Mission Statement:

Northern California EMS provides leadership and excellence in emergency medical services in partnership with our community.

We are Northern California EMS, Inc. also known as Nor-Cal EMS, serving the counties of Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity.

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Kara's Korner
A Recipe for a Vegan Energy Bar.
Results of the Northstate First Responder Survey
In February 2012, Nor-Cal EMS conducted a special survey just for first responders in the Northstate regarding potential changes that may be proposed by EMSA.
Rural EMS Provider Grants
The California Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program is supporting rural ambulance service providers, serving CAH communities, in attending the Emergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) - 2012 Annual Conference being held June 5 & 6, 2012 in Long Beach, California.
Trinity County Life Support 2012 Training Schedule
Trinity County Life Support's 2012 Training Schedule is now available.

Living on Shaky Ground: How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Northern California
If you live in Northern California, you live in Earthquake and Tsunami Country! Find out how you can protect yourself and your family before the big one strikes.
WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders
WISER is a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice.

The Chemical Suicide Phenomenon
We think you should be aware of this trend that started in the Far East and has worked its way outward - posted on the Fire Rescue 1 web site.
Federal Communications Commission Narrowbanding Mandate
As a reminder, on January 1, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will require that all public safety and business industrial land mobile radio systems operating in the 150-512 MHz radio bands must begin operating using at least 12.5 kHz efficiency technology.

Fire Safety in Extreme Heat
Here's an important article that we think you should not miss regarding fire safety in extreme heat from the U.S. Fire Administration.
New Policy Search Feature
Nor-Cal EMS has implemented a new search feature that will help you find all policies containing keywords that you type in. For instance, type "Duodote", click "Search" and bingo! All policies that contain "Duodote" are listed. Give it a try. Let us know what you think!
February 3, 2011 S-SV EMR Certification Now Available
We have been informed that Sierra-Sacramento EMS Agency EMR Program is now operational. If you are currently certified as a First Responder by Nor-Cal EMS, and utilize your skills in the S-SV area, please see the memorandum and contact S-SV if you have further questions. Download the memorandum.
January 18, 2011 - EMSA Dispatch
Current EMSA news is available through the "EMSA Dispatch". Notice the FREE Online CEs available through Golden State Donor Services!
Highlights of the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC
Converting your A-B-C's to C-A-B's? A must read. Be sure to check the Medical Director's Desk for important follow-up information about this.
Verify an EMT Emergency Medical Responder, Nurse, or Medic
Verify that an EMT holds a current Nor-Cal EMS license HERE. You will need to sign in to use it. If you don't have an account yet, register for free to gain access to our special programs!

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Every day in the United States nearly 82 people die as a result of unintentional poisoning.
Every day approximately 1,950 people are treated in emergency departments.
In 2008, poison control centers received 2.5 million human poisoning exposure cases.
Between 1999 and 2007 unintentional poisoning deaths increased by 145%.
Click HERE to download handout for Spring Poison Prevention Pointers.