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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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What's New?

Recalls

Mabis/DMI
OB Kit Recalls

(Recalls: 02/18/2011, 02/23/2011)

King Systems
Product Recalls

(Recalls: 01/14/2011, 01/24/2011)

Triad Group
Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks Recall

(Recall: 01/05/2011)

Physio Control LIFEPAK
20 & 20e AED Recall

Find out which serial number LIFEPAK 20/20e defibrillators are affected
(Recall: 05/27/2010)

Philips
HeartStart FR2+ AED

Find out which Philips HeartStart FR2+ defibrillators are affected
(Recall: 09/28/2009)

Physio Control LIFEPAK CR Plus AED Recall

Find out which serial number LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillators are affected
(Recall: 07/31/2009)

MRL/Welch Allyn AED-10 Recall

Find out which serial number AED-10 defibrillators are affected
(Recall: 02/25/2009)

Zoll AED-Plus Recall

Find out which serial number AED-Plus defibrillators are affected
(Recall: 02/12/2009)

MRL/Welch Allyn AED-20 Recall

Find out which serial number AED-20 defibrillators are affected
(Recall: 08/24/2007)

FY 2011 SAFER Grants Application Period Opens January 30, 2012
The FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants application period will open on Monday, January 30, 2012 and run until Friday, February 24, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. EST.

Trinity County Life Support 2012 Training Schedule
Trinity County Life Support's 2012 Training Schedule is now available.
Pearls of Practice
Kara's Korner is a new section featuring "Pearls of Practice" by our very own Kara Davis. Be sure to stop by and pick up some "Pearls."
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.

New Medical Director serving for the State of California EMS Authority
Dr. Howard Backer was appointed as the Director of the Emergency Medical Services Authority effective July 25, 2011.
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.
We've Moved!
Our office is open at our new location Monday - Friday excluding holidays: 457 Knollcrest Drive Suite 120, Redding, CA 96002.

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 "King Airway", click "Search" and bingo! All policies that contain "King Airway" are listed. Give it a try. Let us know what you think!
February 17, 2011 KING Airway Product Recall
February 17, 2011 - Dr. Eric Rudnick, MD, FACEP, FAAEM and Kara Davis, EMS Systems Director issued a memorandum regarding the Effective this day, Thursday, February 17, 2011 the following King Systems airway devices are to be removed from service:
- KLTSD414 KING LTS-D Kit, Size 4 - 5/Case IV715
- KLTSD 405 KING LTS-D, Size 5 201011-169
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 24, 2011 - Urgent Device Recall of King Systems LTS-D Airways
This is to inform you of a voluntary product recall involving King Systems LTS-D Airway - product codes KLTSD414 and KLTSD405 shipped December 27, 2010 through January 4, 2011.
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!
January 14, 2011 - Urgent Product Recall King Systems LT-D Kit and LTS-D Kit Containing Triad Group Sterile Lubricating Jelly
King Systems has been notified by Triad Group, their supplier of sterile lubricating jelly, that a recall has been initiated for this product because the product may be "inadequately sterilized" and use of this product may result in "patient infection".
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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Nor-Cal EMS Trivia Tidbits

Did You Know?

The human brain continues to create new neurons throughout life. Exercise and cognitive stimulation can impact the number of new cells created in your brain.

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