2011 MEMBER APPRECIATION BANQUET

The Fivepointville Ambulance Association met on Friday evening, March 16th for its annual member appreciation banquet.  This banquet is held every year to show appreciation to the members who ran calls and served the association during the past year.

Three special awards were given out. They were to Janice Martin for Volunteer of the year, Kirsten Yoder for Crew Chief of the year, and Jim Martin for Driver of the year. Thank you to all that help us each and every year to make our service a success. Thank you also to Reinholds Ambulance for standing by while our members enjoyed some time off. The Reinholds crew answered one call for service during their time covering our station.

ACCIDENT WITH REPORTED ENTRAPMENT

On February 23, 2012 - Ambulance 3-19-1 was dispatched to Martindale Road for an accident with reported entrapment.  Patient was extricated and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

SQUAD 3-19

On January 7, 2012 - Fivepointville Ambulance placed into service a 2002 Chevy Tahoe. This truck, certified as a QRS unit is designated as Squad 3-19. Special thanks to all that helped get the truck ready.

FIVEPOINTVILLE AMBULANCE RECOGNIZED

Merv Wertz, Reading Hospital and Medical Center EMS Liaison, attended the December, 2011, Fivepointville Ambulance Association Member's Meeting and presented the Association with a framed copy of the "Words of Wellness" issue, in which an article highlighted a presentation on a case review regarding a cardiac arrest save.  JOB WELL DONE!!

EMT Bridge Class (update)

Fivepointville Ambulance hosted an EMT Bridge Course to allow PA Emergency Responders the opportunity to become EMT's.  The class ran from January through March, 2011.  There were fifteen people who finished the HACC certified class.  The state practical exam and written test are the only steps left to go until they all become state certified EMT providers.  Practicals are Friday, April 9th and the written exam is Thursday, April 14th.  Good Luck Everyone!

Thank you to the Fivepointville Fire Company for allowing us to use your facilities!

         

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Update on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 22:15 by EMS Chief High

All the members from the Fivepointville Ambulance have successfully taken and passed the state EMT test. These volunteers have spent countless hours in class and out of class studying and training to improve their knowledge and skills to better serve our community. Congratulations to each one of you!