lighting:

On all roads and highways, drivers must reduce

speed;

On Parkways and other controlled access highways with

multiple lanes, when approaching an emergency vehi-

cle that displays red and/or white emergency lighting

or a hazard vehicle displaying flashing amber lighting,

drivers must move from the lane immediately adjacent

to the emergency or hazard vehicle, unless traffic or

other hazards exist to prevent doing so safely.

http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Traffic_Safety/Move_Over_Act/

http://www.thruway.ny.gov/news/pressrel/2011/12/2011-12-26

-move-over.html

1st Ever Westchester

Women’s Weekend March 31st—0800-1700 Hours

April 1st—0800-1200 Hours

Westchester County DES—Valhalla

http://

emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/

images/stories/pdfs/bulletins/12-

18www.pdf

Medical Exams TEK Occupational Services will be doing

medical exams on:

Saturday, February 21, 2012

For further info or to register:

[email protected]

Vista FD members you must contact

District Manger Tom Ritchey

Safety—Distracted Driving Distracted

driving is a

dangerous

epidemic on

America's

roadways. In

2009 alone,

nearly 5,500

people were killed and 450,000 more

were injured in distracted driving

crashes http://distraction.gov/

Happy

Birthday

Barbara

Sunday, February

19, 2012

Have a great day

and year! Submitted by:

Adam Ochs

Newsletter staff

Hope to see you

on March

2nd & 3rd

https://www.usaa.com/

Advanced Electric Drive 1st Responder

Training http://www.aedve.info/?page_id=994 Safety Battalion—Training—John Lembke

[email protected]


Despite Poor Weather, the Community Came To Donate. Submitted by: Pete Raho

On Saturday, January 21st we held our annual winter blood drive. Although it was probably the worst

weather conditions we ever had for a blood drive, the blood center employees arrived on time and members

from the community braved the weather to donate. During the course of the day 33 life saving units of

blood were collected, which have since been separated into their components and distributed to patients in

hospitals throughout the area.

Although, due to the weather, our collection total was was not as robust as we would have liked, ever con-

tribution counts. Our blood center manager summarized it very well when he stated it's 33 units more than

we had at the beginning of the day.

Many thanks to those members who donated blood or helped out. Thanks also to Auxiliary members, Ann

Marie, Barbara and Cheryl.

If you missed our blood drive and would like to donate locally, LVAC will be hosting a blood drive later

this month and the Pound Ridge Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, April 7th. Our

next blood drive is scheduled for June. -Vampire Pete

NYSEG Appreciates First Responders—Appreciation Night

Saturday, March 3, 2012—7:30pm

You are invited to join NYSEG employees to watch a hockey game

with the Danbury Whalers taking on the Delaware Federals

Danbury Arena—Danbury CT

Drinks and refreshments will also be provided

Up to 12 tickets per department

More info and to make reservations call: 845-278-8120 ext.:364

Vista FD Spring Clean Up

02/05/2012– 43 days until Spring!

It’s time to start thinking of a

firehouse clean up inside and out

Date/Time: To Be Determined

2012—Is a Leap Year

February 29, 2012—Leap Day!

Holiday tragedies prompt warnings on winter fires

NFPA reminds the public to take action to be safe this winter

Submitted by: Al Mignone In the aftermath of a number of deadly holiday fires, the National Fire Pro-tection Association (NFPA) urges the public to take simple steps to protect their family and property from fire.

According to NFPA, December, January and February are the top months for home fire deaths.

“Recent fire deaths during this holiday season are tragic reminders that we are at the time of year when home fires peak,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of communications for NFPA. “Taking simple steps to prevent fires and

making sure you have working smoke alarms can save lives.”

NFPA suggested ten things you can do this winter to stay safe from fire:

nace,

fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.

-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

ment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.

putting them in a metal container with a lid. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.

sleeping area. Have working carbon monoxide detectors located on each floor that can be a source of carbon monox-

ide and outside each sleeping area.

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and NFPA are working together to remind everyone that home fires are more

prevalent in winter than in any other season. Learn more information about the organizations’ joint safety campaign, “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires”.


Female Firefighters Calendar 2012 Female Firefighters

from the Queensland

Fire and Rescue Ser-

vice team up with the Cancer Council

Queensland for a sizzling fundraiser.

