FCEMSC Minutes 2005

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[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
July 18, 2005
Meeting cancelled in observation of Summer Vacation as requested and voted on at the June 20th meeting.


Respectfully Submitted

Douglas E. Bitner
President FCEMSC

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2005

Meetings called to order at 1900 by President Bitner.
Old Business
- Discussed radio project
- Discussed recruitment & retention survey by FCESA
Around the Room:
Co. 18
No report
Co. 4
New ambulance in service
Sending 3 to PHTLS at Co. 3
Replacing AEDs
Replaced suction units
Co. 3
ARC Emergency Response Class TBD
Co. 16
New Engine in service
Haz-mat refresher Aug 14th @ 8am. Call for info-Jeff Grove
Co. 9
Opened up nominations for Asst EMS Chief
2nd annual cook out Aug 20th
Co. 200
PHTLS at Company 3
Placing AEDs into the community
Next BLS Chiefs meeting in Oct.
WH
New computer documentation on-line in E.D.
Co. 100
Placed 2005 Explorer in service
Building Project approved
CH
No report
Communications
No report
Education
EMT classes this fall – one Tuesday-Thursday and the other Satudays








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EHSF
Fiscal Year ends June 30th
Link on pro-board to Dept of Health site for grants, additional information and training
franklincofire.proboards22.com/index.cgi
Chairman of the Board of EHSF retiring
Strike Teams
New trailer arrives sometime in August for Franklin-Adams Counties
Government may furnish vehicle to tow trailers.
LEPC
Old Spill 1 being donated to LEPC for equipment moving by Strike Teams
Emergency Services Alliance
Radio Project
Vendor presentation and bidding for entire project
Trying to project a 6 year plan going from analog to digital. Will be up to FCC to do licensing of frequencies
Recruitment & Retention survey results low

New Business:
None
Suggestions:
None
Motion: D Lutz, D Bittinger Cancel July Meeting – Approve.
Adjourned: 1950


Respectfully Submitted

David E. Lutz
Secretary FCEMSC

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2005

Meetings called to order at 1900 by President Bitner.
Regular monthly meeting agenda waved for 2 presentations.
1- Michele Sanders - FCEOC - presentation on Franklin County Public Safety Radio Project, Radio Project Update 5/13/05 (hard copy presented)
2- Douglas E. Bitner presented for Ben Thomas - FCESA- presentation on Franklin County Emergency Services Alliance Recruitment & Retention Committee Report (see attachment).


Respectfully Submitted

Douglas E. Bitner
President FCEMSC

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION COMMITTEE REPORT
FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES ALLIANCE
02 APRIL 2005
EMS Council, 16 May, 2005

STATUS OF COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES:

2005 Fire / EMS Research Information distributed and received from Franklin Fire Company, Fayetteville, Rescue Hose Company, Mont Alto Fire / EMS, MMPW, West End Fire & Rescue, and Pleasant Hall. [44% response]

Committee will attempt to receive Research Information from ten other (+ -) Fire / EMS organizations in Franklin County. All individual information will be kept confidential. Total census of current volunteers will be released in our Research Report.

Information was obtained from Washington County, Maryland regarding County and State incentives for volunteer retention including a pension plan.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Ø Attend or written report to Franklin County Fire Chief’s Association meeting and discuss a 2005 volunteer recruitment & retention campaign [Date: May 31st. ];

Ø Written report to Franklin County EMS Council meeting and discuss the same [Date: Monday or May 16th. ]; HOW MANY EMS AGENCIES ARE WILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH A VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM? ______

Ø Meet with Senator Terry Punt, Representatives Keller, Kauffman, Fleagle, and Maitland and discuss any legislation in Harrisburg to support fire / EMS recruitment and retention.

Ø Meet with Franklin County municipal governments on May 26, 2005. Discuss and review findings of the Report.

Ø Promote leadership training for fire / EMS officers and members.

