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I hope that all who attended enjoyed this AMTC, and I look forward to visiting Virginia Beach next year.

firefighter/paramedic in Ashland, Oregon; and until recently taking on Government Affairs, I worked as Clinical Educator for PHI Air Medical in California.

1 FP Newsletter For Critical Care Paramedics December 2012 From the President Looking back, I stand in disbelief at the whirlwind of activity during AMTC Seattle was, by all measures, a resounding success with record attendance and unseasonably mild weather. I hope that all who attended enjoyed this AMTC, and I look forward to visiting Virginia Beach next year. I would also like to share a bit about myself as your new President of the IAFCCP, so that you have an idea of who will be helping to guide your association over the next year. As a paramedic, I have worked for over 17 years in various settings, starting my career working for Mercy Flights, a private nonprofit air and ground ambulance service in Medford, Oregon. Building on the support I received there, my career has included working in a hospital-based system in Miami, Florida; working as a paid firefighter/paramedic in Ashland, Oregon; and until recently taking on Government Affairs, I worked as Clinical Educator for PHI Air Medical in California. I feel that these experiences have given me a broader view of our community, with hopefully) a better understanding of the complexities of our shared profession. My family is a top priority for me, and my wife and I are dedicated to raising our children to appreciate their family, their education, and the world around them. My ability to be successful in my career is a direct reflection of the support that I have received from my immediate and extended) family. Thank you for giving me your support in leading our association forward over the next year, and beyond. During the Board meeting at AMTC, we voted to move forward with fund-raising activities, to ensure the ongoing financial and logistical stability of your association. Please stay tuned to the IAFCCP website, FPNews, the Air Medical Journal, Cont d on page 2 IAFCCP Board of Directors

From the President Continued and News with a View, so that you are in the loop on these upcoming fun and exciting events.

Toby will serve until elections occur in summer 2013, but this short term will be filled with a flurry of activity.

We want to extend sincere appreciation to GoldenHour for their support in hosting our reception to recognize Air Zermatt and the 160 th SOAR for their commitment to FP-C certification.

2 From the President Continued and News with a View, so that you are in the loop on these upcoming fun and exciting events. As part of this, your board members also voted to name Toby Witt, IAFCCP Past President, to fill the remainder of the current term for the vacant Business Director position. Toby will serve until elections occur in summer 2013, but this short term will be filled with a flurry of activity. Toby enjoys the full support of John Clark, another IAFCCP Past President, in filling this role. Together, Toby and John will act as a team to realize the full potential of this important duty. We want to extend sincere appreciation to GoldenHour for their support in hosting our reception to recognize Air Zermatt and the 160 th SOAR for their commitment to FP-C certification. Günther Willisch and Oliver Kreuzer of Air Zermatt traveled from Switzerland to attend AMTC and represent Air Zermatt in being recognized by both the IAFCCP and the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification BCCTPC) for Air Zermatt achieving the milestone of 100% FP-C certification. In addition, the BCCTPC recognized the 160 th SOAR for their dedication to the FP-C standard, and making the FP-C a requirement of being mission-capable for deployment. During the IAFCCP General Membership meeting, we held a vote regarding bylaws changes. We successfully passed language that requires IAFCCP board members to attend the majority of telephone conference calls, in addition to the required in-person meetings previously included. During this meeting, we also listened closely to comments from our international members, with intent to correct any misperceptions or oversight. Looking forward, the IAFCCP remains committed to ongoing collaboration with our colleagues in AAMS, AMPA, ASTNA, NAACS, NEMSPA, and others. We have projects ahead that will demand candor and cooperation and we are committed to productive outcomes. As an international association, we will act to embrace and develop our commitment to our international presence, to ensure that our international members have the support that we can offer. Most importantly we will continue our effort to being an active and responsive) board that works to represent our members, those of you who have dedicated yourselves to advancing our shared profession. Please use the IAFCCP website iafccp.org) to share your suggestions for how to improve your association. I look forward to reading them. See you in Virginia Beach! Best regards and Be Safe. Chris Hall BS, FP-C, CMTE President, IAFCCP Günther Willisch and Oliver Kreuzer of Air Zermatt Upcoming TraCER Dates! March&67,&2013& Washington,&DC& Held%during%EMS%Today% March%559,%2013% %! April&56,&2013& Austin,&TX& Held%during%CCTMC% April%8510,%2013% Register Online Now! Registration&Fee:&&&&& & $250&IAFCCP/ASTNA&Members& $400&Nonmembers&& &! Designed to prepare critical care professionals pursuing CCP4C, CFRN, CTRNandFP4Cspecialtycertifications.! Presentedbycurrentlycertifiednurses and paramedics, the program reviews the advanced clinical and operational material that certification4eligible critical care transport providers are expectedtounderstand.! Developed by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, the International Association of Flight & Critical Care Paramedics and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Emergency Medicine EducationProgram. For more information contact the IAFCCP Officeat

