DISTRICT # 3 BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Attendance:

• Chris Putnam, Hinesburg FD (R )

• Mike Akerlind, Colchester Rescue (R )

• Mike Cannon, Colchester Rescue (A )

• Jessica Buck, UVM ( V)

• Joseph Pare, UVM ( V)

• David Gervais, Essex (A )

• Bill McNamara, BFD (A )

• Lisa Whittemore, Charlotte A, FACT ( R)

• Scott Flieger, Colchester, District Vice Chair

• Greg Tweatt, VTEMSD3 Instructor

• Debbie Baron, Grand Isle ( R)

• Allison Rimmer, VARS ( R)

• Gilbert Helmkin, FAHC ED ( R)

• Jessical Gagne, SMRS ( R)

• Jennifer DeMaroney, UVM ( R)

• Virginia Pelletier, UVM ( R)

• Pat Malone, UVM/IREMS ( V)

• Jason Ziter, EJFD A, District Training Coordinator

• Wendy James, FAHC ED

• Darren Adams, Milton Rescue ( R)

• Rod Moore, Milton Rescue (A )

• Mike Richard, BFD (R )

 Meeting called to order at 1837

 Moment of Silence for all EMS, Police, Fire personnel lost in tragedies of 9/11/01

 Minutes of last months meeting accepted with no changes or questions

 Introductions: Mike Akerland- new rep from Colchester Rescue

 Correspondence: none

 Treasurer: no report- tabled until next month

 Medical Direction: DNR form clarification.  They are being used in the field.

 Fletcher Allen:

• Please give reports by phone as soon as you can.  Make sure all pertinent information is given.

• If DNR give how the patient’s condition  falls under the protocol.

• Stamp the state forms with patients MRN # .

• Remember professionalism over the radio.

• Computer trainings will soon be available.

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• Gil- Still looking for input on how to give feedback to squads from calls.

• The ED is collecting data again for Q&A. 

• Question -  How are nurses identified for the report?  Gil said to ask the person.

• Cold weather is coming again.  Remember the door issue.

• Gil has been working with housekeeping on bloody equipment.

MCI- none

Policies, Procedures- none

Logistics- none

Heavy Rescue/Fire-none

Training:

-Peter Keibel and Chris McCarthy- recert dates will probably be early November.  (Announced via e-mail as 10/31 and 11/4.)

-2 Combitube classes are coming up.

-Colchester Rescue is holding a CPR Instructor course at the end of Oct.  Please contact Scott at Colchester Rescue if interested in registering.  Candidates must pass BLS skills test on the first night.

-Vergennes First Responder class led by Bill Clark.  Course proposal accepted.

-EMT- I new course for during the day was proposed and accepted.  $525 includes the text 16 student limit.

-In district 3 there will be no old EMT-I courses taught.

-EMT-I entrance exam Sept. 29^th at 1800 in Rowell.

-On applications for EMT-I courses please identify whether you are registering for the day or evening class.

-The EMT-I class is eligible for 6 credits in the spring when the course finishes.

-EMT-I transition course is being planned to follow the present course.  October 20-December 8.  Course content will be the same.  Information to be posted on the listserve.  The course was accepted.

-Update on courses

EMT Basic

• 19-20 Students Chris

• 19-20 students in Kate’s Tues/Thurs class.

• Weds evening class did not have enough students to continue.

• Question raised about the need for personal equipment for the class:  this was done for BSI.

-Sat. 10/4 8:30-5 When Violence Erupts $95 (text included) Call Pat to sign up.

-EMT-I course members who are in the night class and would like to take the day course instead please call Greg if you would like to switch.

-VSAC may be able to provide assistance to take EMT-I class.

 Old business: none

 New business- there is a new events calendar set up.  Suggestion that 1-2 people per service be responsible for posting events. 

 Minutes taken by D. Baron

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