Con-Ed talk SARS set for July 31

A presentation on SARS has been scheduled for July 31 at the Fire Training Center. “SARS: What You Need To Know” will be presented by Brenda Naizby of NYS DOH on Thursday, July 31 from 7-9 PM at the Fire Training Center in Ballston Spa. The talk is REMO...

Fair EMS Help Needed

The Saratoga County Fair will run from Tuesday, July 15th through Sunday, July 20th, 2003. Gates will be open from 11 AM until midnight each day and certified EMS providers are needed to staff the First Aid Station as well as cover special events. Ambulances are also...

Galway EMS Open House

You are cordially invited to join the members of Galway Ambulance to celebrate the opening of their new headquarters on Sunday, July 13th from 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM. The new station is located at 2175 Galway Road) just down the road from their old quarters....

Ambulance Traffic Trouble Scheduled for July

The NYS DOT plans a 10 day closure of Route 7 Eastbound starting Friday, July 11th at 10:00 AM and ending Monday, July 21st at 6:00 AM. This is significant for transports to Troy hospitals originating in Saratoga County as well as for the likely increased traffic that...

Important Infection Control Information for EMS Providers

For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued an EMS specific guideline for infection control practice. The guideline relates to dealing with suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) patients. SARS is a respiratory illness that...

CPR Instructor Updates Scheduled

Two updates for Saratoga County AHA CPR Instructors have been scheduled and one more will likely be announced shortly. All currently certified instructors should attend one of the following sessions: April 22 (Tues) – Stillwater Rescue Squad EMS Training Center...