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Greater Northwest EMS has a vast array of free resources, read on! 
Reminder:  Resources are
only available to individuals and organization providing services within the region.  

Training Reimbursement (Initial Training)
DATE:  January 1, 2010 to June 28, 2011
DETAILS: 
bulletEligible Members:  New members of organizations; members must pass any/all related exams   
bulletEligible Courses:  110 hour EMT; National Registry or 40 hour 1st Responder; State of MN
bulletMaximum Reimbursement:  Limited to $200 per person, maximum of $600 per agency per grant cycle.  Department will be invoiced directly from a MN certified training institution.  Reimbursement is available to agencies, NOT individuals.  Agencies that are eligible for EMT training reimbursement via the EMSRB are NOT eligible. 

Training Reimbursement (Refresher Training)
DATE:  January 1, 2010 to June 28, 2011
DETAILS: 
bulletEligible Members:  New members of organizations; members must pass any/all related exams   
bulletEligible Courses:  28 hour EMT-B Refresher or 18 hour 1st Responder Refresher
bulletMaximum Reimbursement:  Limited to $100 per person, maximum of $600 per agency per grant cycle.  Department will be invoiced directly from a MN certified training institution.  Reimbursement is available to agencies, NOT individuals.  Agencies that are eligible for EMT training reimbursement via the EMSRB are NOT eligible. 

Emergency Driving
Greater Northwest has the following to assist your department in reviewing driving skills: 

Curriculum Materials
Curriculum materials are available free of charge utilizing the National Safety Council Coaching Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) course and include instructor resources. 

Student Handbooks
Student handbooks are available for purchase at a subsidized cost of $9.00 each.  Handbooks include a test booklet and course certificate.

Trainers

Trained facilitators are available for a classroom training session and/or maneuvering skills course.  Contact us for cost and availability.

Traffic Cones
Over 100 traffic cones are available at no charge.

 Moulage Kits
Moulage/casualty simulation kits are located throughout the region and are available to utilize at no-cost.  Kits include a DVD resource for application of make up and wounds.  Contact the following in your area to reserve a kit today:
bulletGreater Northwest EMS Office, Bemidji:  lisawork@enterpoint.net
bulletCurt Ireland, Roseau:  cireland@lifecaremc.com
bulletJim Aagenes, Fosston:  jaagenes@firstcare.org
bulletMark Jones, Warren:  mjones@nvhc.net
bulletTom Alinder, Detroit Lakes:  talinder@trustedcareforlife.org
bulletSue Halls, Ada:  Sue.Halls@bhshealth.org
 

Printed Materials
Printed materials currently available free of charge including the following:
bulletFirst Responder Run Sheets
bulletPatient Report/Assessment Note Pads
bulletProcedures for Emergency Care Flip Charts (Adult & Pediatric)
bulletChildren's Forehead Fever Thermometers (Limited Quantities)
bulletChildren's Safety Book Marks
bulletChildren's Emergency Stickers

Training Tapes
Over 200 EMS training tapes are available for loan at no charge!  Video and DVDs vary in length and content.  Call our staff for suggestions and/or a complete listing.  Resources are categorized by the following subjects.  
bulletAirway/Respiratory
bulletBehavioral
bulletBone & Joint
bulletCardiac
bulletCISM/Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI)
bulletCommunications/Documentation
bulletDisaster
bulletEnvironmental
bulletHazardous Materials
bulletInfection Control
bulletLegal & Ethical
bulletMedical
bulletMiscellaneous
bulletMotor Vehicle
bulletObstetrics
bulletPatient Assessment
bulletPediatrics
bulletSpine & Head
bulletTrauma
bulletWell Being