Pittsford Ambulance Awards Banquet - The Pittsford Ambulance began in 1971, serving the community of Pittsford and many others for the past 36 years. On Saturday, December 1 they gathered and honored their entire organization, as well as specific awards given to members recognizing specific accomplishments during this past year(s), as well as noting accumulated hours and special calls. Kay Hammond was honored for over 31,500 hours of service, with Richa! rd Beers Miriam Lum as Medic of Year and Leslie Grover and Ed Rummler sharing Dispatcher of Year. Tom Powell was honored with the Director of Operations award and Pat Graham received the Presidents Award. Honorable mentions for CPR Saves and Baby deliveries were also presented.
Congratulations to all the members of Pittsford Ambulance and this years award winners for the service they provide daily to the communities in which they provide service.
A System that Works - Everyday Emergency Responders worldwide provide services that help keep our communities safe. Recently in the Third Battalion, two (2) very Dramatic Emergency Calls occurred, which ended with successful outcomes, based on the efforts of EVERYONE involved in these incidents, starting with the 911 Caller(s), ECD Staff, Civilian Responders, Health Care Professionals, Emergency Personal from EMS, Fire and P! olice, Co curity and Industry and ED Staff. While these two situations are very different in their scope, both demonstrate how when the system we operate in works together, the outcome is the best for the patient.
The first incident occurred on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at the Nazareth College Gym. While refereeing a girls basketball game, the official had a heart attack. Thru the efforts of people at the event, Nazareth Security, Responding Amb, ALS and Fire, as well as First Responders, a patient who suffered this medical emergency was resuscitated at the scene, delivered to the hospital, received necessary treatment and be released to spend the holidays with family.
The second incident involved the collapse of a freight elevator at the Happy Ice facility, on November 29, 2007. This collapse trapped (2) employees who were in the elevator, along with a fork-lift. To allow for the sa! fe remova the resources of five Fire Departments, Two Ambulances agencies, SEQ ALS and Mercy Flight and many other agencies, along with their associated personal were utilized over a three (3) hour period to safely and without injury to any responders remove these two (2) patients to the hospital. The technical expertise and professional attitude of everyone involved helped to insure the successful outcome of this situation
While many of the people involved are very modest to the importance of their involvement in either of these situations, please remember that EVERYONE'S actions and input contributed to the success of these situations. Daily we respond and make a difference in peoples lives, but in these two situations, it was very apparent that the outcome was based on the Cooperation of all parties involved in this process.
Please be Proud of the job you do everyday in making a differ! ence in o T>
December is 3D Month - The 3D's are Drunk, Drugged and Driving Prevention skills to help provide for a Happy Holiday season for everyone. Driving impairment from any of these factors takes away from the importance of your driving ability and contributes to one (1) traffic related death every thirty (30) minutes. Please think before you drive to insure your safe journey wherever you are traveling.
Calendar:
December 3 - Splinting and Packaging of Soft Tissue Injuries - Perinton Amb - 1830 hours - Contact OPC to register