$10.00/calendar http://www.femalefirefighters.com.au/

FDNY Firefighters Calendar 2012 FDNY Firefighters

calendar proceeds

benefit the FDNY

Foundation

$15.95/calendar http://www.firezonestore.org/of20caofhefd2.html

FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire

and Emergency Response (SAFER)

January 30 to February 24, 2012 http://www.fema.gov/firegrants/safer/index.shtm

Winter Weather Driving Safety http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/12/winter-driving-tips.html


Driving in the Rain Submitted by: Robert Ruston How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour.

We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily. This method was given me by a Po-

lice friend who had experienced and confirmed it. It is useful....even driving at night. One method used by Canadian

Military Drivers for years.

Most of the motorists would turn on HIGH or FASTEST SPEED of the wipers during heavy downpour, yet the visi-

bility in front of the windshield is still bad......

In the event you face such a situation, just try your SUN GLASSES (any model will do), and miracle! All of a sud-

den, your visibility in front of your windshield is perfectly clear, as if there is no rain.

Make sure you always have a pair of SUN GLASSES in your car, as you are not only helping yourself to drive safely

with good vision, but also might save your friend's life by giving him this idea..

Try it yourself and share it with your friends! Amazing, you still see the drops on the windshield, but not the sheet of

rain falling.

You can see where the rain bounces off the road. It works to eliminate the "blindness" from passing semi's spraying

you too.

Or the "kickup" if you are following a semi or car in the rain. They ought to teach that little tip in driver's training. It really does work..

This next warning is a another good one! I wonder how many people know about this: A 36 year old female had an accident several weeks ago and totaled her car. A resident of Kinburn, Ontario was trav-

eling between Kinburn & Ottawa. It was raining, though not excessively, when her car suddenly began to hydro-

plane and literally flew through the air. She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden occurrence!

When she explained to the OPP Officer what had happened he told her something that every driver should know -

NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON . She thought she was being cautious by

setting the cruise control and maintaining a safe consistent speed in the rain. But the Officer told her that if the cruise control is on when your car begins to hydro-plane and your tires lose contact with the pavement, your car will accel-

erate to a higher rate of speed making you take off like an airplane. She told the OPP Officer that was exactly what

had occurred.

The Officer said this warning should be listed, on the driver's seat sun-visor - NEVER USE THE CRUISE CON-

TROL WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET OR ICY, along with the airbag warning. We tell our teenagers to set the

cruise control and drive a safe speed - but we don't tell them to use the cruise control only when the pavement is dry.

The only person the accident victim found, who knew this (besides the officer), was a man who had a similar acci-

dent, totaled his car and sustained severe injuries.

NOTE: Some vehicles (like the Toyota Sienna Limited XLE) will not allow you to set the cruise control when the

windshield wipers are on.

Alpha 1 Response Group—Submitted by: Beth Sanger We are dedicated to providing citizens, businesses, corporations, emergency service agencies, and emer-

gency service providers with the highest level of customer service.

http://www.alpha1responsegroup.com/


Children, older adults and people with disabilities at higher risk for scald burns

NFPA releases new scald prevention tip sheet Submitted by: Al Mignone The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society

for Burn Survivors is urging the public to be cautious when handling hot liquids and soups. Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries and chil-

dren, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk.

“In winter, there’s nothing as comforting as a warm cup of soup,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of communica-tions for NFPA. “But if you’re not careful this simple meal can turn painful.”

Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries. According to the study “Instant cup of soup: design

flaws increase risk of burns” released by the Journal of Burn Care & Research, prepackaged microwavable soups, especially noodle soups, are a frequent cause of scald burn injuries because they can easily tip over, pouring hot liq-

uid and noodles on the person.

“It is amazing that many people believe that hot water is not a common cause of severe burns. For a child, it is the

most common burn injury. Scalds are almost always preventable. When they occur, a child may be scarred for life. Next time you are cooking or even holding a cup of coffee in your hand think about the small ones below you,” said

Dr. David Greenhalgh, a co-author of the study and Chief of Burns at Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Cali-

fornia and UC Davis Medical Center. “We see the devastating and sometimes lifelong consequences of scalds every day. It is important to remind the pub-

lic to take precautions to avoid injury,” said Amy Acton, executive director of the Phoenix Society. A scald injury

can happen at any age. To help prevent scald injuries, NFPA and the Phoenix Society offer some safety tips:

the water. Test the water by moving your hand, wrist and forearm through the water. The water should feel warm, not hot, to the touch.

