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 	<title>YOU'RE GOING TO WANT THIS!</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;1995
Porsche Carrera 4 Coupe Model 993

$50.00/ticket

Only 1,000 tickets being sold.

3.6 liter, 6 cylinder, fuel injection&nbsp;6-speed manual
transmission, all-wheel drive&nbsp;13-19 city, 19-27 highway, 27k miles.

2 door, dark green&nbsp;cashmere and black-accented leather
interior,&nbsp;porsche floor mats in cashmere,&nbsp;heated front seat package,
am/fm radio with cassette player, and rear window wiper

Tickets may be purchased through&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;or
by mailing a check to:

Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department1610 Main Street Chester,
MD 21619.

The winner will be announced on Saturday, July 27th, 2013, the
last night of our Carnival at the Kent Island High School.

Winner does not
need to be present.

THE FINE PRINT:
Only one Winner. Pictures are of the car being raffled. All proceeds go to the
Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department. Winner is responsible for taxes, tags,
title, and any other applicable fees associated with ownership. If winner
chooses not to accept the car, a second raffle ticket will be drawn, as there
is no cash value exchange for the prize.

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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:28 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>EMS Week May 19-25th. - NOT JUST AN AMBULANCE DRIVER</title>
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 <![CDATA[Emergency Medical Services personnel are no longer "just an ambulance driver". &nbsp;In the old days, many ambulances were run by funeral homes. &nbsp;When an ambulance was needed, a call would be placed to the funeral director who would jump into his black Cadillac Ambulance and rush to the scene. &nbsp;Usually by himself, the driver would get help from others on the scene to put the patient on the stretcher, load it and then take the hair raising sprint to the hospital in an attempt to save the persons life... &nbsp;As times changed, the funeral director has been replaced with trained emergency medical providers with the equipment and training to provide life saving interventions at the patients side immediately and without delay. Today, just to be an ambulance driver, you must undergo a physical, background check, fingerprinting, become certified as an emergency care provider (Minimum of 51 hours) and take an emergency vehicle driving course.Those who ride in the patient compartment and directly care for the patient take advanced training. &nbsp;An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)&nbsp;&nbsp;must successfully complete 165 hours of classroom, hands on and successfully complete a written and practical test. &nbsp;Most firefighters in addition to the fire training are also Emergency Medical Technicians. &nbsp;To be a Paramedic, the provider must first be an EMT, then take additional training up to approx. 1200 hours and become licensed at both the National and State of Maryland levels. &nbsp;Examples of treatments that can be provided are...Administration of medications for the treatment of breathing difficulties such as Asthma Attacks and reactions to bee stings, or medications.The administration of drugs for heart attack patients to slow a rapid heart beat, or speed up a slow one.Electrical therapy. &nbsp;Paramedics can apply an external pacemaker to keep the heart beating in a rhythmic manner. &nbsp;Or shock the heart when it is beating disorganized because of Ventricular Fibrillation.While the EMS providers cannot fix a broken limb, they can administer medications to help lesson the pain during transport.additionally, the providers can complete a 12 lead EKG and transmit it to the Emergency Room Physician.Improvements in communications allow the providers to consult with a physician and receive orders over the radio. &nbsp;Rapid transport is available for persons who have suffered traumatic injuries through the use of the Maryland State Police Medevac Helicopter.Times have changed... &nbsp;Driving the ambulance is now just one of many skills needed to take care of our citizens... &nbsp;With the additional requirements associated with Emergency Medical Services many are now paid to provide this service, while others still provide the services as Volunteers. &nbsp;Paid or Volunteer, these are your friends, neighbors and family members. &nbsp;Citizens caring for citizens, taking care of each other. &nbsp;This week is celebrated nationally as EMS Week. &nbsp;If you see an Emergency Medical Services Provider this week. &nbsp;Take the time to say "Thank You". &nbsp;It will mean the world to them.&nbsp;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:41 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>MVC involving Motorcycle</title>
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 <![CDATA[Station one units were alerted for an MVC with motorcycle. Medic 1 on location passing command. &nbsp;Rescue 1 arrived on location with one motorcyle with minor damage and a car with minor damage and the firefighter from Rescue 1 with command. Medic 1 transported one patient priority 3 to QAER. &nbsp;Rescue #1, Medic 1, and Chief 10 responded with 12 personnel.&nbsp;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:05:23 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>CLEANING UP YOUR YARD DEBRIS?</title>
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 <![CDATA[Spring is the time of year when citizens start cleaning up winter's debris from the yard. &nbsp;If you intend to burn that matieral, please check the attached documents. &nbsp;Please feel free to contact us at the fire station if you have any questions. &nbsp;(410) 643-5...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:05:35 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>EMS AND VEHICLE EXTRICATION TRAINING</title>
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 <![CDATA[Kent Island Volunteers held EMS Training on Tuesday evening.&nbsp; Paramedic Scott Wheatley made a great presentation on the history of EMS including a short movie that showed the group where EMS has come from, highlighting the "old days".&nbsp;&nbsp; Following his presentation, EMT&nbsp;Sue Colburn a past EMS&nbsp;Officer with department spoke about the history of EMS&nbsp;with Kent Island.&nbsp; EMS&nbsp;Captain Mowbray said it is very important for EMS&nbsp;providers to know about the history of the program so they better appreciate EMS in 2013.On Wednesday evening, 27 members participated in auto extrication training.&nbsp; Volunteers reviewed the thought processes involved if you are the officer in charge... talked about thinking ahead to the next step and always having alternate plans B, C, D, etc... so your ready when "Murphy's Law" pays you a visit.&nbsp; The members worked on using cribbing and the Rescue 42's to stabilize a vehicle before entering it... then they used the "jaws of life", hurst cutter to remove the roof.... and the spreaders to pop the doors.&nbsp; Lastly, the rams were used to push the dash away as if it were entrapping a patient.&nbsp; For the two evenings of training, the Volunteers logged 188 man hours.&nbsp; If you happen by and see us out there training, feel free to stopby, watch, ask questions. &nbsp; ...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 22:05:52 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>KENT ISLAND VFD AWARDED ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded $44,672 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Securityâs Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.&nbsp;Kent Island VFD will use the award funding to purchase 12 Carbon Monoxide Monitors, which will be always on, connected to oxygen bags and will passively monitor for CO in every situation where the bag is taken. &nbsp;So even if the complaint isn't directly CO related, the monitor will let crews know if CO Gas is present. &nbsp;Kent Island VFD will also purchase a cardiac monitor/defibrillator to replace an older model unit. &nbsp;In addition, 4each &nbsp;RAD 57 units will be purchased. &nbsp;RAD57 units monitor and detect levels of carbon monoxide and cyanide in the blood. &nbsp;The members of the Fire Dept. extend our sincere Thanks to Chief Paul Schlotterbeck for his work in completing the grant research and paperwork which will allow us to purchase this critical equipment to increase firefighter safety and the service provided to our community....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 07:05:13 -0400</pubDate>
  
