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02/23/2020

A novel coronavirus (COVID‐19) causing acute illness with severe symptoms has been isolated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Since its emergence, cases have been found worldwide, reminiscent of sever...

01/27/2020

We are hiring for Firefighter-EMTs and Firefighter-Paramedics! Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will be opening up to accept applications for the positions on Monday, January 27, 2020. The application period closes on Thursday, January 30, 2020. More details can be found at www.PBCFR.org under the "Employment" drop down menu. The job listing will be visible only during the time period above.

01/23/2020

Our deepest condolences to family, friends, and fire family.

The American company that has been helping with the Australian bushfire crisis has grounded its Large Air Tanker fleet as a mark of respect for three US firefighters who died in a plane crash.

01/09/2020

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01/04/2020

Rob Ryan was hanging the Christmas lights at his family’s Bend home one Sunday in November when a 33-day medical nightmare with a miraculous happy ending began.

12/28/2019

A new EMT - $2,500 Sign On Bonus job is available in Sunnyvale, California. Check it out on National Registry of EMTs.

11/24/2019

SEARCH AND RESCUE VOLUNTEER ANNUAL RECRUITMENT BEGINS

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue Volunteer. Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (DCSO SAR) is one of the busiest search and rescue units in the state of Oregon. In 2018, DCSO SAR completed 143 missions and over 300 trainings. Our Volunteers are highly skilled and range from general searchers to those capable of highly technical missions such as Mountain/Rope Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Diving operations and more.

Selected applicants, who must be at least 21 years of age, are required to complete the DCSO SAR Academy, which consists of approximately 100 hours of training. The 2020 SAR Academy will begin on March 30th, with Volunteers graduating on May 14th. Generally, training occurs on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm, which consist of classroom exercises and is followed up with a day of training on Saturday for outdoor practical exercises.

Academy attendees will receive instruction in several areas including, but not limited to: navigation, tracking, wilderness survival, search tactics, first aid/CPR and how DCSO SAR operates. Included in the academy, is a "pack test", which consists of a five mile hike (2 1/2 miles uphill and 2 1/2 miles downhill) carrying a 25 lb. back pack. The time limit for this test is 100 minutes. Each academy attendee will be assigned a mentor to assist with the successful completion of the academy.

Applications can be found online at www.deschutes.org/jobs and must be submitted by January 17th, 2020 at 5 PM.

Once applications are reviewed, applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted and required to attend an informational session. Applicants will also be required to attend an oral board interview. A background investigation will be completed for all applicants who are selected after the oral board interview. Some qualities necessary include a flexible schedule enabling mission attendance, the ability to fit in with our current volunteers, a good attitude and the ability to function as a team player. There is a $100 entry fee for those selected, which covers initial Search and Rescue Volunteer clothing issued upon graduation from the academy.

Additional questions can be answered by telephoning the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Special Services Unit at 541-388-6501, as well as going online to http://sheriff.deschutes.org/Special-Services/sar/ and www.deschutessearchandrescue.org.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with four K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today lead by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves the nearly 190,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 230 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 187 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.

11/20/2019

AHA is still not following the science....and where why are there no EMS opinions included???

The AHA has just released focused updates on PALS.

Here are our thoughts on each of the 3 updates:

#1 - Effective ventilation with a BVM is a critically important skill, yet SGAs are an excellent first choice for an advanced airway. We favor them in our systems. Unfortunately, ETI is still being demonized in this update based on a study done 20 years ago.

#2 - ECMO can be lifesaving for the out-of-hospital population but it is still not being recommended strongly by the AHA. We feel that, like in adults, it should be considered early and performed quickly. Know your local resources and collaborate with them.

#3 - The AHA is still not committing one or the other. We remain strong believers in hypothermia (32-34C) in pediatrics and adults.

Access the full 2019 Update here and let us know what you think. http://ow.ly/68FI50xfB5a

11/20/2019

Kicking off our State of Oregon Resuscitation Academy in Newport.

11/13/2019

Are you a licensed paramedic who is interested in joining the fire service? We are seeking applicants for ENTRY LEVEL PARAMEDIC. Attend a FREE information session to learn more about the application and testing process.

Sign up for a session at PF&R's Training Center: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80966772797

Sign up for a session at Portland Community College: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80970078685

11/11/2019