-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. Never hold a child while you are cooking, drinking a hot liquid, or carrying hot foods or liquids.

into a traditional bowl after heating. -5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. Get medical

help if needed.

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month REMINDER..... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls..... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.

It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for five (5)

years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. It takes about 20 seconds.

https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx

20th Annual Christian J. Becker Memorial Legislative Conference Saturday, March 3, 2012—9 AM—Cortlandt Engine & Hose Montrose Fire District sales calls..... YOU WILL BE Federal/State/County Lawmakers will be at the conference

Sponsored by: Westchester County Volunteer Firemen’s Association and FASNY.

Robert Ruston [email protected]

With all that is going on in the Fire Service and EMS it would be wise to attend to educate our Lawmakers


NIMS—ICS 300 :

February 15-17, 2012


http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/training/documents/courses//I300%20announcement%20Westchester%

20Co.%202.15-17.12.pdf

Emergency Care for Individuals with Special Needs … Geriatrics and Pediatrics:

March 8, 2012—8:00a to 4:45p

Holiday Inn Express—Albany NY

http://www.chahec.org/content/providing-emergency-care-individuals-developmentalmental-disabilities-2

FASNY/HVVFA/WCVFA Annual Legislative Seminar:

March 3, 2012—8:00a to 2:00p

Montrose FD—Montrose

http://www.wcvfaweb.com/

2012 Fire, Rescue and EMS Mega Show :

February 25 & 26, 2012—10 AM to 5 PM

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

http://www.liproductions.net/index.php

New York State Weekend at the National Fire Academy:

March 17-18, 2012

National Fire Academy—Emmitsburg MD

POC: Diane Caves [email protected]

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/resident/swp/swp_dates.shtm

NYS Fire Police Seminar: March 17, 2012

NYS Academy of Fire Sciences—Montour Falls NY

http://www.vfpasny.com/pdf2012/Montour%20Falls%20Seminar%203-17-12.pdf

First Responders and Individuals with Autism—Train the Trainer:

March 27, 2012

Greenburgh Public Library—Greenburgh NY

Rob Bernstein: [email protected] 914-330-3393

Coffee Break Training—EMS National Fire Academy

The student shall define EMS resources in accordance with

National Incident Management System

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/ems/

ems_2012_2.pdf

http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/ResourceMngmnt.shtm#item4

Homes Too Rich for Firefighters

Who Save Them From the NY Times April 9, 2006

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/09/

nyregion/09volunteer.html?pagewanted=all

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/TOB/S/2011SB-

01090-R00-SB.htm


Association of Fire Districts State of New York Annual Meeting:

May 3-6, 2012

Albany Marriott Hotel—Wolf Road—Albany NY

http://www.firedistnys.com/

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2012—106th Annual Conference F.I.R.E.:

June 13-16, 2012

Turning Stone Casino—Verona NY POC:

http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire_2012_main.php

Rebel Race:

April 14, 2012—Manchester NJ

June 11 & 12, 2012—Modena NY

September 21, 2012—New Windsor NY

https://www.raceit.com/register/groups/default.aspx?event=7552

30th Annual Ken Merriman Fire Police Seminar:

April 14, 2012

Rockland County Fire Training Center—Pomona NY

http://www.pnwfpa.org/

Emergency Care for Individuals with Special Needs … Geriatrics and Pediatrics:

April 14, 2012—8:00a-4:45p

Hampton Inn—Poughkeepsie NY

http://www.chahec.org/content/emergency-care-individuals-special-needs-%E2%80%A6-geriatrics-and-

pediatrics

There is a change to the NFA Admissions process

coming effective April 15, 2012. From Supt. Onieal:

In order to protect PII, we can no longer use Social Security numbers (SSAN) in our paper or on-line application proc-

ess. We do, however, need a unique identifier that will al-

low us to record class registration, send acceptance and re-

jection notifications, provide stipend reimbursement (when appropriate), and record course performance and transcripts

for “John Jones or Mary Jones.”

