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...

Intermediate Course at Malta starts in January

REMO will run an EMT-Intermediate course at Malta Ambulance Corps starting January 6, 2003 and concluding in April. The course will meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 – 10 pm. Persons wishing to take this course must complete a 3 part entrance exam...

Mutual Aid Manual Updated

The Saratoga County Mutual Aid Plan was updated in January 2003 (revising the September 1995 edition). Single copies were mailed to all EMS agencies by the Office of Emergency Services. Additional Copies may be downloaded by clicking on the Downloads button at the top...

AHA Instructors Records – Updates Needed

All American Heart Association Instructors are asked to complete a revised Instructor Information form and submit it to Kathy Barton. The new AHA First Aid course will roll out in March/April this year and requires an instructor training session to be eligible to...