U.S. Military Units Deployed in Sandy s Wake Hurricane Sandy, also known as Superstorm Sandy,inflictedwidespreaddevastationalong the Eastern seaboard, particularly the Jersey ShoreandNewYorkCity.

Upon their arrival, they were subsequently taskedtoprovidecoveragefrommcguireair ForceBaseinNewJersey.

Of particular interest to incident commanders fromfemawastheflircapabilityofthehh4 60M Blackhawk helicopter.

3 U.S. Military Units Deployed in Sandy s Wake Hurricane Sandy, also known as Superstorm Sandy,inflictedwidespreaddevastationalong the Eastern seaboard, particularly the Jersey ShoreandNewYorkCity.Inresponsetothis, four MEDEVAC crews from Charlie Company, 3410AVN"MountainDUSTOFF"10thCombat AviationBrigade),stationedatFortDrum,NY, departed for Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. Upon their arrival, they were subsequently taskedtoprovidecoveragefrommcguireair ForceBaseinNewJersey. Astheonlyactive4dutyMEDEVACunit on4site, the crews immediately integrated with their counterparts from the Air Force, Marines,CoastGuard,andNationalGuard.Of particular interest to incident commanders fromfemawastheflircapabilityofthehh4 60M Blackhawk helicopter. This technology allows our crews to conduct search and rescue operations throughout a multitude of environmentalconditions. This mission created a sense of pride withintheunit,aswewereabletoshareour talents and abilities with fellow Americans duringatimeofnationalneed.wewouldlike tothankalllocalandfederalagenciesforthe assistance they provided to us so that we couldaccomplishourno4failmission. DUSTOFF! MichaelBrisson,MPH,FP2C U.S.Army AeromedicalEvacuationOfficer Watertown,NY Theviewsandopinionsexpressedherearethoseofthe authoranddonotnecessarilyreflectthoseofthedepartment ofdefenseorthedepartmentofthearmy. HH-60M Blackhawk helicopter over the Hudson River USAir Force CMSgt. Kevin Savidge left), US Army Capt. Michael Brisson Right) Destruction in New Jersey left by Hurricane Sandy. 3

Teamwork at AMTC Teamwork,whatisit?Ihavebeeninemergencyservices formanyyearsandhaveseenmanypeopleworktogether in differentcircumstances.

ThisyearAMTCwasheldinSeattle,Washingtonwith the usual scheduled events the IAFCCP conducts each year.

Unfortunately,duetocircumstancesbeyondanyone s control,theplanswerechangedacoupleofweeksbefore the start of AMTC.

withonlyweeks,howcouldistartfromsquareone onaprojectthatusuallytakesmonthstoprepare.

aftersomebrainstormingwehadaplanandset outtosolvetheproblem.

I rememberstilltryingtoreachsomeofmycontactswhen Chris called me back telling me he had a couple of folks whowerewillingtohelpusout.

agree. We had some great individualsjoinourteam.

Jasumback, and Anthony Baca, both gave outstanding presentations on the importance of using capnography.