That unique identifier will be a FEMA Training Identifica-tion Number (FTIN). The explanation and process are on

the NFAAA website home page. (www.nfaalumni.org) The

requirement applies to all FEMA academies / schools. I tried the process and timed myself, it took about 90 seconds.

For those applicants without home or work access to the

Web, they may use a computer at a library

Association of Fire Districts Westchester

County Meeting:

February 22, 2012—7:30 PM—Katonah FD

Photo from PJ Submitted by:

Firefighter/EMT

PJ Larson

Vista FD

Firefighter/EMT Jen Dingee

(under blanket)

and Tori Arena, Somers FD

(turnout coat) at

the rehab sector on

Westchester County Volunteers WCVFA Board

Meeting: March 15, 2012—Buchanan FD


FLU Season is Here!

Get your Shot! http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

FEMA NIMS Training—

Online

NIMS Training is Required http://www.fema.gov/emergency/

nims/

Rendering of the proposed Town of Lewisboro September 11 and

USMC Corporal Jackowski Memorial in Vista NY

The Town of Lewisboro September 11 and

USMC Corporal Jackowski Memorial

Is seeking support and donations to build this

very Special Memorial.

You can buy a brick or bricks for this

Memorial, donate or help with this project

Please go to:

http://www.ourlewisboromemorial.org/

2012 Recruit NY April 21—22, 2012

To help address this issue, FASNY created and launched the Recruit NY

campaign last April in 2011. Hopefully this rings a bell for you and your

department was able to draw in some great new recruits from the event. If

your department did not participate last year, this is your year to get

involved.

http://www.fasny.com/index.php/2122/notices/

FASNY Tuition Reimbursement Program (FASNY HELP) To address this vital need for volunteers, The Firemen’s Association of

the State of New York (FASNY) has developed the Higher Education

Learning Plan (FASNY HELP) as an incentive for people to serve in New

York’s volunteer fire service. This program will provide tuition reim-

bursement to student-volunteers allowing them to attain up to eighty (80)

credit hours from their closest New York State chartered community col-

lege or one located within 50 miles of their primary residence.

http://www.fasny.com/index.php/membership/benefits/fasny-help/

Reminder: FASNY Annual Dues Just a friendly reminder that FASNY dues must be paid by April 1st. All

notices have been sent.

http://www.fasny.com/index.php/membership/

FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Schlorship Open to all volunteers of Fire and EMS

Deadline to file is: April 1, 2012

http://www.fasny.com/index.php/awards/fasny-gerard-j-buckenmeyer-

volunteer-scholarship/

FASNY Annual Awards

Gives out various awards

each year:

Here are just a couple:

Firefighter of the Year:

Deadline: March 1, 2012

EMT of the Year:

Deadline: March 15, 2012

More info: http://www.fasny.com/index.php/

awards/

FASNY Needs our Help

In compliance with the AFG

SAFER Grant FASNY is look-

ing for information from every

New York State FD:

More info: http://www.fasny.com/

index.php/2029/notices/


Vista FD February 2012 Drill Schedule

February 6– Department Meeting— 2000 Hours

Location: Vista FD—Meeting Room

February 13– 1930 Hours

Fire/EMS

Apparatus Review

Instructors: Captain Jeff Peck & EMS Lieutenant

Mike Behringer and various foremen

Location: Vista Firehouse


Fire

Search & Rescue

Instructor: Captain Jeff Peck

Location: Vista FD

EMS - None


Fire

Back to Basics—Packaging

Instructor: District Manager Ritchey & FF Scott

Location: Vista FD

For info Captain Jeff Peck—FD Training Officer

[email protected]

Legislative Alert

Get Involved—Let Congress know how you feel: The Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention

Act (H.R. 376/S. 1911), which is supported by the National Vol-

unteer Fire Council (NVFC), clarifies the treatment of length of

service award programs (LOSAPs) under the federal tax

code. The bill would raise the federal cap on annual contribu-tions into an individual volunteer's LOSAP, allow private, non-

profit emergency services agencies to be treated as governmental

agencies under the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable

laws, and allow LOSAP sponsors the flexibility to elect to have

LOSAP benefits become portable and guaranteed.

