NCAR&EMS 2002-Jan-10 Newsletter
January 10, 2002
COMMANDER'S MESSAGE
As we look back at the past year, it is certainly one we will never forget. Just as the events on December 7, 1941 went down in the history books, the events on September 11, 2001 and the days following will go in the books and will be remembered for years to come. As I have said before, we in the rescue service need to be prepared. Just like the men and women of the responding departments to the tragedies were well trained and disciplined, we must be also. Each time you respond to a call, you need to be professional and at the same time be caring. You may not know at the time of the call, but this day may be the worst day the victim has ever experienced or possibly their last day. You may be the last person they see. It's easy to get callous when you do this every day, but sooner or later you will run that one call that will bring you back to reality. Be able to look back and say "I gave 100%".
There are numerous weekend schools coming up this spring. High Angle Rescue in March and Rescue College the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May. This year at Rescue College there is going to be an Assessment Center each weekend for ERT certification. It will be intense, but if you have the knowledge on rescue it will be a great opportunity to get your certification.
Scholarship applications are now available on-line. The Brotherhood is still accepting members. Don't let time run out.
VICE-COMMANDER'S MESSAGE
Christmas is coming as I write this message. I have waited until the final moments of the shopping season to do some preparation. I'm having difficulty finding some of the items I need to make the season special. Does waiting until the last minute sound familiar?
When you read this, Christmas will be a memory and a lot of New Year resolutions will have been made. So the New Year begins. I'm looking forward to this New Year. There is a lot to accomplish. Review all prior correspondence to make certain all your questions have been answered. The Association office is receiving questions about ERT certification. Information guidelines are available from the Association office. COMMUNICATE and hopefully you may be pleased with the answers you receive.
Wishing all a safe and prosperous New Year.
BROTHERHOOD OBITUARY
| NUM | NAME | SQUAD | DOD | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #735 | Jack L. Harper | Montgomery County Rescue | 10/24/2001 | 80 |
| #736 | Larry G. Shaver | Iredell County Rescue | 11/09/2001 | 57 |
| #737 | Greenwood Bishop | Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue | 11/06/2001 | 85 |
| #738 | Dorothy C. Humphries | Individual Member-Eastern Burke Auxiliary | 11/24/2001 | 80 |
| #739 | Tommy Lawson Moss | Rutherford County Rescue | 12/08/2001 | 53 |
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
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
1991 Ford E-350 Type II (Ashley) Ambulance 43,500 miles, new tires, excellent condition inside and out. Bar light, siren, running boards. No radio. No cot. Make offer. Unit available mid-February 2002. (This unit has served as a spare unit). Contact Chief Jeff Armstrong, Angier-Black River Rescue Squad at 919/639-4041 or 919/422-7654.
1994 Ford E-350 Modular Type III Ambulance 83,384 miles, diesel engine, runs good, very dependable unit. Still in service as a spare unit. Chrome wheel covers. Manufactured by American Emergency Vehicles. Asking $15,000.00 or best offer. If interested, please contact Chief Gene Hinkle at 919/499-9380 or write to Benhaven Emergency Services, Inc., Attention Chief Gene Hinkle, P.O. Box 301, Olivia, NC 28368.
Morehead City Fire-EMS Station #1 Dedicated on December 1, 2001
The new 11,000 square feet facility has six bays and houses six vehicles.
The following people served on the Fire-EMS Advisory Committee.
Mayor Gerald A. Jones, Jr.
Councilman Floyd M. Chadwick, Jr.
Councilman Robert B. Howard, Jr.
City Manager R. Randy Martin
Fire Chief Jerry Leonard
EMS Director Sally Griffin
Public Works Director David McCabe
Fire Captain Bernie Hall
EMT-I Joe Cunningham
Volunteer Assistanct Fire Chief Dykeman Baily