Important Notice From MIEMSS NOVEMBER 08 - Dear EMS jurisdictions, education programs, and providers- As you are aware, on October 9, 2008, a protocol change went into effect which requires medical consultation for all medevac requests for trauma Category "C" or Category "D" patients. Additionally, MIEMSS is mandating that all EMT-Basics, CRT-Is, and EMT-Paramedics successfully complete a 28-minute presentation on the protocol change and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bill Radisch, Betty Radisch, Elaine Huttenloch, & Bill Huttenloch

Tribute Committee Honors Over 200 Years of Service NOVEMBER 02 - The Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Tribute Committee held a Tribute of Service awards dinner this weekend to honor Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Betty Radisch & Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Elaine Huttenloch. Together the honorees have over 200 years of service and are still active in the PGCVF&RA, the PGCVF&RA Ladies Auxiliary, and the MSFA and LAMSFA. Thank you Bill, Betty, Elaine, ... (Full Story & Photos)

To my EMS Friends and Family; OCTOBER 14 - October 10, 2008 The recent crash of a Maryland State Police Medevac helicopter reminds us of the constant risk faced by everyone who serves in the emergency medical response system. We mourn the loss of colleagues who devoted and ultimately sacrificed their lives for others. We also mourn a young accident victim whose life was cut tragically short, even as we work to speed the recovery ... (Full Story & Photos)

Medevac Requests for Category "C" and "D" Trauma Patients OCTOBER 08 - To: All EMS Providers and EMS Operational Programs All Emergency Departments and Trauma Centers All Public Service Access Points/ Dispatch Centers From: Robert R. Bass, M.D. Executive Director MIEMSS Re:Medevac Requests for Category "C" and "D" Trauma Patients Please be advised that effective at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008, all scene medevac requests for trauma patients that ... (Full Story & Photos)

FOUR FATALITIES IN STATE POLICE MEDEVAC CRASH IN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY SEPTEMBER 28 - (Forestville, MD) – Maryland State Police have confirmed the identifications of the victims from the crash involving a State Police helicopter early this morning in Prince George's County. The deceased victims are identified as Stephen J. Bunker, 59, of Waldorf, Md., the State Police pilot; Trooper First Class Mickey C. Lippy, 34, of Westminster, Md., the State Police flight paramedic; ... (Full Story & Photos)

It's Convention Time Again! SEPTEMBER 15 - Below are links to pictures of the Prince George's County Fire Convention hosted by Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept. Congratulations to all of the award winners and participants. Also a huge thank you to Beltsville for all of your hard work and for a great convention. Games: Saturday September 13th http://picasaweb.google.com/junderwoodphoto/GamesDay1PGCountyConvention# Drivers Rodeo and ... (Full Story & Photos)