Contact your U.S. Representative and Senators today and ask

them to cosponsor the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruit-

ment and Retention Act!

http://capwiz.com/nvfc/issues/alert/?

alertid=57494501&queueid=7650761426

Vista FD Super Bowl Get Together

Sunday, February 5, 2012—6 PM

Watch on a Large screen TV

Free Food will be available

All first responders, family and friends are welcome

to attend!!!

There are $1 & $5 boxes available—SOLD OUT

More info contact—Captain Jeff Peck:

[email protected]

Vista FD Uniform Request Policy

You are no longer to go up to New England Uniform

to get FD uniforms and/or accessories without written

approval from the uniform committee

PS: New England Uniform is aware of this policy—Don’t waste

your time, money and fuel without getting the approval first

New Sensors for

FD Suburban Submitted by:

Martin Rojas

The newly

installed knock

sensors for the

Vista FD

Suburban

Thank you Martin

EMS on the Hill

March 21, 2012

Will be a full day of educating our

Federal lawmakers on the needs and priorities of EMS http://www.naemt.org/advocacy/emsonthehillday/

EMSontheHillDay/EMS_on_the_Hill_Registration.aspx

Middletown FD Annual Fire Expo

March 23-24, 2012—Orange County Fairgrounds http://www.middletownfiredept.com/webpages/fireexpo.aspx

Lancaster County Annual Fire Expo

May 18-20, 2012—Harrisburg PA

http://www.lcfa.com/index.php?

=gendocs&ref=FireExpo

20th Annual NYC Restaurant Week

January 16—February 10, 2012—Monday thru Friday

(Note: Staff is aware the dates are more than a week)

http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek


Military Updates

Special Thanks to the

New Canaan Library and Staff For the support and assistance they

provide to the Vista FD newsletter.

If it wasn’t for the

New Canaan Library

this publication would not be possible

NOTE: If you submitted something for

the February 2012 newsletter and it is not

here please contact us at:

[email protected]

Our apologies for the exclusion

USMC Sergeant Tom Miller

Is currently stationed at Camp Lejeune NC—He will be participating in tactical simulations for JTAC (Joint

Terminal Attack Controller) http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA424885

US Navy Scott Snider

The GW has entered the Ship’s Restricted Availability (SRA) period. It

is now under reconstruction but can get underway in a short period if an

emergency arises. The ship is stationed at Yokosuka Navy Base—Japan

Congratulations!

To Barbara Ryan she has just got a new job Starts

March 12, 2012 with the US Department of Veter-

ans Affairs as a:

Social Science Technician/Employment Specialist

at the Montrose VA.

http://www.hudsonvalley.va.gov/index.asp Submitted by: Adam Ochs—Newsletter Staff

Westchester and the

Marines Of Brooklyn (M.O.B)

6th Communications Bn.

The Marine Spring

Dinner Dance / Get-Together

Public Invited

VIP Country Club—600 Davenport Ave

New Rochelle NY

Friday, April 13, 2012—7 to 11 PM Email: [email protected]

Assistance for those who serve Submitted by: Lu Caldara

If you are a MilitaryConnection.com user,

Government Employee, Military Member

(past or present), or their family member, you are eligible to join at no cost. We hope

you will take advantage of these great travel

benefits. You've earned them! http://www.militaryconnection.com/

US ARMY

"Cruz Brothers”

Chris and Dan

Are well on their

way to:

Afghanistan as of

04FEB12 the two

of them were in

Tajikistan (just N.

of Afghanistan)

for a few day

before they go

into Afghanistan Dan Cruz (middle) with “battle buddies”

Pizza 4 Patriots

http://www.pizzas4patriots.com/

June 2011 The Phoenix Page 12

EMS NEWS


Westchester Regional EMS Council (WREMSCO) Awards

The council is accepting award submissions for the Annual Awards Ceremony

and Reception—Deadline: February 20th!! - Ceremony: May 24th—7 PM

Information on: Award Nominations—Reservations—Journal Ad Space go to:

http://www.wremsco.org/awards.htm

Proposed 2012-2013 NYS Budget and how it affects EMS in NYS—See next page

NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo has presented the proposed his budget for the upcoming year. Budget has

to be approved by: April1, 2012—The Governor has said that the budget will be enacted on time!

