Thanks Todd. That would help to keep the call short and to the point. lets see what our response is and need for a pre-conference call. Craig tbrown@......
We are looking at adding a security component to our team. Has anyone already done it and would you be willing to give me some info. We have added our MRC to...
I am a Firefighter Paramedic in Greenville NC on USAR NC Task Force Ten, 27 years on the job, and would love to work on this project. I will not be attending...
That's one of the immediate questions I'd like to address at the meeting and beyond: how is medical credentialling going to work for EMTs, nurses and docs/ ...
As a preparation for the meeting: If we could each contact our Administrative Staff / State Emergency Management Personnel and ask that million dollar...
Craig W., We too at Michigan Urban Search and Rescue (MUSAR) are going through the very same problem. If I respond out of my jurisdiction am I going to be ...
I'd recommend checking your State's legislation approving your participation in EMAC. It should include something like this> "Article VI: License, Certificate...
Jim, Just a note to let you know that I am preparing for the conference, and looking forward to seeing you. I have looked through all of my e-mails and can't...
Skype just launched a new version of their popular program. It allows up to 100-person conference calls. It's free, and if you can read this, most likely you...
Skype is definitely a way to go. Note my skype address in my signature line. Michael "Mick" Mayers Acting Director, Urban Search and Rescue Program South...
Yes, I think we should set up a medical group under yahoogroups. Is there a medical person willing to set this up? My web knowledge is very limited. William...
After speaking with Jim Riley, the item of creating workgroups/yahoogroups has been added to the agenda for discussion. Looking forward to seeing everyone in...
I can volunteer to set the list. I have other groups under my administration so I know the drill, besides, it's VERY easy. If there is interest, I can get...
I assume non-Skype users can also conference? Craig truck6alpha@... wrote: Skype is definitely a way to go. Note my skype address in my signature line. ...
The basic Skype service is free. Anybody can download it at www.skype.com <http://www.skype.com/> . The ideal configuration is to have a good microphone and...
Alright, I couldn't hold myself and I played with YahooGroups for a while, and here it is. SUSAR Medical. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/susarmedical/ ...
This years ACEP meeting is in New Orleans Oct. 15 - 18. Theren are several possibilities: Form a USAR sub-section. Meet in a break out session. Meet as a group...
WOW!! I wish I could get medical equipment that fast.. I'll email you directly with my information as well as the list of members of my Task Force's medical...
I like the possibilities, although for the non-ACEP folks a set of evening meetings might work better. Joe Joseph V. Portereiko, DO, FACS (hence my comment) ...
Last night (Saturday 8/5/06) I sent an email message to everyone who is registered for the Charlotte conference. Some of the messages were returned as...
I have been busy and didn't get a chance to comment on this, but Todd's right, look in your inter and intrastate agreements. Since they normally have to be...
Does anybody know what is ACEP's Disaster Medicine position on this? I just checked on ACEP's web site and see no mention of it, yet it does cover an...
Part of the problem we (SC-TF1) are experiencing is that the docs are self-employed, or the coverage that teams have for them is insufficient to cover the...
Sorry for the double posting. Most of these conversations will be moved to SUSAR Medical during this week as most of you go to work tomorrow (Monday) and see...
Mick In RI (as does FEMA) our civilians are considered volunteer disaster workers and covered by state workers comp for all training and deployments. (Fire ...
The FEMA model was to activate the medical personnel under NDMS thereby carrying the same protection and credentialing as federal personnel. I'm not sure...
Mick, we use VFIS in TN and it a good ins and very reasonable our rep is also one of our Log guys I will give him a call tomarrow and see what he has for...
We use VFIS in TN and they cover both paid and Volunteer agencies They cover training, in state as well as out of state calls or training. Here they cover...
In a message dated 8/6/2006 10:01:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, ed.cate@... writes: We use VFIS in TN and they cover both paid and Volunteer agencies...