News & Important Items
6/24 to 6/26 2010
Washington FD Carnival & Parade 2010
For pictures of Washington FD Carnival and Parade, please go to the following link for the
Pictures.
03/20/10
Kara Linder's Senior Project: MCI
On March 20th, 2010, there was a Mass Casualty Incident Training at the Washington Depot Firehouse.
This was for Kara Linder's Senior Project for Shepaug High School. Over 75 people from various Ambulance Corps and Fire Departments participated.
The scenario was an accident, truck versus a school bus with children. The group practiced triage, extrication, communication, and organizational skills.
By all accounts, it was very successful with great feedback and debriefing. Please CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES.
01/02/10
2009: Year in Review
2009 was another exciting year for Washington Ambulance. We great additions to our roster, conducting recertification classes, and sponsored new EMT classes.
The Officers wish to extend their gratitude to all of the members for all of their efforts throughout 2008.
We look forward to an even better 2009! For more details on our "Year in Review", please click here .
11/13/07
Steve Wright: 30 years of Service
On Tuesday, November 13th 2007, Assistant Chief Vicotria Bresnan presented Steve Wright with an award for his 30 years of dedicated service with Washington Ambulance.
There are more pictures here .
Thank you to Steve Wright for 30 years of dedicated service!
10/01/07
New Ambulance Operational
Our new Lifeline 2006 Ford E-450 SD 158" chassis; 167" x 96" Superliner Type III Body is now in service.
Please click this link to see pictures, new rig .
8/16/07
Delivery of new ambulance
Washington Ambulance took delivery of a Lifeline 2006 Ford E-450 SD 158" chassis; 167" x 96" Superliner Type III Body on 8/16/07.
To see pictures,
click here .
6/21 to 6/23 2007
Washington FD Carnival & Parade 2007
For pictures of Washington FD Carnival and Parade, please go to the following link for the
Pictures.
5/28/2007
Memorial Day Parade
For pictures of Washington's 2007 Memorial Day parade, please go to the following link for the
Pictures.
5/24/2007
Aspirin & Glucometer
Attached is the Powerpoint presentation regarding Aspirin Administration that has been approved by New Milford Hospital.
Please review. When you click on the link, it will take you to another page. Important highlights:
Indications: Chest Pain, suggestive of cardiac ischemia and/or infarction.
Contraindications:Allergy or hypersensitivity to salicylates (aspirin, wintergreen),
GI Bleeding,
Active ulcer disease,
Hemorrhagic stroke,
Bleeding disorders,
Children with cold and flu-like symptoms.
Drug Interactions: Decreased effects with antacids and steroids.
Special Considerations:Pregnancy Category D, not to be used in pregnant women, unless under direct medical oversight.
Dosage:Chewable tablets (“Baby Aspirin”) 81mg each for a total dose of 324mg (4 chewtabs).
4/17/2007
BLS Protocols
Attached are the most recent
BLS Protocols that Doug Ferkol reviewed on 4/17/07.
We will be reviewing them throughout the year during training sessions to familiarize ourselves.
These should be finalized by 4/20/07. When you click on the link, it will take you to another page.