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McDowell Fire & Rescue College
March 19-21, 2010
http://www.mcdowelltech.cc.nc.us/firerescue.html
McDowell County EMS is pleased to announce that an ACLS-Experienced Provider certification class will be offered at the McDowell Fire & Rescue College March 20 & 21, 2010. The ACLS-Experienced Provider Course meets all requirements for basic ACLS recert for all disciplines. The ACLS-EP class takes a more in depth look at management of common medical emergencies, where general ACLS classes focus primarily on algorithms. Below is a list of subject material covered during the 2 day class.
- Cardiovascular Emergencies including recognition of STEMI's
- 15 Lead EKG's
- Management of acute MI's including right ventricular involvement
- Acute Respiratory Emergencies
- Electrolyte Emergencies / Rhythm Recognition
- Environmental Emergencies including proper management of lightning strikes, drownings, hypothermia, and trauma as applied to ACLS algorithms
- Toxicological Emergencies as applied to ACLS (Cocaine OD, TCA OD, Beta Blocker OD, CCB OD, and other common medication overdoses)
- Management of cardiac arrest in the OB patient
For registration information: http://www.mcdowelltech.cc.nc.us/firerescue.html or contact McDowell County EMS @ 652-3982 or info@mcdowellems.com
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A Message From the Director of EMS
I would like to personally thank you for taking the time to visit our website. McDowell County EMS has a long tradition of being known as one of the premier EMS agencies in North Carolina. Our agency is staffed by 38 medical professionals who constantly strive to provide quality and professional medical care to all of our patients. Standards in emergency medicine are constantly changing. Our staff is dedicated to remaining on the cutting edge of emergency medicine through research of equipment, medical procedures, and working with our Medical Director Dr. Edward St. Bernard to implement new standards within our system. Please take time to look over our website in which you will find information on our entire operation as well as medical / disaster information that will help you in times of emergencies. On behalf of the staff of McDowell County EMS I welcome you to the site.
William J. Kehler IV
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HISTORY
McDowell County Emergency Medical Service began its operation on July 1, 1977. EMS began its operation with a total of 16 employees with 5 employees working each shift. In the early days of the organization the crew quarters were located in County Administration Building. In 1978 EMS moved into a new station located on South Garden Street which still serves as the main station for EMS. In 1989 a second station was added in the Old Fort community. This station was located within the Rocket Building at Old Fort. In 2002 McDowell County Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new Old Fort EMS Station on US 70 West in Old Fort.
Today McDowell County EMS Paramedics remain on the cutting edge of Emergency Medicine with access to state of the art medical equipment, medical protocols that meet National Standards in emergency medicine, and training programs that provide excellent opportunities for professional development. McDowell EMS is committed to being an active player within the community promoting injury prevention programs and public awareness on a variety of health related topics.
Today… just as it did 33 years ago McDowell County EMS and its 38 professional employees take great pride in providing Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of McDowell County. We look forward to continue serving the citizens of this county and improving the level of service we provide.
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AGENCY STRUCTURE
McDowell County Emergency Medical Services is responsible for providing emergency medical care to all citizens and visitors of McDowell County. McDowell County EMS covers 437 square miles with elevation ranges from 900ft to 4700 ft. Over 68,000 acres of land within McDowell County is National Forest. Currently our agency responds out of two stations. Our main station is located at 41 South Garden Street in Marion. Station 2 is located on US 70 West in Old Fort. Station 3 is currently being proposed for the eastern part of McDowell County. McDowell EMS operates 4 units staffed at the Paramedic level Mon-Friday 7:30am-9:00pm and 3 units staffed at the Paramedic level during other times. Within the system three quick response vehicles are operated by the Director, Operations Officer and shift supervisor. The McDowell County Rescue Squad serves as the backup provider for McDowell EMS.
McDowell County EMS
60 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
828.652.3982 (Business)
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Public Announcements
Upcoming Events
January 25 EMS In-Service / Mandatory Staff Meeting 6:00
January 28 First Responder / EMT In-Service 6:30
Feb 15 EMS In-Service 6:30pm
Feb 25 First Responder / EMT In-Service 6:30
March 15 EMS In-Service 6:30
March 19-20-21 McDowell Fire/Rescue College
March 20-21 ACLS- Experienced Provider
March 25 First Responder / EMT In-Service 6:30pm
April 19 EMS In-Service 6:30pm
April 22 First Responder / EMT In-Service 6:30
May 17 EMS In-Service 6:30pm
May 21 EMS Expo Peebles Parking Lot 7pm
May 22 EMS / EMA / 911 Family Picnic
May 27 First Responder / EMT In-Service 6:30pm
Website last updated 01/20/2010