MDA "Fill the Boot" Drive - July 31 9 AM to Noon

ATTENTIONAL ALL MEMBERS. The Fulton Fire Protection District will be out at the Intersection of Hwy 84 and Hwy 136 FULTON to conduct the "Fill the Boot" MDA Drive this coming Saturday July 31 from 9 AM to Noon. There are two sign up sheets on the bulletin board. Please sign your name on both sheets if you plan on attending a specific time. This is for a very good cause, if you are free, we need your help.

Update on Status of New Rig 1-G-20

The stuff that has to be done to get it ready for State Inspection is just about complete. I would personally would like to thank all of you who have helped make this come to our station. We have been used to MedTech and now a LifeLine is in our station. AWESOME!!! Thursday evening the goal is to pull the old 1-G-20 out of SERVICE!!! Yes!!! All our neighboring department will be made aware of this and mutual aid will be enacted if a second call comes in. Friday afternoon, the State will come to inspect. If you have not seen Steve Myers, please do so to be trained on the new unit as the gadgets are unique. 1-G-19 will be the primary truck till a good number of EMS personnel are trained on this truck. Again an great job on everyones part in the making of this unit, certainly will make the citizens of our community very proud. - Dave Rogis

Daily EMS Uniforms

I want to get everyones attention regarding the daily uniforms of the Fulton Fire Department Ambulance. Lets make this perfectly clear, I do like uniforms and feel that the uniform that was selected presents us in a professional manner and makes us look like an organization. During very hot summer months, like now, I DO NOT have problems with EMS personnel wearing jean pant shorts vs the long uniform and very warm pants. The idea behind my decision is not to make EMS providers uncomfortable during summer months. None of us volunteer to be uncomfortable. And lets all be honest, if you have to wear this uniform all day in the warm climate, it sucks. So, I would ask for everyones cooperation that if you decide to want to wear the jean pant shorts that is okay but you should have on a T-shirt that represents Fulton Fire so at least you look like a department member. Also, please do not wear shorts that are inappropriate that show a little too much. If you know what I mean. If not, just ask. Now as for the picture, it does not represent our uniform, but I hope it got your attention. When the weather starts to be more comfortable, I would ask that all members should make an effort to wear the uniform that was provided for normal EMS wear as again, it makes us look very professional out there. - Dave Rogis

Reminder of Drive Thru Lunch This Coming Friday July 9 from 11 AM to 2 PM

Attention All EMS Personnel, this is a reminder that you are needed for help at the Drive Thru Lunch that is put on by our department. Any members available to help at this event would be greatly appreciated by those in charge. This is a very good event that helps pay for various things that we need on our department. - Dave Rogis

IMPORTANT INFO - Additional Security Measures At CGH Medical Center - Sterling, IL

To Whom it may concern:

The ambulance entrance door at CGH is now locked 24/7 for added security of our emergency department. As a result, we have installed a video intercom just to the right of the door. To activate, stand in front of the device and press the round button once. Dispatch will acknowledge and open the door. Please be prepared to identify yourself, department affiliation, and business reason at CGH. we appreciate your cooperation as we work to make our emergency and EMS departments safer. Thank You, Ryan Venema EMT-P (Director of Prehospital Care CGH EMS)

New 1-G-20 to Arrive July 15, 2010

Yes, its the date that we are going to take possession of the new ambulance. If everything goes the way it should we should have it inservice per IDPH by July 23, 2010. I hope!!! As you can see in the photo it is just about done. I want to thank the EMS Truck Committee for doing such a wonderful job with assisting to design the truck. Awesome Job! - Dave Rogis