Please read these changes (Thanks to Saratoga County EMS Coordinator and Past Chair SEMSCO Mike

McEvoy) http://www.saratogaems.org/SEMSCO%20News/2012GovBudgetBill.doc

2012 FASNY EMS Conference

February 4, 2012—7:30 AM

Coram FD—Coram (Long Island) NY

http://www.fasny.com/index.php/training-and-education/2012-ems-conference-in-coram-long-island/

EMT-B Class—Original

February 6 – June 21, 2012 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Mondays/Wednesdays – Some Saturdays

Phelps Memorial Hospital – Sleepy Hollow

[email protected] 914-366-3698

EMT-B Class—Refresher

February 7—June 21, 2012

Tuesdays—7:00p to 10:00p

Mobile Life Support Services – New Windsor NY

845-562-4368 x242



Mondays/Wednesdays—7:00p to 10:00p

Mobile Life Support Services – New Windsor NY

845-562-4368 x242

Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Providers (PEPP) for BLS—

February 2 & 16 & 28, 2012 (Must attend all 3 sessions) - 6:30 PM—10:30 PM

Suffolk EMS H. Lee Dennison Building—Hauppauge NY

http://www.suffolkremsco.com/index.php?src=events&category=Specialized%

20Courses&submenu=CMECourses&srctype=detail&category=Specialized%20Courses&refno=2563

CME—Module 1—Preparatory (1); Airway (2); Patient Assessment (3); Elective (2)

February 11, 2012—8:30am to 4:30pm—CIC Barb Martine

Katonah Bedford Hills VAC—Bedford Hills

Karen L. Moore, Lieutenant/Training & Scheduling Officer [email protected]


February 1, 2012

The NYS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coalition represents the entire spectrum of EMS providers

in New York State. We fully support Governor Cuomo’s efforts to improve efficiency and accountability

and reduce waste in NY government. The work of the SAGE Commission to redesign Public Health Law

Article 30 wholeheartedly seeks to achieve these ends at the State and Regional EMS levels.

Years of experience, decades of change and previous redesigns have demonstrated that the participation and

involvement of physicians at the local, regional, and state levels is imperative for the efficient and effective

operation of any EMS system or service. Physician medical directors must continue to be afforded a seat in

oversight, operations, and policy making at all levels of our NY State EMS system.

The changes to Public Health Law affecting EMS are substantial and significantly change the oversight and

delivery of EMS. In the best interests of uninterrupted public safety and to assure a smooth transition to a

more efficient system, the NYS EMS Coalition recommends that changes to PHL Article 30 take effect no

less than 180 days after passage into law.

Representation of Rural EMS is critical for service delivery in NY State. The NYS EMS Coalition recom-

mends that Rural EMS be explicitly allocated a voice in regional and state level decision making processes.

This could be accomplished by strategically aligning one of the proposed six EMS Advisory Boards to

serve as the voice of Rural EMS Care or by adding extra EMS Advisory Boards so as to assure a redistrict-

ing that would not consolidate all of New York’s rural areas into Advisory Boards composed of predomi-

nantly urban neighbors.

We applaud the continued recognition of funding priority for EMS Training at the EMT Basic level. This

represents the most important entry-level ambulance provider in our EMS system. We recommend that

equal priority be afforded to First Responder training. Certified First Responders (or Emergency Medical

Responders) arrive before ambulances in many areas of NY, providing lifesaving care and treatment. Fund-

ing for First Responders is also a priority for New York’s EMS system. Quite frankly, the strong work of

our legislature in funding EMS training at all levels, from First Responder through Paramedic, has directly

lowered health care costs for all New Yorkers over the past two decades.

Finally, as EMS professionals, the members of the NYS EMS Coalition stand ready to assist in any way

needed to assure a smooth, coordinated and deliberate transition to a more effective EMS system. We re-

spectfully request a meeting to provide input and support as we begin this important step into the future.

