NCAR&EMS 2001-Dec-10 Newsletter
December 10, 2001
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."   Luke 2:14
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us!

• Commanders Message
• Vice-commanders Message
• Brotherhood Obituaries
• For Sale
• Dedication Ceremony
• Directors meetings 2002
• Convention 2002

COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

Paperwork, paperwork, it's everywhere. Like the saying goes, "Nothing is done until the paperwork is complete". If you are a squad Captain or Chief, then you have a responsibility to get the paperwork done, whether you are there or not. The ambulance call reports, the rescue call reports, the incident reports, the list could go on and on, but a big one this time of year is ROSTERS. A notice was sent out in October, another in November and the final is coming to your postal address soon. If you have not filed your roster by December 31st, your department will lose benefits. It does not matter if you delegate this job to your squad secretary or whomever, it ultimately is your responsibility. You were elected or appointed to do the job, so do not fall behind. File your correct roster. If some member does not have their thirty-six hours of training, then do not sign for them to remain on the state pension fund roster or the Association roster. We wish you a Happy Holiday Season.

VICE-COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

"Hello" to all rescue members. I hope all of you are enjoying this beautiful weather we have had in North Carolina. We have been blessed with an almost perfect Fall and lots of falling leaves.

Two months ago, we experienced one of the worst disasters ever. I am referring to the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Again, tragedy has struck with yet another plane crash in New York. Let us take time to send prayers and condolences to all the families and friends of every human involved. The tragic events have given rise to the question: "What would we do if we had a similar situation in our state". "Are we TRAINED and QUALIFIED to handle a situation where buildings and thousands of lives are lost and devastating injuries occur"?

CERTIFICATION and QUALIFICATION are two very important words that come to mind when I think of the above. Many members of our group are having trouble with the new guidelines that have been given to us and the time table for completion of the guidelines. There are a lot of members looking for the easy way to become certified. There is no easy way! Training schedules need to be incorporated in each squad for classroom training, along with skills practice. No matter what level of certification you choose, you need to be focused and be the best you can be. The choice is yours. The communities we serve need to know that we have the knowledge and skills needed to serve their needs. I am pleased with the number of highly trained, qualified rescue and EMS personnel we have in our great state. We have two agencies that assist in training our members in a professional manner, the State Fire Marshals Office and the Office of Emergency Medical Services. The instructors work very close with our members to be sure they know the needed skills before testing. We cannot go back to the time when all you had to do was attend a class and receive a certificate. We must continue to have hands-on-training to keep up with the ever expanding technology and streamlined methods of care we are to administer to our communities. They say "you can't teach an old dog new tricks". I'm learning that old dogs can learn and function as good as the young dogs. I challenge all of you to stand, be counted, and meet the new challenges that are before us. Over the years, we have made the necessary changes in our training needs and required qualifications. We can be proud of what we have accomplished. Let's keep going. Questions and responses are welcomed.

I would like to wish you and yours a very warm, joyful, and safe Holiday Season.

BROTHERHOOD OBITUARY

FOR SALE

1986 Ford F350 Light Rescue Truck. White with 25,000 original miles on a Ford 460 V8. Each side has four compartments and one compartment out the back. If sold to a fire/rescue agency it will be equipped with all red/white lights, Code 3 force 4XL light bar, 4 1500 watt flood lights, one on each corner. 24 ft. ladder rack (ladder not included). Front mount winch bumper with Ramsey 9000 lb winch included. *If sold to individual, the red/white lights will be removed or disconnected. Price: $8,000. Contact Chief Steve McAuley at 704/875-1457.

1993 Ford F350 Diesel Transport Truck. 39,000 original miles. BLS ambulance box. If sold to a fire/rescue agency, all emergency lights remain. If sold to an individual all emergency lights will be removed or disconnected. Truck also comes with stretcher for the back. Price: $25,000. Contact Chief Steve McCauley at 704/875-1457 for more information.

Pictures of both trucks are available if needed. Email North Meck Rescue for pictures at Northmeckrescue@yahoo.com

1985 Ford E-350 Type III Ambulance. 72,000 miles, 460 gas engine, code 3 light bar, front and rear AC & heat. New batteries, new paint, good tires, Ferno model 29-M stretcher. Price: $5,000 or best offer. For more information contact Darron Wells at 252/792-8589, Timmie Modlin at 252/792-8497 or Jackie Gillam at 252/792-3670. {Jamesville Community EMS & Rescue, Inc.}

Dedication Ceremony

The Town of Morehead City recently dedicated their new Fire/EMS Station #1. Their new facility is located at 1406 Bridges Street, Morehead City, N.C.

DIRECTORS MEETINGS 2002

January 19 & 20, 2002.................... No. 7 Township Rescue Squad, New Bern, N.C.

April 13 & 14, 2002......................... Polk County Rescue Squad, Columbus, N.C.

June 29 & 30, 2002.......................... Yadkin County Rescue Squad, Yadkinville, N.C.

Convention 2002

September 19-20-21, 2002...............New Bern, North Carolina