4 Teamwork at AMTC Teamwork,whatisit?Ihavebeeninemergencyservices formanyyearsandhaveseenmanypeopleworktogether in differentcircumstances. Whilemosthavebeenintrue emergent situations some have not. And then there are situationsthatmayjustbeperceivedasemergent. ThisyearAMTCwasheldinSeattle,Washingtonwith the usual scheduled events the IAFCCP conducts each year. During the past four months or so, I have been working on our Critical Care Lab. I made the contacts, requested assistance and had everything ready to go. Unfortunately,duetocircumstancesbeyondanyone s control,theplanswerechangedacoupleofweeksbefore the start of AMTC. While most emergencies are quite obvious to most, I was having a small emergency of my own.withonlyweeks,howcouldistartfromsquareone onaprojectthatusuallytakesmonthstoprepare. ItallstartedwithsomeoneIjokinglycall thepolitician, ChrisHall,thecurrentPresidentoftheIAFCCP.Wespoke abouttheoptionsforthe Lab andagreedwedidnotwant tocancel.aftersomebrainstormingwehadaplanandset outtosolvetheproblem.ifyouknowchris,oneyouwill understand the nickname politician, and you will also knowhehasawayoffindingsolutions on short notice. I rememberstilltryingtoreachsomeofmycontactswhen Chris called me back telling me he had a couple of folks whowerewillingtohelpusout.afterhetoldmeaboutthe speakers, Michael Jasumback, MD, Medical Director4PHI California and Anthony Baca, Clinical Manager PHI California / Texas, I had to agree. We had some great individualsjoinourteam. I arrived in Seattle still a little nervous about the last minute changes to the class, but the day arrived and Dr. Jasumback, and Anthony Baca, both gave outstanding presentations on the importance of using capnography.whiletherewassomedisappointmentthat wewerenotabletooffertheusual hands4on labportion of the course due to the last minute change in plans, all were grateful to Dr. Jasumback and Anthony for sharing their knowledge on capnography through their outstandingpresentations. I want to personally say Thank You! to both Dr. Jasumback and Anthony Baca for making the critical carelabasuccesswithlittletimetoprepare.becausethis course would have been cancelled had it not been for Chris,Iespeciallywantto thankhimforhisassistance.it hasbeenapleasureworkingwithhimandtherestofthe BoardofDirectors.Ilookforwardtothenexttwoyears. MikeShown,BS,FP2C Anthony Baca presents during IAFCCP s lab Air Zermatt Reception BCCTPC Chairman, Graham Pierce Outgoing President Cliff Larrabee Mike Helbach, IAFCCP Precon Presenter 4

IAFCCP Elects Three New Board Members Jim$Cole, MA,FP4C, NREMT4P, CEMSO,CMTE Chief/FlightParamedic IslandAirAmbulance/San JuanIslandEMS FridayHarbor,WA In his 284year career,

healsodevelopeda fixed wing air medical service and a non4profit agency offering student leadership development. He is an educator as well as a national speaker.

He also serves on various local, state and national EMS councils and committees.

He began his EMS career in the military before becomingaflightparamedic. He has enjoyed increasing responsibility during his ten years in critical care transport.

His is alsoinvolved with industry research committees whose work has been acknowledged by the Clinical Excellence in ResearchAward.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Stacy$Prater, FP4C FlightMedic/Outreach CoordinatorLIFEFORCEAir MedicalChattanooga,TN Stacy began his EMS career shortly after high school,

