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FDIC 2012 Fallen Brothers Remembered Within Lucas Oil
April 20, 2012
(Note: This video is best viewed in Full Screen) The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was truly a sight to see. The brotherhood that these men feel when they take to a flight of stairs, whether at
5 Reasons to Switch to Web-Based EMS Software
April 17, 2012
New technologies are improving the quality of care provided by the emergency medical industry and making administration more effective and less costly for municipal fire departments, EMS units, and privately owned first responder companies. Where they
The EMS Bus from EMS Update 2012
April 5, 2012
Have you ever seen an EMS bus before? Even if you attended EMS Update 2012, you might have missed the monster of a life saving machine that was designed by Lower Kiski EMS and pieced together
5 Tips for Being Successful with Next Year’s AFG Application
March 16, 2012
Beginning on December 16th, 2011, fire departments and other first responders began receiving assistance from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). Thus far, over 1,392 grants have been awarded. The largest grant was given to El
EMS Supplies Contest Enlivens 25th Anniversary
March 7, 2012
This coming March 17th, Penn Care, Inc. will officially recognize its 25th year in business. That’s 25 years of providing high quality solutions that people were dying to get their hands on (ambulances, IV solution, literally
Phil Braun Signature Series Ambulance Unveiled
March 2, 2012
Braun Ambulances constantly reinvents themselves. Their latest model, the Phil Braun Signature series, comes equipped with special features that pay homage to their second generation owner Phil Braun. These include a new outside storage compartment, all
Howland FD Prospers from Generous Donations
February 24, 2012
The women’s auxiliary at Trumbull Memorial Hospital recently presented a check to Chief James Pantalone of the Howland Fire Department for some much needed emergency medical equipment. This donation made it possible for Pantalone and company
2011 Braun Chief XL Delivered to Munroe Falls FD
February 13, 2012
This past week Darryl Headley delivered a 2011 Braun Chief XL to Munroe Falls Fire Department. The ambulance, which comes with a 2012 Ford F450 chassis, will be used by the 25 emergency responders at the
5 Steps to Choosing the Right EMS Software
February 10, 2012
Chuck McSweeney, an active participant in EMS with over 25 years experience, took the time to sit down with Penn Care and discuss what he believes are the most important things to keep in mind when
Emergency Planning and Management: An Interview with Eric Larson
February 7, 2012
Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Eric Larson, a jack-of-all-trades EMT, disaster response guru, and advocate of the MODS and MERC system. Over the past 35 years he has served in the Air
Braun Super Chief Delivered to Avon FD
January 31, 2012
Darryll Headley of Penn Care recently delivered this beautiful 2011 Braun Super Chief on a Ford F650 XLT to Avon Fire Department. The department, which has been in operation for roughly 80 years, chose this particular
Photos from the Vault: Underground ALS
January 30, 2012
If ALS stands for “Advanced Life Saving” techniques, what follows should be classified as “Super Advanced Life Saving” techniques. The shots below were taken of the SMRT (Special Medical Response) team together with Penn Care personnel
