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Can you get close enough to get an FCC ID off of it? Should be able to look the ID up on the net if you can get it.

So Benedictine is still open? Interesting. I seem to remember they don't have an ER anymore tho? I wish the region would update it's hospital capabilities list. It always makes me smile a little to see Phelps on there as a PCI center.

How does a fire company loose their response area? (Referring to mfc2257's post)

Agree with what WMC said. The "psych ER" at WMC is not an EMS receiving facility. If the patient is coming from the field they need to be taken to medical ER for clearance first. Only time you should be taking them directly to the psych ER is on a transfer. I always cringe when I hear a BLS call for an EDP and then hear them transporting to the Psych ER. It's a bit of a liability. The list of abilities from the HVREMSCO protocols lists the following ERs as Psych capable: Westchester - Mount Vernon, Phelps, Northern Westchester and WMC. Hudson Valley - Saint Francis, Putnam, Bon Secors, Benedictine (didn't they close/merge into Kingston?), Good Sam, Catskill, Arden Hill (tho I know they are in the process of merging as well - I'd hope the new campus has abilities but this needs to be confirmed).

That would have been cool if you could have gotten closer. Were you low on fuel or time? Maybe next time.

Maybe we can get them to expand Danbury and Dutchess while we're at it.

Last time I checked (about 5 years ago) an EMT from NY could operate in NJ with their NY card - No reciprocity required. I don't recall hearing of that changing.

Just got notice of a special Westchester REMSCO meeting to be held July 14th @ 5:30pm. Topic to be discussed is that of "The conversion of a municipal certificate of need (CON) to a regular CON is to be considered (NYS PHL Article 30 Action)". Anyone know who is seeking to have a Muni-CON converted to regular?

$5000 may be chump change in fines, but it opens a HUGE door for civil lawsuits from the next of kin.

Technically, BLS3 exists. Medic3 has an EMT during the days and can transport when the BLS agencies are unable to crew.

The other thread brought something to mind. What EMS agencies around the main EMTBravo catchment have protocols/policies for the treatment of tasered patients? Those that have specific policies/protocols, what do they entail? Do they require ALS ridealong/assessment? Do they require specific treatments/measures?

Who owns the property now? I see multiple buildings from the satellite image. Wikipedia says the FDIC seized the property a few decades ago.

Date: 6/13/2011 Time: ~2145 Location: 87 Gabriel's Path, Poughquag, NY Frequency: Dutchess County Fire Dispatch Units Operating: Beekman all Units, Unionvale 67-12 Weather Conditions: Clear and Cool Description Of Incident: Reported structure fire in a residence. Reporters: WAS967 Writer: WAS967

Heard about this on the news this morning. http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20110604/NEWS01/106040335/Millbrook-man-electrocuted

This sort of thing seems to happen with great frequency up there (meaning a few times a year especially during the summer). Usually the downed hikers can be gotten out by ground, but guess they were in a bad spot.

ALS: Is your protocol a local one or something destined for the county/MAC level?

From inside the vehicle they don't sound like much (akin to a vacuum). But when you get in the path of the sound waves - yahoo.

There are also a lot of camps and other places (Playland) that hire EMTs for the summer. Can apply for one of those while you put heels back in the county, then get some applications/interviews in with local companies. If you need to travel, there are other places in surrounding areas as well. Here is a non-exclusive list: Commercials: Empress Hudson Valley/Regional/Empire/whatevertheycallthemselves Transcare (also in NYC and Hudson Valley) Westchester EMS "Volunteers": Ossining VAC Harrison EMS PortChester Rye Rye Brook EMS Tarrytown VAC Surrounding areas: SeniorCare (NYC) CityWide (NYC) Rockland Mobile Care (Rockland) Mobile Life Support Services (Orange/Dutchess/Ulster) NDP (Northern Dutchess/Columbia/Connecticut/eventually MA?) FDNY A few in NJ. Numerous hospital based outside Westchester (like NYP, UMDNJ, etc) One of the biggest restrictions on hiring lately has been cleanliness of drivers license.

Thumbs up to the use of the padding on the backboard. Blooper note: Check out 1:47. When they put the "patient" in the ambulance he's not wearing his helmet. At 1:53 he's got it on again.

I'd rather see a MNRR connection across the Hudson so that people don't have to connect via Hoboken.

So what do you do when you run low? Urinate into tank?

Date: 3/28/2011 Time: ~2000 Location: 70 Susan Drive, Beekman, NY xPleasant Ridge Rd and Wendy Dr Frequency: DC911 Units Operating: Beekman Fire and Transcare, DCSO, FIT Weather Conditions: Clear and Cool Description Of Incident: Reported house fire. House reportedly unoccupied. Reporters: Writer:

Good to see a region adopting the new AHA guidelines so quickly (well, most of them anyway). Does REMO not carry Valium anymore?

Perhaps illegal is the wrong word? Maybe against policy, etc etc would be better? I just don't know. But what you said makes sense. If they need restraints, then restrain before transport. If they don't, then don't. If they take a turn on the way to the destination, stop and deal with the situation. Involve police if needed. So the magic question is - regardless of the legality of it - what is the point of getting a script for restraints? Is it required/necessary? Or are we covered by the state protocols? I just checked the NYS DOH EMT-Basic curriculum and it mentions that EMTs should be able to demonstrate the proper techniques for safely restraining a patient. (Lesson 4-8 Behavioral Emergencies - Psychomotor Objectives - Page 268). Has ANYONE here been skill trained in ANY EMT class of ANY level to do this? My basic class didn't do it. My medic class didn't do it. None of the EMT classes I've taught LAB in did it. Food for thought. (I literally had a provider tell me that since we're not trained to restrain, if the person wants to get out of the back, then you should let them. THAT just doesn't sound like a viable option in this day and age.)

Interesting. Anyone have a link to the mental health laws pertaining to retraints? ALS: That's why we're here discussing this. I've been told by staff at one agency (in this case Abbey so forgive me if I'm dating myself) one thing, and if that is incorrect then we clearly need to fix the perception. Keep in mind that the concept of PRN restraint orders (again for interfacility runs) is CURRENTLY being contested by some as well. (Not on here) Will be interesting to see what becomes of that. In the end, when it comes to combative patients - safety first. And for whoever brought up the issue of prone positioning, here's a story out of NJ of related interest: http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/924068-5-NJ-EMTs-suspended-in-death-of-man-tied-face-down/