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4×4 Ambulances: When Winter Driving Gets Tough!

By Annmarie Atkinson | Dec 13, 2010

As an EMS responder, negotiating roads and traffic on an average day is tough enough. Throw in adverse weather conditions like snow and ice, and it’s an accident waiting to happen. As severe winter weather begins … Read More

Introducing the Braun Freedom Ambulance

By Annmarie Atkinson | Dec 10, 2010

Every once in a while, we get the exciting opportunity to announce a new ambulance model to our customers. Having partnered with Braun Industries for 23 years, the launch of the new Braun Freedom ambulance is … Read More

December EMS Supply Sale: MedSource Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

By Annmarie Atkinson | Dec 6, 2010

Because of their speed and simplicity in assessing a patient’s need for oxygen, pulse oximeters are of critical importance in emergency medical situations. A pulse oximeter is a noninvasive measurement device that indirectly monitors the oxygen … Read More

Incident Command Systems: Preparing Properly for a Disaster

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 23, 2010

According to the United States Federal Highway Administration, an Incident Command System (ICS) is a “systematic tool used for the command, control, and coordination of emergency response.” It is a collection of people, policies, procedures, facilities … Read More

The Braun Chief XL: Penn Care Ambulance Model of the Month

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 19, 2010

For November, we’d like to highlight the Braun Chief XL model from Penn Care’s ambulance division. With so many ambulance models to choose from, it can often be difficult to differentiate between one emergency vehicle and … Read More

MicroFlex Gloves – The Most Trusted Name in Gloves

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 16, 2010

As an EMS professional, keeping you and your patients safe and protected from contamination is a fundamental aspect of the job. The use of disposable medical gloves is something that we take for granted, but it’s … Read More

Penn Care President Shawn Bryant Attends the International Association of Emergency Managers Annual Conference

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 12, 2010

The 58th International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference was recently held in San Antonio, Texas. This conference provided information about the latest tools and technologies used in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and offered … Read More

Penn Care Delivers a Customized Braun Ambulance to the South Central Fire District

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 9, 2010

We would like to congratulate the South Central Fire District in Fredericksburg, Ohio on their new Braun Chief XL Chevy G4500 ambulance from Penn Care. The South Central Fire District was recently established as a joint … Read More

The emsCharts SyncPen Combines Handwritten Paper Forms and Electronic Patient Care Reporting Into One Convenient Solution

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 4, 2010

Penn Care is proud to announce the launch of the revolutionary new emsCharts SyncPen. The SyncPen is a functioning ink pen combined with smart pen technology that allows handwritten paper forms to be transcribed directly into … Read More