5 IAFCCP Elects Three New Board Members Jim$Cole, MA,FP4C, NREMT4P, CEMSO,CMTE Chief/FlightParamedic IslandAirAmbulance/San JuanIslandEMS FridayHarbor,WA In his 284year career, Jim has held positions of critical care and flight paramedic, clinical coordinator and program manager.healsodevelopeda fixed wing air medical service and a non4profit agency offering student leadership development. He is an educator as well as a national speaker. Havingearnedthedesignation of Chief EMS Officer, Jim servesasthechiefofsanjuan Island EMS and Island Air Ambulance. He also serves on various local, state and national EMS councils and committees. Kenneth$ Palazzo,FP4C, CIC RegionalClinicalCompliance ManagerAirMethods4 LifeNetofNY/GuthrieAir Hurley,NY Ken has been involved with patient transport for 15 years. He began his EMS career in the military before becomingaflightparamedic. He has enjoyed increasing responsibility during his ten years in critical care transport.currently, he is a clinical educator for personnel staffing nine aircraft. His is alsoinvolved with industry research committees whose work has been acknowledged by the Clinical Excellence in ResearchAward. Amanager,author,educator, and researcher, Ken focuses hiscareerondiversifyinghis involvementinems. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Stacy$Prater, FP4C FlightMedic/Outreach CoordinatorLIFEFORCEAir MedicalChattanooga,TN Stacy began his EMS career shortly after high school, completing his EMT training at TN Technological University in After completing his paramedic training he moved to Chattanoogawhereheworkedas aparamedicforhamiltoncounty EMS. A flight paramedicat LIFE FORCE at Erlanger Medical Center, Stacy currently handles the marketing and outreach for the LIFE FORCE program. Stacy is also an EMT instructor for Chattanooga State Community College where he has taught for thelasttenyears. When Stacy is not flying, he works as a part time set medic for various television and movie sets. He has recently worked on the movie 42 and the current ABChit Nashville. Save The Date! Call for Speaker Submissions OPEN! Deadline Dec. 17,

State Delegate Report Atthisyear sairmedicaltransportconference,theiafccphelditsfirstmeetingfor therevisedstatedelegateprogram.

manyofouractivestatedelegateswerein attendance, and several IAFCCP members interested in the State Delegate programalsoattended.

Delegates discussed what actiontheirstate,orneighboringstate,wasdoingandhowtheiafccpcanhelpthesestatesmoveinthe directioncommensuratewiththeiafccp sgoalsforrecognitionofthecriticalcareparamedic.

6 State Delegate Report Atthisyear sairmedicaltransportconference,theiafccphelditsfirstmeetingfor therevisedstatedelegateprogram.thegoalofthemeetingwastocoveravariety of topicsfocused onidentifying critical issuesneeding action and plans tomove thestatedelegateprogramforward.manyofouractivestatedelegateswerein attendance, and several IAFCCP members interested in the State Delegate programalsoattended. Thefirsttopiccoveredwascriticalissuesthatneededattentionanddiscussion,whichfocusedonwhat states are doing regarding specific recognition of Critical Care Paramedics. Delegates discussed what actiontheirstate,orneighboringstate,wasdoingandhowtheiafccpcanhelpthesestatesmoveinthe directioncommensuratewiththeiafccp sgoalsforrecognitionofthecriticalcareparamedic.therewas discussion regardingstaterecognitionofthefp4candccp4ccredentialsandwhichstatesrequiresome kindofclass,suchastheumbcccemtpaspartoftherecognitionofthecriticalcareparamedic.atthis point, very few states have moved towards direct recognition. However, several states are investigating thatpossibilityandtheiafccpwillsupporteffortsbystatestorecognizecriticalcareparamedics. Wealsodiscussedthe importanceoflocal andsmaller EMSconferences.AlthoughtheIAFCCPhasa presenceatthelarger/nationalconferences,wedon thavetheresourcestoattendmanyregionalorlocal conferences. Delegates discussed some of the regional EMS conferences close to them, and how the IAFCCPcould supportthedelegatesin attendingtheseconferencestorepresenttheiafccp inalimited fashion. International/Domestic Chapters IAFCCPmembersoutsidetheUnitedStatesbroughtthenexttopicofdiscussionforward.Theyfeltthat the term, State Delegate, was too USA4centric and did not encompass the international nature of our organization.ifeelthatthisisavalidpoint,anditgeneratedsomegreatdiscussionduring,andafter,the meeting.althoughtheiafccpencourageslocalandregionalchapters,wehavealwaysreferredtothemas State Chapters and State Delegates. I feel that we should consider simply renaming this to Regional ChaptersandRegionalDelegates.Althoughthefunctionswouldessentiallybethesame,itwouldcertainly bemoreencompassingofallofourmembers. Our first meeting of the new Delegate program at AMTC was very productive, with great discussion generated. I would like to thank all the members who attended, and those who could not attend but contributed via . As we move the Delegate program forward, I look forward to expanding the programandutilizingittoadvancethegoalsoftheiafccp. Kelly Edwards, MPA, NREMT-P, FP-C Texas State Delegates Meet in Austin DuringtherecentTexasEMSConferencein Austin,fivestatedelegatesmettodiscuss state4wideissuesincriticalcare. 6 L)ScottLailCareFlite),AleciaWiren MethodistAIRCARE),JasonDushCareFlite), Jill Dodson Reach), Dana Clark PHI)