Ø Produce county-wide saturation campaign promoting “First Responder Firefighter / Emergency Medical Services Provider” volunteer recruitment in Franklin County to include:

Ø “Join the home team!”

Ø Radio public service announcements by many known voices

Ø Television public service announcements by known faces / voices

Ø Newspaper public service information listing all Fire / EMS organizations, contacts, phone numbers, recruitment Saturday of the 2005 Fire Prevention Week (October 15th)

Ø Web site to host “how to get involved” with your local fire / EMS organization by: Fire Chief’s Assn. web-site and Franklin County Dept. of Emergency Services with links on various FD web-sites.

Ø Recommend programs in Franklin County High Schools

Ø Recommend programs by fire / EMS organizations with service organizations in their area such as Rotary, Lions, Ruritans, etc.

Ø Each fire / EMS organization who participates should set community wide recruitment goals of ____ people to join and establish a “volunteer” packet of information designed for their organization!



2005 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK SATURATION RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN:

Ø October 9 – 15, 2005 “When fire strikes…get out, stay out!”

Ø Support volunteerism. Volunteer! Campaign

Ø Request Fire / EMS organizations dedicate this week as “Support Volunteerism. Volunteer Week”

Ø Saturation Campaign to begin one month prior to Fire Prevention Week

Ø Request Proclamations endorsing fire / EMS volunteerism in Franklin County from all government agencies: Pa. House, Pa. Senate, Franklin County government, Boroughs & Townships one week prior to Fire Prevention Week

Notes:

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2005

Meeting respectfully cancelled due to 3 of 4 Executive Members being OOT.


Respectfully Submitted

Douglas E. Bitner
President FCEMSC

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2005

Meetings called to order at 1905 by President Bitner.
February minutes approved.
Treasurers report: Motion K Dangler, M Owens to accept report. Appr

Around the Room:
Co. 53
May 24th 6:30-10:00 Highway safety for First Responders
May 25th 6:30-10:00 Patient Documentation - VFIS
Co. 17
May QRS 1 or both of the engines
May add rescue tools to SU17
Going through licensure
Co. 4
Replacing Amb 4-8 with used ambulance
Co. 3
Patient Documentation class Apr 28th 6:30-10:00 with Cornerstone
Co. 18
B. Little appointed EMS Chief
Discussed concerns about computer viruses
B. Little chairing nominating committee for Board of Directors EHSF.
Co. 16
Apr 23rd Benefit concert 2 shows 4pm and 6pm
Co. 1
Adding ALS least favorable option
New ambulance specs out for bid.
Co. 11
No report
Co. 2a
Working on new building project, hopefully ground breaking in May
Co. 200 & WH
Short meetings and committees working well.
Co. 100
No report
CH
Apr 10th 1-4pm Open House at CH E.D.
Apr 12th 5-7pm Open House at CH E.D.
March 28th to Apr 1 Emergency lane in front of E.D. closed for re-paving.
Use parking lot or Nelson Ave.
No Divert policy in South-Central Pa. Getting good reviews.
Communications
No report
Education
Both EMT classes passed state practical
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EHSF
New ALS protocols out
B Little is EHSF representative for FCEMSC
EMS Week – Service Managers Breakfast
EMS Leadership Conference
Nominations for advisory council sent out
SCPTTF
Order for new trailors about $25,000 a piece not including supplies
FCTTF
Been inactive for several months
Positions keep changing
Emergency Services Committee
Develop regional MCI plan
DOA concerns, need for pre-hospital to get tools
Possibility of a mileage parameter for transport of emergency patients
Emergency Services Alliance
Next meeting Apr 2nd

Old Business:
None

New Business:
None

Suggestions:
Training matrix

Adjourned: 2015


Respectfully Submitted

David E. Lutz
Secretary FCEMSC

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2005

Meetings called to order at 1905 by President Bitner.

