This episode of the STAT MedEvac AirPod: Phil Little, whose father created the Chicago Fire Museum, talks about the great Chicago fire of 1871 , how it happened, the dispelled rumors of how it started, the creation of fire ground procedures since then and, of course, the creation of Fire Prevention Week by President Woodrow Wilson in 1920.
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the 40th Celebration of STAT MedEvac! We’re looking forward to a night full of great memories and fundraising for the Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation. Please keep an eye out on our social media for more updates about exciting features that we will be having at the event!
Samantha Adams – RN, BSN, PHRN, CEN, CFRN
Flight Nurse – STAT MedEvac 11
Years of Services – 4
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September is National Preparedness Month. This is an annual reminder to have a family plan in place for natural disasters and emergencies. While you may not be located in a region that has experienced extreme weather events, it’s important that you always have a plan in place and necessary supplies in your home in case something occurs.
Some tips that are helpful to make sure you’re prepared:
Steven Chase
Senior EMT
STATMedEvac Critical Care Ground
Years of Service – 3.5
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September 14th is National Sober Day, a day recognized for those reflecting on their journey with sobriety. This day also sheds light on the journey of alcohol addiction, treatment and recovery.
In part with National Sober Month, National Sober Day was founded in 2019 by ‘Real Aligned Women’ who identify themselves as a ‘sisterhood for sobriety’. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration also endorses the day. Millions of people suffer from substance abuse, and the organizations wanted to remind those that are struggling that they are not alone. This day provides the opportunity to renew the commitment to staying sober or marking the start of a journey to getting sober.
Substance abuse is an epidemic that affects millions of people around the world. If you feel like you’re struggling, please know that there […]
Talk about a great way to start out a new month! We’re excited to announce that we have added nine new personnel to STAT MedEvac. Allow us to introduce you to the new hire class of September 2024.
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Brian Huston (PM 17)
Jessica Luce (RN 18)
Jana Beene (RN 16)
Eric Anderson (RN 14)
Jason Miles (PM 12)
Kimberly Snyder (RN 18)
Christopher Hughes (RN 6)
Tiffany Spiroff-Walstrom (PM 9)
Devan Johns (RN CCGU/Hybrid)
One of STAT MedEvac’s new EMS pilots, Amanda Montour, explains her love for aviation and her path to accumulating the flight hours to become a STAT MedEvac EMS Pilot. One key component is dedication and persisitence. Second, “Love learning!”
Today is National Aviation Day, recognizing the pioneers of human flight. This day was originally acknowledged with a presidential proclamation by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. The proclamation of this day was specifically designated for Orville Wright’s birthday.
In case you’re not familiar with the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright were American aviation pioneers credited with inventing and flying the world’s first successful airplane. Orville’s first flight was made on December 17, 1903. It lasted 12 seconds and 120 feet around the site of the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
While the brothers were not the first to build and fly experimental aircraft, they were the first to invent aircraft controls. Their breakthrough invention was their creation of a three-axis control system, which enabled the pilot to steer the aircraft effectively and maintain its […]
Christian Martin-Gill, MD, FP-C
Associate Medical Director
Year of Service – 18
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