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Box 1-4: Station #1 was alerted for a vehicle fire at the Store Stop, 201 Romancoke Rd. Engine 14 and Engine-Tanker 1 responded with 8 volunteers. Members from United Communities (Sta. 9) who were in the area, extinguished the fire with their personal fire extinguisher. &nbsp;Engine 14 continued into the scene to check the vehicle and document the incident. &nbsp;Engine-Tanker 1 was placed in service prior to arrival. &nbsp;Chief 10 (Schulz) had the command. 


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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 22:05:25 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>KENT ISLAND ASSISTS UNITED COMMUNITIES ON A CRASH WITH ENTRAPMENT</title>
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 <![CDATA[Box 9-6:&nbsp; Initially reported as a crash involving a bus, units from Station #9 arrived to find a two vehicle MVC with entrapment.&nbsp; Rescue #1 assisted in extricating the patient who was subsequently sent to trauma by MSP&nbsp;Medevac Helicopter.&nbsp; Rescue 1 responded with 6 personnel, Paramedic #1 with 2 and Chief 10.&nbsp; Sixteen (16) additional Volunteers were standing by at the station incase additional support would be needed. &nbsp; ...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 23:05:14 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>FLYOUT FROM BAY BRIDGE AIRPORT</title>
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 <![CDATA[Box 1-9: Station #1 was alerted for a fall involving a child at the emergency center at 1630 Main St., across the street from the fire house. Paramedic #1 responded along with QA County PM100.&nbsp; After assessment MSP Trooper 6 was alerted for a fly out to the pediatric trauma center. Engine 14, Chief 1, and Chief 10 responded on the call along with Paramedic 1 with a total of 10 volunteers.&amp;nb...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 18:05:55 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>VOLUNTEERS INVESTIGATE AN ODOR OF GAS INSIDE MATAPEAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL</title>
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 <![CDATA[Box 1-4 was alerted for an odor of gas inside Matapeake Middle School. Stations #1, #2, #9, AACo. #19 and QAC&nbsp;EMS responded to the incident. Chief 1 arrived and established command.&nbsp; Incoming units were staged at Mowbray Park.&nbsp; Investigation showed a slight odor in one of the class rooms.&nbsp; The Volunteers quickly mitigated the incident so the enthusiastic students could return to learning. Engine-Tanker 1, Tower 1, Rescue 1, Chief 1 and Paramedic 1 were operating on scene with 15 personnel....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 12:05:13 -0400</pubDate>
  
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