AEMTA Lifeline http://www.aemta.org/lifeline A publication of the Arkansas EMT Association Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:45:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en AEMTA Board Meeting Minutes Posted http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/members/aemta-board-meeting-minutes-posted/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/members/aemta-board-meeting-minutes-posted/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:45:39 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=98 The minutes from the November 2008 meeting of the AEMTA Board of Directors have been posted on the www.aemta.org website. Click here to view them now.

]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/members/aemta-board-meeting-minutes-posted/feed/ New AEMTA discussion site http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/aemta/new-aemta-discussion-site/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/aemta/new-aemta-discussion-site/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:39:06 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=96 AEMTA is moving its online discussion board from MSN to Multiply at http://aemta.multiply.com.

The Lifeline and main AEMTA website will remain as is.

]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/aemta/new-aemta-discussion-site/feed/ 1st Responder Spotlight http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/1st-responder-spotlight/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/1st-responder-spotlight/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:17:25 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=79 The Center Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (CRVFD) is located in Conway County and received the 2008 1st Responder Service of the Year. This team includes six 1st responders, five basics, two nurses and one paramedic. One of the basics Kim Hall was the AEMTA EMT of Year in 2007. Center Ridge is an integral part of the community going above and beyond the call of duty. Center Ridge responds to an average of 75 calls a year for the last 27 years. Knowing the importance of training CRVFD provides continuing education to all personnel, and sends 1st responders with 1 year experience to EMT school. Congratulations to Conway County District #7 (Center Ridge VFD).

Center Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

Center Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/1st-responder-spotlight/feed/ 1st Responder Presidential Message http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/1st-responder-presidential-message/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/1st-responder-presidential-message/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:10:09 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=77 Hello again and hope the post conference finds you well. We had another eventful conference with several things going on. For those of you that were not able to make it or the annual meeting let me try to bring to bring you up to speed. President Bill Brown has taken a job in Jonesboro as a police officer and turned in his resignation. As Vice president I will finish the year 2008 in his place, I will also serve as your 2009 President. We will be posting the bylaw changes here on Lifeline and hope to vote on them at Spring Fling, so please be looking for these to review. The 1st Responder certification came up again as a HOT issue. I have agreed to work close with the newly formed fire society on this. I believe with the numbers and political strength of the fire service, they will be a valuable asset in this fight. We will be attending the GAC training committee on a regular basis to attempt to have it in legislation as soon as possible. I would like to get the 1st Responder Spotlight going again, so get me information and pictures of your services so we can spotlight you and your agency. Remember the AEMTA and your society is here for you let us know what you think. Until next time have fun and be safe out there.

]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/1st-responder-presidential-message/feed/ Thank you for supporting the silent auction! http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/aemta/thank-you-for-supporting-the-silent-auction/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/aemta/thank-you-for-supporting-the-silent-auction/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:35:29 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=73 The Arkansas EMS Foundation would like to take this time to thank everyone for helping make our 2nd annual silent auction a big success.

  • Brenda & Steve Stewart
  • Med Tech EMS
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ben Blankenship
  • T.A. Sampson
  • Karen Murdok
  • Angel One
  • Air-Evac
  • Randall Tomlinson
  • Domtar
  • Dawn Dutcher
  • Logan Co. EMS (Mary Howard)
  • Lynn Wooley
  • LifeNet
  • Shonda Jordan
  • MEMS
  • Hospital Wing
  • Evergreen Packaging
  • Laura Guthrie

If we missed anyone we are very sorry. Please let us know and we will be more than glad to add your name. To those who bid and those who won, a great big thanks also. We hope that next year will be as successful!

]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/aemta/thank-you-for-supporting-the-silent-auction/feed/ New Strategic Plan Adopted by NAEMT http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/general-news/new-strategic-plan-adopted-by-naemt/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/general-news/new-strategic-plan-adopted-by-naemt/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:57:12 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=67 The new NAEMT Strategic Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors during its August conference call. This plan is the culmination of participation from active NAEMT members, association leadership, committees and the Affiliate Advisory Council.

“This strategic plan represents the next steps this association needs to take to really assert itself within the industry as the voice for EMTs and paramedics,” said NAEMT President Jerry Johnston. “This is the first time the leadership of NAEMT has directly incorporated input from our membership into our strategic plan, and that input was invaluable.”

“We look forward to continued growth,” Johnston added. “This plan helps provide the roadmap for that growth. We will build our annual business plans and operating budgets based on our strategic plan.”

Here is the plan in its entirety:

NAEMT Strategic Plan

Our Mission

The mission of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is to represent and serve Emergency Medical Services personnel through advocacy, educational programs and research.

Our Vision

NAEMT will be the recognized national voice for all EMS practitioners and a passionate advocate of EMS professionalism.

Our Values

  • We believe EMS is a unique and distinct public service.
  • We believe professional education, national education standards and EMS research are essential to the consistent delivery of high quality EMS.
  • We believe all EMS practitioners are entitled to a safe, healthy and respectful work environment.
  • We shall represent the views and concerns of all EMS practitioners wherever they serve.
  • We believe collaboration and unity are essential to the betterment of EMS for all.
  • We shall conduct all aspects of our business with integrity and adhere to the ethical standards of our profession.

Our Strategic Goals

We shall achieve significant membership growth by:

  • Enhancing and improving our membership product.
  • Expanding and intensifying our outreach efforts.
  • Strengthening our communications with members.

We shall strengthen our national voice and expand our advocacy for all EMS practitioners by:

  • Exercising greater leadership in advocating for issues of importance to EMS practitioners.
  • Exercising greater leadership in unifying the EMS industry through collaboration.

We shall continue to grow our educational programs by:

  • Expanding the reach of our current programs.
  • Developing new programs.
]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/general-news/new-strategic-plan-adopted-by-naemt/feed/ New Officers for First Responder Society http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/new-officers-for-first-responder-society/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/societies/first-responders/new-officers-for-first-responder-society/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:51:41 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=63 New First Responder Officers were elected at the AEMTA EMS Conference in August. They are:

President: Dewayne Aalseth
Vice President: Ronnie Russell
Secretary/Treasurer: Delinda Duckworth
Parliamentarian: Verman Sears

Regions:

1: Robert Tallett
2: Debbie Jenkins
3: Charles Wilson
4: Keith Pullen
5: Penny Russell

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Morrilton, Ark.

]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/events/2009-spring-fling/feed/ 2009 Instructor Retreat http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/events/2009-instructor-retreat/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/events/2009-instructor-retreat/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:40:30 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=54 April 25, 2009
Location TBA

]]> http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/events/2009-instructor-retreat/feed/ South Central Regional EMS Conference http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/events/south-central-regional-ems-conference/ http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/events/south-central-regional-ems-conference/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:30:20 +0000 Webmaster http://www.aemta.org/lifeline/?p=61 July 30-Aug. 2, 2009
Hot Springs, Ark.

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