For more details and updated information on this EMS situation go to: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?

llr=9aona8eab&v=001UGlpv9WiH3UhNNgxegaDNBAjE6ZYpt-ZNSSnPi87-

SS6xMOvjxwdb4K07xUeZ3cK4PgpPw93n2ItYxIhmLbX0GFEM6snW58iipFGXO_Gjh8%3D

EMS NEWS


CFR Class—Original & Refresher

February 24—May 19, 2012

Tuesdays/Thursdays—7:00p to 10:00p

PCBES – EMS Training Center—Carmel NY

845-808-4000



Tuesdays/Thursdays—7:00p to 10:00p

PCBES – EMS Training Center—Carmel NY

845-808-4000

30th Annual FASNY EMS Conference

March 3-4, 2012

NYS Academy of Fire Sciences—Montour NY

http://www.fasny.com/index.php/training-and-education/30th-annual-ems-seminar-in-montour-falls/

JEMS EMS Today 2012:

February 28—March 3, 2012

Baltimore Convention Center – Baltimore NY

http://www.emstoday.com/


March 8—May 17, 2012

March 8th—7-10p—Registration/Policies Updates/Challenge written exam

March 10th—9a—Challenge practical exam



NIMS—ICS 300 :

February 15-17, 2012


http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/training/documents/courses//I300%20announcement%20Westchester%

20Co.%202.15-17.12.pdf

CFR Class—Original

March 5—May 17 2012—Mondays/Wednesdays—7:00p to 10p



EMS CMEs—North Salem VAC for more details—Email: [email protected]


EMS NEWS

Pulse Check

October 11-14, 2012

Crowne Plaza – Suffern NY http://www.nysvara.org/pulseCheck/index.html

Vital Signs

October 18-21, 2012

On Center – Syracuse NY http://www.vitalsignsconference.com/

14th Annual Trauma Symposium

May 21-23, 2012

Bally’s Atlantic City – Atlantic City NJ http://www.atlanticare.org/symp2/

2012 National EMS Week—May 20-26, 2012

”EMS More Than A Job A Calling” http://www.acep.org/emsweek/

World Trauma Symposium

November 12 , 2012

New Orleans LA http://emsworldexpo.com/wts.php

FDNY Symposium—Includes EMS March 15-16, 2012 - 8:30 AM to 5 PM FDNY Academy

http://www.fdnyfoundation.org/2011/08/24/2012-fdny-symposium/

CT Trauma ’12

March 22-23, 2012

Foxwoods – Mashantucket, CT http://www.cttrauma.org/website/publish/conference/index.php?2

CT EMS Foundation Conference

March 15-17, 2012

Crowne Plaza Conference Center—Cromwell CT

http://www.emsedsem.org/


March 10—May 17, 2012

March 10th—9a-4p—Registration/Policies Updates/Challenge written exam and practical

Westchester Community College – Valhalla

914-606-6796

CME—Module 2—Gen.Pharm/Resp/Cardiac (4); Diab/AMS/Allergies (2); Pois/Environ/Behavioral (2)

March 10, 2012—8:30am to 4:30pm—CIC Barb Martine



CME—Module 3—Trauma (4); OB/GYN (2); Infants & Children (2)

March 10, 2012—8:30am to 4:30pm—CIC Barb Martine




EMS NEWS

ACLS—Original Class

February 8 & 15, 2012

March 6 & 13, 2012

April 12 & 19, 2012

May 3 & 10, 2012

June 5 & 12. 2012

9 AM—5 PM

Phelps Memorial Hospital—Sleepy Hollow


ACLS—Refresher Class

February 9, 2012 February 23, 2012

March 17, 2012 March 29, 2012

April 10, 2012 April 23, 2012

May 4, 2012 May 16, 2012

May 31, 2012 June 5 & 7, 2012 (6p—10p)

June 20, 2012 9 AM—5 PM



PALS—Original Class

February 21 & 28, 2012

March 19 & 26, 2012

April 18 & 25, 2012

May 7 & 14, 2012

June 1 & 8. 2012

9 AM—5 PM



PALS—Refresher Class

February 14, 2012 February 29, 2012

March 8, 2012 March 20 & 22, 2012 (6p—10p)

