SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
COMMANDER'S MESSAGE
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support over the many years I have served the Association as an officer.
Over the years, the demand of "time" to be a officer of the Association has increased so drastically that people with fulltime jobs have to use all their vacation days to fulfill their obligations to the Association and still lack the necessary time to complete their responsibilities. I hope that some of the changes that have been recommended to the Convention floor by the Board of Directors will help with this situation.
I wish the future officers of this great Association much success in their endeavors and if I can help you in any way, please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Convention in Hickory.
VICE-COMMANDER'S MESSAGE
Timing is one of the most important characteristics while trying to accomplish any task. Timing is a key element in Rescue & EMS; it means the difference between life and death. A comedian either makes it or breaks it on timing. If the punch line is too soon, people sit there and stare. If it is too late, people get up and walk out. Right now I'm not real sure on my timing. I don't know if you will read this before or after the Convention 97' in Hickory. Hopefully, you won't get up and walk out on me.
This has been an exciting year for me, and as we near the time for Convention I become even more excited. The N.C. Office of EMS and the N.C. Department of Insurance has worked very hard this year to assist the NCAR&EMS in some very important areas of our event. I truly appreciate their work in helping us put on a great Convention for all to enjoy. Catawba County Rescue Association has done a tremendous job in handling the various tasks that it takes to have a successful program. I hope you will find everything to your liking, and if you didn't (timing) please let us know so we can correct any problems next year.
I would ask that we all take a few moments to remember those who have gone on before us and who paved the way for us to have the Rescue & EMS system that we now have. Together, we will continue to improve our system to help ease the suffering of our neighbor.
CONVENTION 1997
September 18, 19 & 20, 1997......Hickory, North Carolina
#535 Paul E. Chastain Haywood County Rescue AGE: 65 DOD: 08/13/97 #536 Kenneth D. Ollis Avery County Rescue AGE: 74 DOD: 07/15/97 #537 Henry Wilder Apex Rescue Squad AGE: 69 DOD: 07/17/97
50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE - 63 YEARS OF RESCUE SERVICE
Area I Director Durwood Evans and Area I Secretary Marie Evans will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary September 14, 1997 with an open reception from 2:00 PM till 5:00 PM at the Hobbsville Baptist Church. No gifts please. Durwood and Marie have over 63 years of rescue service to the citizens of Gates County. Most of their family is involved in rescue.
TRADE-SWAP-SELL-LOCATE ITEMS
FOR SALE: 1971 Chevrolet Command Post/Rehab vehicle. VHF & UHF radios. New air conditioner. Best offer. Contact Eddie Wimberly, Chief, Cary EMS, 919/467-1116.
FOR SALE: 1995 Chevrolet Type I Road Rescue, 33,000 miles, air ride, full strobe package.
1991 Ford Type III full strobe package, air ride.
Both units are in excellent condition, both mechanically and in appearance.
They also have Motorola 100 watt 99 channel radios with front and rear controls.
$60,000 entire package.
Contact Watauga EMS at 704/264-9486, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Comfort Rescue is starting a Fire & Rescue substation in an area of Jones County not presently in a covered district. Our closest hospital is from 20-25 minutes from our main station. Response time to the non-covered district varies from 8 to 20 minutes. By adding the substation, response time will be cut dramatically. Our department is in need of an ambulance and equipment. If anyone has an ambulance or equipment they wish to donate or sell at a low price, please contact Richard Tyndall at 919/448-1221 daytime, Carol Tyndall 919/448-1697 daytime or either one at 919/448-3786 nights.
CATAWBA VALLEY RESCUE COLLEGE
October 10, 11, 12, 1997, Hickory, North Carolina. Courses offered for Rescue, Fire and Emergency Medical Service Personnel. Rescue Certification Courses: BRT Track-includes types of rescue equipment, portable fire extinguishers and air quality. Vehicle Extrication (BRT), Vehicle Extrication (ART), Land Navigation, Ropes and Lowers (BRT), also meets Firefighter I Rope standards, Friction Systems, Anchors, Ascending and Descending (ART). Other Rescue Courses: Heavy Vehicle Extrication, Building Collapse, Phase 1, Building Collapse, Phase 2, Advanced Mantracking, Confined Space Rescue, Highlines; Telepher & Tyroleans. Fire Courses: Firefighter I Fire Control, Residential Live Burn, LP Gas, Arson Investigation, Wildland Fire Suppression. EMT Continuing Education Track: 12 hours of continuing education subjects, including medical emergencies, burns, the geriatric patient and sports injuries. Other Courses: Introduction to the Fire/Rescue Service for the Junior Member. A special course for new members ages 16 to 18 years. For further information please call 704/327-7000, extension 306 or write to Catawba Valley Rescue College, P.O. Box 2757, Newton, N.C. 28658.
GREEN RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
Robert B. Green, a Chapel Hill resident and volunteer member of South Orange EMS and Rescue Squad, recently received a national award for his efforts to provide Swiftwater Rescue training for Emergency Service personnel in North Carolina. Green received the 1997 Higgins and Langley Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Swiftwater Rescue Program Development. The award was presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Search and Rescue, which was held in Richmond, VA on May 28-31, 1997.