Commander's Corner

District 6 Medical Task Force Training

2012-01-25T09:38:00.000-08:00

February 18th, at 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Delaware County EMS Station 3

Topics will include: discuss Muscatatuck 2012, new ideas for the coming year, work on training calendar (bring your ideas);
bring a list of events you may want us to participate in around your community. Please keep an open mind we will not be able to do them all.
Bring New Members or potential members.

A door prize will be given at the end of the day. you must be present to win.

October 18th Wayne County Exercise Training.

2011-10-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

Wayne County Disaster Drill October 18th. We have comittments from 5 ambulances as well as the Decon Truck, Task Force Truck/Trailer, and a Strike Team Supervisor Truck.
Anyone else that would like to go is more than welcome. Do you need some inservice hours or just want to participate? Come Join us for this Training Exercise. Meet at Station 3 10:00 a.m. 4501 E. Memorial Muncie for Deployment and Checkout. Dont have a vehicle to drive? Thats ok, we have plenty of room to get you there to participate. If you want to have your D6 Company Vehicle participate that is great too, we will find a place for you. Thank you in advance. :) Hoping for Good Weather on the 18th but Disasters dont seem to happen in Good Weather, Dress appropriate for what the weather may be. See you there.
Again, Meet at DCEMS Station 3 4501 E. Memorial Muncie for Deployment at 10:00 a.m.

"Oh S#@&, now what do I do?"

2011-09-06T09:13:00.001-07:00

"Oh S#@&, now what do I do?" (MCI's Do Happen Here)... Are you Prepared?

Mark your Calendars Now: OCTOBER 4TH 6:00 P.M. AT DELAWARE COUNTY EMS STATION 3 4501 E. Memorial. Medical Task Force Training. More Information to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.

District 6 Medical Task Force Training

2011-09-06T09:00:00.001-07:00

Mark your Calendars Now: OCTOBER 4TH 6:00 P.M. AT DELAWARE COUNTY EMS STATION 3 4501 E. Memorial. Medical Task Force Training. More Information to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.

NLE 11 National Level Exercise

2011-04-18T06:22:00.000-07:00

Still accepting names for Rostering for the National Exercise in Muscatatuck. Anyone interested please email names and email address to dcems21@sbcglobal.net Thanks. Also there is a meeting with the state on May 2nd 2011 at DCEMS station 3 4501 E. Memorial to brief everyone on the event. It will start at 1:00 and last approx. 3 hours.

NLE 11 National Exercise

2011-04-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

NLE 11 (National Level Exercise) We are creating a Roster of anyone wanting to participate in the Exercise. May 16-20, 2011. Please contact jeff benson at dcems21@sbcglobal.net with name and contact information if you are interested. If you can only go one day or everyday...let me know. have questions send him an email.

Ambulance Strike Team Leadership Course

2011-02-11T10:54:00.001-08:00

Ambulance Strike Team Course. April 19-20... get your application in as soon as possible.

NEW TRUCK FOR THE TASK FORCE!!!

2011-01-26T11:53:00.000-08:00

Obtained through a grant through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, our Team now has a large box truck which is able to carry our large tents, our maintience capability and to better handle sustainablity over a deployment.
Thank You to Griffiths Sales and Service for outfitting this Unit with emergency lighting and Sign1 for making our logo stand tall!!!!!

Surviving without Convenience!!!!!

2011-01-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

Surviving Without Convenience!!!!!
Coming Soon in April.... you must register prior to the class. Registration will open soon and close on March 11, 2011.
Be prepared to learn and work hard...
April 15 5-8 pm Station 3 4501 E. Memorial
April 16 Meet at 6:30 a.m. Leave station at 7:00 a.m. (We will be spending the day/night....)
April 17 Cleaning up site, Return to station 3, Evaluation.
Class size 20

Please come back to this site to find out more..

Medical Task Force Meeting

2010-12-15T13:17:00.001-08:00

District 6 Medical Task Force Meeting

January 23, 2011 2:00 p.m.

DCEMS Station 3 4501 E. Memorial

Reviewing the Training Calendar for 2011..Preparing for Upcoming events...

Please Plan to attend..

2011 Training

2010-12-14T12:12:00.000-08:00

Be Part of the District 6 Medical Task Force Team!!!!!!

Lots of new training coming our way!!!!

Come back to the blog daily, weekly, or monthly find out whats new!!!!

Can you communicate if your patients are Spanish?

