Chili Station Radio Signal
Lately we have been having signal issues with the station pager at Chili along with crew portables in Chili base. I have reached out to radio center with the signal loss issue and they have come out and did testing and found no significant loss that would create an issue. Radio Center is asking us to mark times when the signal has dropped. So, What I ask of you till the end of the year is please send me (Chris McColl) an email of the date and time of a signal loss and what the signal was... read more
Holiday Treat Party
On Friday, 12/15, we are going to have a little holiday party. If you would like to bring an appetizer or treat, please reach out to Donna Bailey!
Upcoming Events
Holiday Treats 12/15 Adopt-a-Family deadline 12/18 NEXT ALL-STAFF MEETING: December 5th @ 1800 NEXT BOARD MEETING: January 9th @ 1800
Reminder of Chart Closure Policy (General Order 5.20.05)
We know some shifts get busy and crews can get behind on charts despite their best efforts. However, there have been several instances of charts including critical disposition being left open for extended periods without approval. As a reminder it is required that the following chart criteria and types are completed by the end of shift: Prehospital activation (CVA, STEMI, Trauma), cardiac or respiratory arrest, controlled substance administrations, RSI requests, all critical care bay... read more
Full Time Benefits Enrollment
Just a friendly reminder that if you are full-time, you are working on completing your benefits enrollment. The link is on the intranet. We have a little time but do not want to wait till the last minute. read more
Plugging in Vehicles to Shore Power
It is the expectation that vehicles are plugged in when they are stationary at any of the 3 bases. We have had multiple occasions recently where vehicles were found dead in the bays and were not plugged in to shore power. Vehicles will not be left running outside a base in lieu of being plugged in. read more
Washing/Cleaning of CHS Vehicles
Reminder that all CHS Vehicles will be cleaned at the end of shift. This includes washing the exterior of the vehicle, wiping down the hard surfaces inside the vehicle, emptying the garbage and mopping the floors. Please see the attached SOG 4.5.07 - Vehicle Cleaning and Decontamination. The garage bays being full is not an excuse for leaving a vehicle unwashed. Trucks can be moved. read more
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS - Trick or Treat Event 10/26 NEXT ALL-STAFF MEETING - October 3rd @ 1800 NEXT BOARD MEETING - November 14th @ 1800
Health Fair, Flu Shots and Benefits!
Our Health Fair is on September 14th and it will run from 1100 – 1900. Bring your family for food, ice cream, several vendors and live animals! Sign up sheet for the flu vaccination clinic are posted on the bulletin board across from my office. You will need to sign up in advance to ensure enough vaccinations are planned for, and you need to bring your insurance card to the clinic. Benefits Open Enrollment will also be kicking off and there will be a lot of information at the Health... read more
Self-Dispatching Drift
There has been some drift with units, mostly fly cars, self-dispatching themselves on jobs. The GO for multiple paramedic response is linked below as a reminder. No one should respond to a call unless sent by the dispatcher. If someone is on admin (not assigned to the road) and would like to offer help to the dispatcher as an additional unit, that is acceptable. 5.23.01 Double Paramedic Response.docx