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International TerraStar Chassis Outperforms

By Annmarie Atkinson | Jun 6, 2012

International’s TerraStar chassis is the product of roughly 100 years of chassis manufacturing experience. Engineered to be the best in class, the TerraStar chassis was put to a real-world test against its competitors by a disinterested … Read More

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Exciting News from emsCharts User Conference

By Annmarie Atkinson | May 30, 2012

In conjunction with emsCharts, Penn Care is excited to announce two exciting developments that arose out of this past month’s emsCharts user conference. After a large push from customers, emsCharts is in the process of developing an iPad app.

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The Infamous F5 of ’85

By Annmarie Atkinson | May 25, 2012

What began as a humid and sunny day on May 31st, 1985 rapidly spiraled into a series of thunderstorms that traversed the plains of northeast Ohio. Looming cumulonimbus clouds quickly evolved into a whirling tunnel of … Read More

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Educational Disaster Response Training in Ohio

By Annmarie Atkinson | May 10, 2012

In mid April, 2012 several train cars began leaking chemicals in the rainy Village of Lordstown, Ohio. Luckily for the citizens of Lordstown, this was only part of a disaster response training exercise for local first … Read More

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Medix Displays New MSV II Ambulance Model

By Annmarie Atkinson | Apr 30, 2012

Medix Ambulances was excited to display its latest ambulance model – the MSV II – at FDIC earlier this April. David Wood of Medix was kind enough to give us a video tour of some of … Read More

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FDIC 2012 Fallen Brothers Remembered Within Lucas Oil

By Annmarie Atkinson | Apr 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 … Read More

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5 Reasons to Switch to Web-Based EMS Software

By Annmarie Atkinson | Apr 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 … Read More

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The EMS Bus from EMS Update 2012

By Annmarie Atkinson | Apr 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 … Read More

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5 Tips for Being Successful with Next Year’s AFG Application

By Annmarie Atkinson | Mar 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 … Read More

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EMS Supplies Contest Enlivens 25th Anniversary

By Annmarie Atkinson | Mar 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 … Read More

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Phil Braun Signature Series Ambulance Unveiled

By Annmarie Atkinson | Mar 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 … Read More

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Howland FD Prospers from Generous Donations

By Annmarie Atkinson | Feb 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 … Read More

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