Chair Deb Baron called the meeting to order at 1835 hours.  Those in attendance were: 

• Pat Malone            EMT - B Coordinator

• Greg Thweatt            EMT - I Coordinator,  Training Committee Chair

• Dr. Peter Weimersheimer            Medical Direction

• Deb Baron            District Board Chair

• Jim Laskarzewski            Training Committee Clerk, St. Michael’s (A)

• Gilbert Helmken             FAHC E.D. Nursing

• Mike Richard             Burlington Fire Department

• Rebecca Webb             Charlotte Rescue

• Sandy Ladd             Colchester Center Fire Company

• Jim Kellogg             Essex Junction Fire Dept.

• Deb Baron             Grand Isle Rescue

• Chris Putnam             Hinesburg Fire Department

• Lee Jones             Richmond Rescue, IBM Rescue

• John Poulin             Shelburne Rescue

• Jessica Gagne             St. Michael’s Rescue

• Dan Greaves             St. Michael’s Rescue

• Shawna Lapierre             St. Michael’s Rescue

• Amy Wasielewski             St. Michael’s Rescue

• Allison Rimmer             Vergennes Rescue

Introductions:

Jessica Gagne and Amy Wasielewski were introduced as the new Captain and Training Officer, respectively, for St. Michael’s Rescue. Their term begins on Saturday.

Approval of Minutes

Motion to accept minutes of the March meeting by Lee Jones, second by John Poulin.  Motion passed.

Correspondence:

None

Treasurer’s Report:

 None

Medical Direction:

·        Intermediate Curriculum Update:  Still no word on final draft.

·        Combitube: Plan is to phase in usage rapidly, train a group to assist with training others. Once 75% of EMT-I’s are on-line with combitube then ET Tube will be taken off-line. The first group trained will come from services interested and those EMTs interested in educating others. This is a pilot program and a State rep will be at the first session. Combitube is an I-level skill and is much different than EOA. Training is six hours over two nights, looking at last two weeks of May on Monday or Wednesday in Rowell 110. Services should create a list of candidates and prioritize that list, send completed list to Greg. First class selected from list, multiple classes to follow. It would be nice to have all the District Instructor Coordinators in the first class. Four to five classes should bring everyone in District on board. Services will need to have their own airway manikins. Paperwork needs to go to services, probably through web page or listserver. Both service and individual agreements must be completed. In-squad Continuing Ed. requirements can be met during quarterly AED sessions. This skill will eventually become part of the EMT-I curriculum.

·        DNR Protocol: Distributed for review and feedback. DNRs to be issued annually. Meeting to be set with EMS, nursing homes, VNA, hospice and hospital to present plan then implement is accepted. Review protocol for discussion at next meeting.

·        QA: Dr. Weimersheimer would like a letter next month from each service describing how calls are reviewed or critiqued. How is QA being done at each service?

·        Central Dispatch: Dr. Weimersheimer would like to begin a discussion about central dispatch and responding to patients based on proximity to ambulance rather than within town lines. Discussion, by State law, would need to include town officials. Could be very interesting.

·        Zolls: Mike asked if Zolls would continue to be used, BFD needs two data cards to replace defective ones.  Reported that Zoll has replaced defective cards in the past. District may have more pull if efforts combined.

FAHC/MHCIC:

·        Hospital Construction: Ambulance and walk-in no longer share same path.

·        EMS Picnic: Flyer distributed. May 25^th from 11-2 pm at Trinity Campus under the big tent.

MCI: 

No Report

Policy and Procedure:  

No Report

Logistics:  

Ambulance back-up list sent to listserver will also be posted to web page.

Heavy Rescue/Fire:  

No report

E911: 

No report

Training Committee:

·        EMT classes finishing; Monday May 6^th at 1800 hrs is the written, practical on May 8^th at 1830; Contact Greg or Pat to help out at the practical, helpers arrive at 1730 for dinner and assignment. Both basic classes and the intermediate class testing on 8^th.

·        Statewide testing dates are now posted on State web page.

·        Modules 1 & 2: Finished Monday, testing Monday the 15^th; 19 finishing. Evaluations are mostly positive. Chris is looking to schedule the next 4 modules throughout the next year with the exam coinciding with the Spring EMT-B exam. In-squad support for those in modules needs to be greater. Pat will mention at the County Fire Chief’s meeting the importance of the fire departments working closely with the transporting ambulances to practice EMT skills and complete checklists. Instructors need support from all around, communication is essential.

·        Case Review: No longer happening.

·        Telehealth: April 25^th, pediatric trauma, 1900 hrs at Spear St. center.

·        Charlotte: Steve Salengo teaching Ob/Gyn emergencies on the 23^rd at 1930 hrs at Charlotte Rescue on Ferry Rd.

·        Instructor Coordinator: Dave Roberts and Rebecca Webb successfully completed the course.

·        Discussed continuance of meeting format. Motion by Chris to continue status quo contingent on formal by-law change, second by Rebecca. Need to review by-laws for clarification of positions. If allowed, a formal change may take place next month. Motion passed.

Old Business:

·        Proposals for Pediatric Initiative Grant: Rebecca speaking for Charlotte with a proposal to target babysitter training for 6^th through 8^th graders. Intend to certify people to teach babysitter course as well. Motion by John to accept as District proposal, second by Mike. Cost breakdown discussed. Lee concerned with cost of Red Cross courses. Motion passed.

New Business:

·        Summer EMT: Motion to accept course proposal by Lee, second by John. Similar to past summer courses. One Tuesday night a week plus every other weekend (Fri pm, Sat, Sun), limited to 18, $375.00 for District #3, $425.00 for others; District #3 priority registration ends May 1^st, Contact Pat, Course applications on the web site. Motion Passed.

·        Election of Officers: Nominating committee presented slate of officers. Chair – Deb Baron; Vice-chair – Maureen Leahy; Training Coordinator – deferred to next month; Treasurer – Chris McCarthy; Clerk – Scott Flieger. Floor opened for nominations, none received. Chris moved that nominations be closed, John seconded. Lee moved that the slate be accepted as presented, Jim K. seconded. Motions carried.

For the good of the organization:

·        Greg Thweatt was recognized and thanked for his many years of dedicated service to District #3. A plaque was presented.

Meeting adjourned at 2032 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Laskarzewski

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