Nominating Committee Report:
Dave Lutz – Recording Secretary
Motion: B. Little, D. Bittinger to accept report of nominating committee. Approved
Motion: B. Little, D. Bittinger to nominate Doug Bitner for FCEMS President. Approved.
Motion: D. Bittinger, Micah Owens to nominate Tandy Foust for FCEMS Treasurer. Approved.
Motion: T. Golden, Micah Owens to nominate Dave Bittinger for FCEMS Vice-President. Approved.
Motion: B. Little, D. Lutz to close nominations for 2005 FCEMS officers. Unanimously approved.
Motion: B. Little, T. Golden to have secretary cast a single ballot. Unanimously approved.

2005 FCEMSC Officers:
President - Doug Bitner
Vice-President – Dave Bittinger
Treasurer – Tandy Foust
Secretary – Dave Lutz

Received information form Department of Community & Economic Development about mapping project in the amount $10,000. Subject to legal review

Around the Room:
Co. 17
May QRS 1 or both of the engines
Co. 4
Looking at doing something with Amb 4-8
Co. 3
March 10th AED Refresher 1900 hrs
Patient Documentation class TBA
Discussion concerning new web statistics process.
Co. 18
Engine Tanker on the way
EMS side of the house being re-organized
Co. 16
Haz-mat refresher in April
Emergency Response with CPR&AED in March
Getting used engine, to arrive June/July
EMT class at Cornell-Abraxis – April contact Patsy
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Co. 200 & WH
WH- Linens, only replace what you use
200- Board of Directors
Bill Little – President
Cathy Kimmel – Vice-President
Jill Keller – Secretary
Kathy Grove – Treasurer
Staffing MMPW with EMTs
Wayne Stottlemyer overseeing Education
PHTLS & ALT Tech @ WH this spring
Co. 100
Starting construction on new building later this year
CH
New E.R. section to open sometime in April
Communications
No report
Education
EMT classes this fall
Emergency Reponse class late spring

Old Business:
Alliance Meeting Update
Concerns about Training Center & Vo-Tech

New Business:
None

Suggestions:
Encourage other departments to attend
Letter stating FCEMSC representative and Alternate

Adjourned: 2020


Respectfully Submitted

David E. Lutz
Secretary FCEMSC

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
August 15, 2005

Meetings called to order at 1900 by President Bitner.
Motion: Todd G./John V. approve June minutes
No Financial report
Communication show to be rescheduled

Around the Room:
Co. 8
Now has paid staff 5am to 7pm
Co. 4
Looking at EMSOF
Squad 4 to be QRS
Co. 3
Spec out new ambulance to replace 3-9.
Co. 9
New ambulance soon to be ordered
Old ambulance to become reserve
Farm Emergencies class Aug 27th
Replacing AEDs.
Bought mist fan.
Co. 1
Staying BLS, re-signed mutual aid contracts
Co. 17
3 registered for fall EMT class.
Co. 11
Aug 25th Infants & Children 1900 hrs. Also classes TBA on Aug 29th, Oct 27th and Dec 1st
Co. 200
E.D. Manager leaving. C Kimmel interim manager
AEDs available to all emergency departments. Lifepack express $975, 500s are $1645. Good until Oct 31th.
Co. 100
Electrical problem with an ambulance
Ground breaking for new building sometime in Sept.
CH
No report
Communications
Concern about grant deadline of radios – need to contact Jerry Flasher for extension
Education
EMT classes this fall – one Tuesday-Thursday and the other Satudays








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EHSF
DOH-Site for CEU count is not functioning
LMS will auto-update a day after completed
EMT Book provided by EHSF at class locations. Need at least 12 to hold class. Classes maybe combined
State recruitment campaign. Budget $650,000
About 1000 re-instated from expired EMTs
Strike Teams
Took possession of new trailer for Franklin-Adams Counties
Regional strike team to outfit one trailer to use as a model.