April 4, 2012 April 21, 2012

May 9, 2012 May 23, 2012

May 31, 2012 June 6, 2012 (6p—10p)

June 18, 2012 9 AM—5 PM



Westchester Medical Center—Department of Emergency Medicine—Call Audit & CME Lecture

Schedule for: 2012

Location: Conference Center Maria Fareri Children's Hospital—Westchester Medical Center—Valhalla

Presenter: Dr. Mark Papish

DATE TIME TOPIC

02/13/2012 1930-2230 Hours Chest pain & ECG Interpretation

03/12/2012 1930-2230 Hours Head/Pelvic/Extremity Trauma

04/09/2012 1930-2230 Hours Pediatric Airway/Respiratory

05/14/2012 1930-2230 Hours Special Needs Pediatrics & Pediatric Trauma

06/11/2012 1930-2230 Hours WMD & Blast injuries

07/09/2012 1930-2230 Hours Abdominal Trauma & Burns

08/13/2012 1930-2230 Hours Stroke/Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/Geriatrics

09/10/2012 1930-2230 Hours Behavioral Emergencies/Abuse

10/08/2012 1930-2230 Hours Airway Management & Pharmacology

11/12/2012 1930-2230 Hours AMS & Environmental Emergencies

12/10/2012 1930-2230 Hours Seizures & Stroke

2012 Call Audits

April 18, 2012 July 18, 2012 October 17. 2012 Starts at: 7 PM (2 hours)

Phelps Memorial Hospital—Sleepy Hollow [email protected] 914-366-3698


EMS NEWS

Hudson Valley Hospital Center—Cortlandt Regional Paramedics—Call Audit & CME Lecture

Schedule for: 2012

Location: Hudson Valley Hospital Center—Wagner Conference Center or Dining Room B—Cortlandt

Manor

Time: All sessions start at 1930 Hours

Also: Hudson Valley Medical Control Credit

DATE TOPIC ALS BLS AUD CME

02/21 Communicable Disease Enviro./Infectious/Behav. Elective 1 1

02/29 Death & Dying Preparatory Preparatory 2

03/20 Diabetes Neuro/Endocrine/Allergies Diabetes/AMS//Allergies 1 1

03/28 Airways Skills Airway Airway 2

04/17 Pharmacology Preparatory Pharm/Resp/Cardiac 1 1

04/25 Asthma/COPD Pulmonary/Cardiology Pharm/Resp/Cardiac 2

05/15 Crime Scene Awareness Preparatory Preparatory 1 1

05/23 Penetrating Injuries Trauma Trauma 2

06/19 MCI/Triage Operations Elective 1 1

06/27 Pediatric Resuscitation Neonatology/Pediatric Infants & Children 2

07/17 Domestic Abuse Abuse & Assault Infants & Children 1 1

07/25 Coronary/Artery Disease Pulmonary/Cardiology Pharm/Resp/Cardiac 2

08/21 Anaphylaxis Neuro/Endocrine/Allergies Diabetes/AMS//Allergies 1 1

08/29 EDP Enviro./Infectious/Behav. Poison/Enviro/Behav 2

09/18 Spinal Injury Trauma Trauma 1 1

09/26 NBCRE Agents WMD/Terrorism WMD/Terrorism 2

10/16 Cardiac Arrest Management Pulmonary/Cardiology Pharm/Resp/Cardiac 1 1

10/24 Toxicology GI/Renal/Tox./Hematology Poison/Enviro/Behav 2

11/20 Obstetric Complications OBG/GYN OBG/GYN 1 1

11/28 Geriatrics Geriatric Geriatrics 2

12/18 Double Call Audit Call Audit Call Audit 2

12/26 Initial Trauma Management Trauma Trauma 2

Webcast—JEMS—Posting is not a Dirty Word February 9th—1p-2p

http://connect.jems.com/events/webcast-posting

-is-not-a-dirty-word

Bedford FD—EMS CME February 23—Medication In-service—Dr. Marcus

March 22—BLS Protocol/Documentation/BBP—CIC Robinson

[email protected]

Vista FD—EMS CME March 10—Prepatrory/Airway/Pt Assessment—CIC Robinson

March 19—Airway/Ventilation/Suction—CIC Robinson

[email protected]

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