7 IAFCCP Golf Outing Planned April 7 at 2:30pm Info at Save the date Registration Available Early 2013 at APRIL 8 10, 2013! AUSTIN, TEXAS Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists and allied healthcare professionals PROGRAM Information presented focuses on the essentials of care required for the complex patient needing critical care air and ground transport. HIGHLIGHTS Scientific Forum Poster Presentation Critical Care Procedural Anatomy Lab Certification Review TraCER Certification Examinations CCP-C, CFRN, CTRN, FP-C 7

New Member Service Learning Learn more and SAVE at www.iafccp.org Internet Flight'Paramedic'Online'Review' The November 15, 2012 Issue is now available.clickhereforadownloadablecopy.

nasemsodoesnotsupport, endorseorrecommendanyposition,product orserviceunlessexplicitlystated. TosubscribetoreceivetheWashington Updatebye4mail,pleaseclickhere.

outsidetheunitedstates,theiafccpboardof Directorsdevelopedanonlinesurveythatwill provide direction for future member programs and services for international members.

& & CAMTS Releases 9 th Edition & Standards & What&does&this&mean&for&IAFCCP&Members?

& & Pre4hire qualifications require a minimum of three yearsalsexperienceforflightparamedicsand threeyearsclinicalexperienceforanrtandaplan to assess and document the competency and

8 New Member Service Learning Learn more and SAVE at Internet Flight'Paramedic'Online'Review' The November 15, 2012 Issue is now available.clickhereforadownloadablecopy. TheWashingtonUpdateissupportedbya cooperativeagreementbetweennasemsoand NHTSAOEMS,withfundsalsoprovidedbyHHS EMSC. ThematerialpublishedintheNASEMSO WashingtonUpdateisforinformational purposesonly.nasemsodoesnotsupport, endorseorrecommendanyposition,product orserviceunlessexplicitlystated. TosubscribetoreceivetheWashington Updatebye4mail,pleaseclickhere. IAFCCP Conducts Survey of International Members Following a suggestion made during the recent General Membership Meeting held in Seattle, Washington, to survey members outsidetheunitedstates,theiafccpboardof Directorsdevelopedanonlinesurveythatwill provide direction for future member programs and services for international members. Therearecurrentlyover100international membersrepresenting14differentcountries. Resultsofthesurveywillbepublishedinthis newsletter. & & CAMTS Releases 9 th Edition & Standards & What&does&this&mean&for&IAFCCP&Members?&& Following&are&a&few&changes&that&could&affect&you& if&you&are&employed&by,&or&seeking&employment& from&a&camts&accredited&program.& & Pre4hire qualifications require a minimum of three yearsalsexperienceforflightparamedicsand threeyearsclinicalexperienceforanrtandaplan to assess and document the competency and proficiencyoftheprovider to perform in the critical caremedicaltransportenvironment. NRP is a required certification if medical personnel care for high4risk OB patients and/or neonatal patients. FP4C or CCP4C certifications are required for paramedicswhoconductcriticalcaretransportsand have been employed for more than 2 years. Certificationsmustbecurrent. The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systemsistheleadingauditingandaccreditingagencyof standards and protocols involving patient care and operational safety for critical care transport programs. Programsaccredited bycamtshave demonstrated high performanceintheareasofqualityandsafety. TheIAFCCPisaCAMTSmemberwithJonathanGryniuk, serving as the paramedic representative to the CAMTS Board. Download a book or CD of the 9 th EditionAccreditation StandardsfromtheCAMTS.orgwebsite. 8