Old Buisiness:
Recruitment & Retention survey results low please check on them
Training matrix
New Business:
Discussion on Stat Medi-vac at Wash Cnty Regional Airport. Could use “One Call” system for dispatch and they will get the closest helicopter
**Special Agenda item “Presentation of One Call System” by Stat at Sept meeting.
Discussion concerning EMS transfers
Suggestions:
None
Adjourned: 2010


Respectfully Submitted

David E. Lutz
Secretary FCEMSC

[MAYTAG]

So what was the discussion on EMS Transfers?

[Chief100]

under normal daily operations should they stay or should they go,
**point being normal daily operations**

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2005

Meetings called to order at 1900 by President Bitner.
Motion to wave regular agenda for presentation from STAT MedEvac, motion approved.
1940 presentation completed
No Financial report

Around the Room:
CH
Final phase of ER near completion. Soon will be open as 30 bed ER.
Co. 17
Due to cancellation of 2 of the EMT classes, 2 of 3 staff planning to attend can not.
Co. 2A
March/April pans are to have building finished
Co. 16
PHTLS class October 22/23
Co. 200
Adding CPAP to unit
ARD purchase program deadline Oct. 26
Co. 4
Planning Monday/Wednesday EMT Class
Co. 3
Still working on ambulance spec for replacement
Co. 9
New ambulance in, old one Fire Police 9

Discussion form floor regarding STAT and the “One Call” system. Questions regarding end facility with what seems to be many pats being flown to Altoona and that being a concern to our community with the drive being about twice HMC or even Baltimore. Question of protocol for end facility. Tabled for October meeting.


Adjourned: 2030


Respectfully Submitted

Douglas E. Bitner
President FCEMSC

[Chief100]

Franklin County EMS Council
Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2005

Meetings called to order at 1900 by President Bitner.
No Financial report

Around the Room:
Co. 8
No Report
Co. 4
EMT Class starting in Jan Monday and Wednesday 18:30 to 21:30
NIMS class 10/18 at 18:30
Discussion of specialized EMS units. Per President Bitner, region funded for 3 units to be placed within the region.
Co. 3
No report.
Co. 17
Trying to reduce failures on medical calls.
Co. 7
Having trouble keeping track of equipment at hospitals.
Amb 7-8 had transmission problem
Co. 11
Oct 27th environmental emergencies for con-ed.
Co 2a
Building project progressing
Co. 16
Amb 16-9 back in service
19 registered for PHTLS class on Oct 22-23.
Co. 200
CPAP in service
New MICU in service
Co. 100
No Report

CH
No report
Communications
No report
Education
No report








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EHSF
New EMS Act out for review
Strike Teams
Trailers to use WI-FI technology. Still waiting on some equipment
Regional strike team to outfit one trailer to use as a model.
** Look for interest – Adams-Franklin to provide 5 units & 15 persons. Need a pool of at least 45 people to make it happen. Need up and running by July 2006.

Old Business:
Stat Medivac “One Call” system discussion. Motion: Co. 200, Co. 17, have President Bitner talk with FCEOC to use “One Call” system for a trial period. Approved.
Mapping project – communicating with vendor
Discussion about use of EMS transfers
- Departments not actively responding to transfers due to manpower
- Need to look at current communications manual for current policy
- Could be done by officer or unit request only following guidelines. Such as extended period without QRS/BLS in first due or utilized all department resources.

New Business:

Suggestions:
None
Adjourned: 2045


Respectfully Submitted

David E. Lutz
Secretary FCEMSC

[MAYTAG]

I see a discussion was held and decision made to approach the EOC reference using the One Call System.

Has anyone approached the Fire Chiefs Assoc for their position/ input?

[ResTech]

One Call system is more of an EMS concern. FCFCA should be notified of the change however.

[MAYTAG]

It is absolutelty more than an EMS issue. It is an Incident Command/ Incident Management issue.

It is also an issue as Fire Chief that I have many concerns/ questions over and should be presented to the Chiefs Association.