The Swine Flu H1N1 Virus outbreaks continue to pile up, so the CDC has made various resources available so we can all stay informed. First is a Google Map showing all the reported cases, and the second is a Twitter page with lots of good information for the general public and clinicians alike.
** UPDATE **
The Vermont Dept. of Health, Office of EMS has provided guidelines for response to Swine Flu H1N1 cases
**UPDATE 2**
A potential case of the Swine Flu H1N1 virus has been identified in Vermont.
Read the Vermont Dept. of Health Press Release
Burning Down The House
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Well more like tearing down the fire house, but whatever.
The demolition of the old fire and police stations has started. It’s mostly been bits and pieces so far, but the process will be picking up significantly over the next few weeks and we’re going to photograph it all. So keep an eye on this post for pictures, I hope to keep them updated weekly.
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In celebration of our current fire station being demolished, in the first steps toward the construction of the new one, there is a “Last Supper” being hosted at the station tonight. All members of Stowe Rescue, Mountain Rescue, and Fire Department, along with their families, are invited to attend. The menu has yet to be determined, but who cares, bring a sludge hammer it will no doubt be good. Supper starts at 6:00pm.
KingLTDS Advanced Airway Training
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A reminder for all our EMT-Intermediates, this month is the roll-out for the KingLTSD advanced airway pilot program in District 4. The King airway will be completely replacing the Combi-Tube, so if you are not trained on the King airway you risk loosing your advanced airway skills all together. The District is holding trainings on the new airway device every Tuesday evening this month in Morrisville. In addition, the squad training for this coming Monday the 19th will be on the King airway. All EMT-Intermediates are stongly encouraged to attend one of these trainings so you do not loose your advanced airway skills. EMT-Basics are also encouraged to attend the training on Monday so they too can understand this new equipment, preparing them to assist with it’s use.