2010-12-14T12:01:00.000-08:00

District 6 Medical Task Force is sponsoring a Reality EMS Spanish Course

Course is projected to begin in June and will be 8 weeks long. This course will assist you in communicating with the Spanish Population.

A Pre meeting will be held prior to the start of class to demonstrate and explain the content of the course.

There has been alot of interest expressed to attend this course and will be a first come basis to attend.

Operation Shake and Bedrock!!!!! 2011

2010-12-08T08:47:00.000-08:00

Anyone that is definitely interested and can plan on going please contact Jeff Benson at dcems21@sbcglobal.net or notify your Team Contact.

May 16-20, 2011 Operation Shake and Bedrock!!!

2010-12-08T08:40:00.000-08:00

Operation Shake and Bedrock!!!! May 16-20, 2011
Need as many to participate in this Training Exercise as possible. We will officially Mobilize and Deploy on May 16th, Convoy to our Destination on the 16th, set up our camp; May 17-19 we will be given tasks to complete in a 12 hour operational period. NOTE: The team and yourself need to be self sustainable for the first few days!!! (Plan for it)...
What we are planning is deploying the Task Force Trailer, Support Vehicle, and Command Trailer. We are also needing at least one ambulance strike team, a group of five ambulance to travel and participate. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!!!
Note: We will have time frames available for those unable to participate the entire week.
We will Demobilize on May 20, 2011 and return home.....

Decon and Task force Set Up

2010-10-19T12:37:00.000-07:00

DCEMS will be setting up a large display at Sears for Emergency Services Day on October 23 and 24 from 10 am - 4 pm. Anyone that can come out and assist with set up or take down on those days your help would be Greatly appreciated. If you can come be part of the display from 10-4 on those days that would be Great too.. This will be for the EMS, Decon, and Task Force. Any Help would be appreciated. Thank you in advanced. Set up and Take down are our biggest tasks, if you can assist in any way. See Rob Swoboda or Jim Chriswell if you have any questions.

Preparedness and Disaster Response For 1st Responders Training Course

2010-09-23T10:21:00.000-07:00

https://oas.in.gov:4443/hs/training/public/calendar.do?method=detail&id=11166

PREREQUISITES:
• IS 100.a Introduction to Incident Command http://training.fema.gov/Apply/
• IS 200.a ICS for Single Resources & Int. Action http://training.fema.gov/Apply/
• IS 700.a Introduction to NIMS http://training.fema.gov/Apply/

TARGET AUDIENCE:
1.) District Response Task Force Medical Group Personnel 2.) All District Response Task Force Personnel 3.) Health Department Personnel 4.) Hospital Personnel 5.) Emergency Management Directors 6.) Any first response personnel charged with responding to weapons of mass destruction and disaster incidents for their jurisdiction

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for the District Response Task Force Emergency Medical Group element personnel to acquire awareness level knowledge and skills necessary to successfully respond to a CBRNE and mass casualty/fatality incident. Students are introduced to the principles of emergency management, including Hazard Vulnerability Analysis, phases of emergency management, and critical infrastructure. Incident and scene management strategies for first on scene personnel are described, along with how to apply Incident Command and stress management to any incident. START and SMART triage techniques and application allow the student to hone mass casualty triage skills. Students will also gain knowledge of how to medically manage the effects of a CBRNE incident through descriptions and exercises. Discussions, simulations, exercises, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. This course will last one, 8.5 hour day.

This course may be counted for 8.5 Continuation of Education Units (CEUs).

This course is a requirement for the District Response Task Force Medical Group personnel, but is open to anyone that would benefit. This course being offered once in each district, so if someone cannot attend the course in their home district, they may attend another.

LODGING: Will not be provided for this course.

District 6 Preparedness & Disaster Response for 1st Responders Course

2010-09-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

District 6 Preparedness & Disaster Response for 1st Responders Course

When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Delaware County EMS Station 3 4501 E. Memorial Muncie

Fill Out application from the IDHS Website

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2010-07-13T08:01:00.000-07:00

Just search for the Indiana District 6 Medical Task Force. You can post questions and have interactions with over 100 people who are in your community!!

Endurathon 2010

2010-07-06T10:15:00.000-07:00

Time is winding down for our Deployment Exercise in covering the Muncie Endurathon 2010. Its going to be a long hot day. Prepare yourselves for the heat. Read the previously blog for what is going to be happening throughout the day. Check in times are at 6 a.m. 9 p.m. and Noon on this day. Check in at 4501 E. Memorial DCEMS Station 3. We will assign from there. Please dress appropriate to the weather and be sure to bring along Nutrition and Hydration. Thank you all in advanced for your help and participation. Certainly appreciate everyones input thus far who is helping coordinate and attend. We currently have 5 ambulances that will be on hand throughout the day and welcome any other service who would like to participate.

