Calkins Rd & East Hen Weekend Closure
For the next 3 weekends (Friday night through Monday morning), the intersection of Calkins and East Hen Rd will be closed for construction. We will be able to get through the intersection utilizing the parking lots on all four corners. However, this should be done only in an emergency and with extreme caution. The preference would be to utilize Middle Road to access locations south of the base and Hylan Drive for locations north. You may not be able to rely on mapping... read more
11/1 Bag Changes
Getting on the same page here for the upcoming bag changes on 11/1. Three vials of oxytocin moving into the ALS bag medication module. PO and liquid acetaminophen are going into the PRB / BLS bag med pouch. 60 drop sets are being removed from the ALS bag, these can be set aside for the SIM team. 02 max CPAP going in the PRB and cabinet. Current gopap CPAP can be saved as we can use the masks for bipap as the majority will not be able to be returned.... read more
IV Pumps
We've purchased two additional IV pumps that are stored in the center supply room. Programming mirrors that of the ones in the ambulances, and the kit contains a charger with two full sets for medication administration. These pumps should be used for ALS transfers with more than one infusion or SCT transfers with > 6 infusions. Please let the Ops Officer know if you are grabbing them for a transfer.
SMH Traffic Flow
Please note the below changes affecting traffic near the main SMH entrance and ED/EMS Parking area starting 9/21, with additional change to traffic flow starting 10/9.
CHS Blood Program
We are excited to announce that, beginning today, CHS is officially carrying prehospital blood products. To our knowledge, CHS is the first and only ground EMS service in New York State currently carrying blood. This milestone represents an incredible amount of work, including extensive research, equipment acquisition, clinical preparation, and operational planning. We are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and effort to making this program a reality.... read more
ASAP UTV
Our new ASAP UTV “Ambulance” has arrived. This vehicle will be stored at the Henreitta base and utilized for standby events and patients with challenging accessibility such as paths, trails or during significant weather events. A trailer will be available to transport the vehicle over longer distances. While the vehicle will not be a state certified Ambulance, the planned equipment setup allows for rapid access to patients and transport to an ambulance or treatment area. The vehicle has... read more
First Responder Mental Health Survey
If you attended the CHS Zoom Staff Meeting last night, you had the chance to hear Crystal from Groundworks speak on their continued stride to help first responders in keeping our mental health a priority and how we at CHS want to make sure all of our employees have the support and tools to live a healthy, balanced life. Crystal spoke on the survey they have created to continue to gather information to serve the first responders the best way they can. If you choose to take the survey it... read more
Promotions
It is our pleasure to announce the promotion of the following people to the position of Lieutenant. David Decanzio Jonathan Pelletier Stephanie Scott We are excited to grow our leadership team and they will begin their training shortly. Please congratulate them when you see them!
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!