9 Association 2013 Calendar NAEMSP - Jan Bonita Spgs. FL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CERTIFICATION EMS Today - March 5-9 Washington, DC TraCER - March 6-7 Washington, DC 1. Validation of critical care knowledge and expertise TraCER - April 5-6 Austin, TX 2. Quantifies competence and professionalism 3. Career advancement opportunities Exam information available at IAFCCP Sponsors CCTMC - April 8-10 Austin, TX IAFCCP Summer Board Meeting, TBD. - June Pinnacle - August 5-9 Amelia Island, FL EMS World Expo Las Vegas, NV TraCER - TBD Las Vegas, NV TraCER - Oct Virginia Beach, VA AMTC - Oct Virginia Beach, VA Texas EMS Conference - Nov Ft. Worth, TX SOMA Military) Conference - TBD Tampa, FL 9

10 FP Newsletter Editor: Gloria Tavenner Dow, FP-C, CCP-C Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Executive Committee Christopher Hall, BS, MICP, FP-C, CMTE PHI Air Medical Services President Richard Childress, CMTE, FP-C GHS Med Trans/Med-Trans One Vice President Toby Witt, FP-C Air Methods, Corp. Business Director Cliff Larrabee, FP-C Immed. Past President Board of Directors Capt. Michael Brisson, MPH, FP-C Military Liaison, U.S. Army Jim Cole, MA, FP-C, NREMT-P, CEMSO, CMTE Island Air Ambulance/San Juan Island EMS Anthony Conrardy, MBA, CFI, FP-C North Shore LIJ HSC For Learning & Innovation The mission of the IAFCCP is to provide advocacy, leadership development and education opportunities for critical care paramedics providing safe, efficient and quality patient care transport. Kelly Edwards, MPA, NREMT-P, FP-C Air Methods Corporation David Ellis, CMTE, FP-C EagleMed LLC Kenneth Palazzo, FP-C Air Methods LifeNet of NY Stacy Prater, FP-C LIFE FORCE Air Medical Mike Shown, BS, LP, FP-C San Antonio AirLife Liaisons/Advisers David O. Bump, MBA, REMT-P, FP-C, CCP-C BCCTPC Liaison: American Jets Air Ambulance John Clark JD, NREMT-P, FP-C, CCP-C, CMTE Legal Adviser: St. Vincent Hospital The FP News is a publication of the IAFCCP. It is published four times per year February, May, August and November. Annual subscription is available as a benefit of membership in the Association. Articles and information contained within the FP News may not be reproduced in any form or part without written permission from the IAFCCP. Advertising is per issue and is priced as follows: Full page $400; Half page $250; Quarter page $175; A 10% discount applies to the purchase of any four ads size can be mixed and matched, but must appear in four consecutive issues) Contact: ) Jon Gryniuk, NREMT-P, FP-C, CCP-C CAMTS Rep.: Life Net of NY Kevin Savidge, FP-C, CCP-C Military Adviser: MidAtlantic MedEvac, USAF Reserve Terri Hoffman, MD Medical Adviser: Intermountain Healthcare Monica Newman, Executive Director International Association of Flight & Critical Care Paramedics 4835 Riveredge Cove Snellville, GA FAX info@flightparamedic.org

FP Newsletter. Message From the President. For Specialty Care Paramedics. Issue Highlights. Call for Board Candidate Nominations

FP Newsletter. Message From the President. For Specialty Care Paramedics. Issue Highlights. Call for Board Candidate Nominations August 2018 FP Newsletter For Specialty Care Paramedics Call for Board Candidate Nominations Make a difference in YOUR Association. VOTE NOW! More Info on Page 2 Message From the President Good afternoon