Endurathon 2010

2010-06-29T20:24:00.000-07:00

-Everyone that is able to deploy the day of the Endurathon (July 10th, 2010) is highly encouraged too.
-there will be varying shifts to accommodate the long day. 0600, 0900, 1200-all ending at 1630.

-Shifts will start at 0600. There will be 2 other sign in times, including 0900 and 1200. This will all take place at
DCEMS Station 3. (Memorial St/67)
-Rick Scott will be on station to sign people in on the Salamander system.
-Must have an ID to register, drivers license will work if you do not have your ID yet. Some are still not picked up.
-You must sign in, after reading the rules and regulations. You must also sign out when leaving the deployment.
-At the above designated times, registration will be taken up till 1/2 past the hour. At this time, it will be closed until
the next scheduled deployment time.
-You may come to station in between check ins, but know that you will not be taken to an area until the next scheduled departure.
-Steve Savage will then transport enlisted people to the designated areas. Steve will also bring you back to station.
-If you are only able to stay part of the time, this is allowed. Let command staff know ahead of time so that it can be
accommodated. Remember, 0900, 1200, and 1700 will be the only depart times from stations.

-Designated First Aide Stations will be:
-Blountsville, near the Fire Dept.
-Losantville at the old carpet outlet, SR 35/ SR 36
-Marks Furniture, 550 S/SR 35
-Liberty Perry Elementary, if needed (possible Landing Zone Area)
-the Mule will roam the East side of the reservoir and the command area
-Command Center and Communications/EOC will be near the start point
-Medical Tent will be set up with Dr. Adrian and his staff at the start area. All patients will be taken here.

-What you will need to bring:
-800 radio, if available. We are going to have our own designated channel that day.
-Food and beverage for the day. No alcohol, of course.
-Lawn chairs, tents, things to occupy time (games, books, magazines)
-Rain or cold weather gear, if needed.
-Yellow vests, and a helmet if you would like to participate with the 2 bike crew.
-ID for check in.

-What to wear:
-MTF designated T-shirt.
-Jeans or shorts are applicable, if and only if appropriate!! If not appropriate, you can be sent home.
-Comfortable shoes or boots.
-Hats are acceptable.

-Communications:
-This will be through 800 radios.
-Lori cox will be in the EOC with direct contact to Dr. Adrian. Dr. Adrian is who will dispatch EMS crews initially.
-Due to possible language barriers, Lori will also have contact with translators through Language Line.
-Designated channel will be given out the day of the event from Jason Rogers.

-Command Staff:
-Jeff Benson, Jim Culberson, Greg Michael, Kiely Rednour, Larry Crouse, Kurt Mathews

-Staffing:
-DCEMS will supply 2 ambulance, 1 mule, 1-2 squads, MTF and VIPER trucks
-Culberson EMS will supply 1 ambulance at the Losantville area from 0800-1400
-Jeff Benson will be in contact with all 13 counties for more support. We are still in need of at least 2 ambulances.
-All MTF members are highly encouraged to attend!!!!!! We are going to have state DHS members in attendance.

-What you need to do now:
-Personally call your county contact and tell him/her if you are going to be able to attend this event or not. I repeat
call and advise you contact with a yes or no.
-This needs to be done by NOON on Friday July 2, 2010
-County contacts are to call me by no later than 1600 on July 2, 2010 with who is, and is not able to attend.
-If you have any questions at this time, please feel free to email me at kiely_red1982@hotmail.com. I will try to answer
any questions you have, or at least direct you to an answer.
-I believe I have everyone entered into the "I am responding" program. Please try to log in. Your user name will be
firstnamelastname (all lower case), and your password is the same. Feel free to change this and edit your profile.
DCEMA is the agency name.

I know this has been a lengthy email, but hopefully most of the questions will be answered when reading.
Remember that times vary according to official start time. Ending time of the course noted means that it will be shut down at that time. Here is the designated time frames for the events:
-0645-0915 Swim
-0715-1315 Bike
-0900-1615 Run
-1500 Awards Banquet
-1200-1600 Post Race Meal

Endurathon 2010

2010-06-24T06:53:00.000-07:00

Endurathon 2010 Safety Message:

Dress According to Weather; Wear MRT shirt; Tech Pants or Tech type shorts; NO cut off shorts, cut off shirts etc.

