@Fox43 News PENNSYLVANIA — With even more rainfall expected to come down this weekend, Pennsylvania State Police are cracking down on drivers who attempt to drive through flooded areas. “Water is incredibly deceptive and very very powerful,” said chief Matthew Baily, Susquehanna Township EMS. “If you see a barricade or if Read more…
Happy EMS Week 2018. We take this week to thank all of our dedicated EMT’s, Paramedics and all those that support our 24/7 emergency operations! Be sure to thank your communities EMT’s and Paramedics!
With heavy rains and possibility of flooding in areas of central PA, it is important to NOT drive through standing water! Each year flooding and flash flooding cause more deaths than any other weather hazard! Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars resulting in loss Read more…
Read original at WITF Transforming Health here “Why Pa. Counties are suing OxyContin Drug Maker York County Solicitor Glenn Smith knows the county coroner’s phone number by heart. He calls often to get the most recent number of drug overdose deaths, a number that increases almost every day. “As of Read more…
STEMS Chief Matt Baily recently spoke with ABC27’s Megan Frank “HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A record number of drug overdose deaths is helping to ease America’s organ shortage, according to a new study. In 2000, the number of people who died from an overdose and donated an organ in the U.S. was an Read more…
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This week our Captain Kunst worked with local boy scouts to teach them the skills necessary to handle injuries and illnesses in the wilderness! Captain Kunst has long with the Boy Scouts in various roles and loves teaching Wilderness First Aid! Two days after the class, an attendee got to Read more…
STEMS is set to replace an older ambulance with a new 2018 Medix RP-90 MR Ambulance! This will Replace Ambulance 9-G We hope to get our new unit shortly, and begin the process of preparing for PA DOH licensure and inspection. Thank you to our Safety Committee for reviewing the Read more…
Update to previous story. WITF News rides along with Captain Daniel Tempel, Read the whole story HERE
Recently, Brett Sholtis (a reporter with WITF) rode along with Captain Tempel as they saved the life of a patient overdosing on Heroin. Captain Tempel’s experience and expertise saved the life of this patient in what is becoming an increasingly common problem facing EMS agencies across the US. Listen here Read more…