1. All crews while on the event site/area shall wear a Yellow Safety Vest.
2. Bike crews shall wear helmets and yellow vests. (Helmets will be provided for bikes or bring your own)
3. Bring I.D. for check in
4. Stand Clear of all Bikers and Runners in front and behind you.
5. Bring drinks, nutrition, and something to occupy your time for downtime.
6. Do not touch Any participant unless they are critical or request assistance.
7. Weather updates will be provided at closer time to the event.

Endurathon 2010

2010-06-24T06:48:00.000-07:00

As previously mentioned, we are preparing for the July 10, 2010 Muncie Endurathon. We are assisting with providing Medical Coverage across the entire course. The actual event begins at 0700 and will end at approx. 1615. We are asking anyone wanting to come to plan on a full day. This is a Stand by event. We have scheduled Check in Times at 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 at 4501 E. Memorial DCEMS Station 3. Please Bring your ID with you to check in. You will be initially staged at this location until assigned to a Job Duty. Thank you all for your participation.

2010-03-06T09:10:00.000-08:00

Please look at the new training dates. We have gained the Endurathon in July. Please make every attempt to attend all of the trainings. Not all trainings have to be at DCEMS, so other hosting locations are needed. If you know of anywhere that training can be held, please contact Kiely (kiely_red1982@hotmail.com). As discussed last year, we are going to have a large, 3 day event in October. This location has not been decided. Also, if there is any training material that you would like to be covered, let us know so we can make it happen!! Next training is scheduled for May 19th at 6:30 pm, DCEMS station 3, see you then!!

Thanks to Hagerstown Vol. Fire Dept.

2010-02-27T12:00:00.000-08:00

A huge thank you Rick Cole Fire Chief and the Hagerstown Vol. Fire Dept for hosting
the training event for the District 6 Medical Task Force on Saturday Feb. 27, 2010.
The team members appreciate the wonderful welcome we received from the Fire Dept.
Rick runs a great volunteer department with great people that are willing to help out
in the time of need. If your department would be interested in hosting a training
event for the team , please contact a team leader and we can make arrangements.

Task Force Training in Hagerstown 02/27

2010-02-27T11:51:00.000-08:00

A great turn out of team members enjoyed several aspects of training this Saturday at the Hagerstown Vol. Fire Department. The team trailer was on the scene for members to
continue to become familiar with the equipment. A large table top excerise was conducted
demonstrating an expolosion in downtown Hagerstown. Students of Jeffrey Benson's EMT class also participated in the training. A wonderful lunch of lasagne and salad was served to all
in attendance. Steve from Sign One Graphics was also on hand to offer team gear for members.
Several new members were also signed up to the team from the Hagerstown -Wayne County
area. Further data from the training event will be posted with pictures soon.
Thanks to team members Kiely Rednour, Greg Michael, Jim Culberson, Jeff Benson and
Bryan Weaver for setting up the session.

IDHS & Medical Task Force 6 "Working together!"

2010-01-17T17:51:00.001-08:00

Working with Indiana Department of Homeland Security is a GREAT thing for our Task Force. Medical Task Force Commander Jason Rogers is pictured here with executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Joseph E. Wainscott, Jr. and
the Field Services Division Director Gerri Husband. This photo was taken at the District Emergency Management Update and Commander Rogers was lobbying for the Medical Task Force. We were paid many complements from the Director Wainscott. The importance of these relationships are imperative during times of disaster.

The Field Services division ensures the coordination of IDHS activities and the centralization of the resources that are most directly involved in establishing, supporting, and communicating with the District Task Forces (DTFs)including our Medical Task Force. Director Husband attended training and has has first hand knowledge of our dedication and capabilities.

Why this is important to the task force Under IC 10-14-3-19 (a), only the Governor or the Executive Director of IDHS has the authority to activate a MOBILE SUPPORT UNITS (MSU). A mobile support unit is a temporary response organization that may be formed and then activated by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security ie. District 6 Medical Task Force.

International Disaster

2010-01-12T20:06:00.000-08:00

Tuesday 12 Jan 2010 a major earthquake, centered on Léogane (25 km West of Port au Prince), hit at 1653 local time. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Tuesday destroyed Port-au-Prince and likely killed tens of thousands of Haitians. Defense officials are rushing to get military assets and personnel into Haiti as quickly as possible. Military and State Department officials so far have declined to put a timetable on U.S. intervention in Haiti, saying their focus is on the immediate rescue and humanitarian needs of the devastated country. The lead for this international response is the State Dept and USAID.