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Page 8 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Wednesday, May 31, 1989 Ambulance volunteers pass test By Dave Chmara A two vehicle accident, some- one who fell off a ladder, a drug overdose, fractured legs and burns were just some of the injuries encountered by eight ambulance volunteers who took the St. John Ambulance Advanced First Aid Test. Actually, the injuries were not real. Moe Stark, the casualty sim- ulator, spent anywhere from 20 minutes to one hour dressing up five volunteers (Steve Kostiuk, Sam Ballentine, Mike Nesbitt, Sandra MacDougall, and Darren Reilly) to make them look like real accident victims. The eight ambulance volun- teers (Paul Marcon, Darlene McArthur, Jocelyn Schinbein, Jim Chappel, Helga Hermes, Jamie Pollard, Len Burns and Carol Broughton) then responded to the emergency situations and treated the patients as if the injuries were real. They received the call over the ambulance radio, responded by ambulance and used the equipment in the vehi- cles. Meanwhile, in the back- ground, Dave Schinbein, Ambulance Services Manager, Dean Broughton, a first aid instructor and ambulance volun- teer, and Pat Skula, representative from the Thunder Bay branch of the Canadian Red Cross, watched the student's every move and marked them accordingly. The casualty simulations were based on examples from the advanced first aid training text- books and from Schinbein's own experience. "The (casualty simulation) test was based on a pass or fail mark- ing system," said Schinbein. He explained the conse- quences of a wrong action could lead to dramatic consequences - thus the reason for the pass or fail marking system. Training shows effort [ dedicati The test followed 60 hours of theory and 20 hours of practical aS Cc é The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay NOTICE June 04 to 10, 1989 National Access Awareness Week WHEREAS June 04 to June 10 has been designated National Access Awareness Week; Whereas National Access Awareness Week is an opportunity for Canadians to look at their community and work at im proving access for all people with disabilities; WHEREAS the Township recognizes that "Access" means more than just removing physical barriers; it means changes in attitude and support that allow all people with visible or invisible disabilities to be part of community life. People with learning, developmental and psychiatric disabilities or other invisible impairments should not be forgotten when we strive for equal access; THEREFORE |, Jim Ziegler, Reeve of Terrace Bay, hereby proclaim June 04 to June 10, 1989 Access Awareness Week in Terrace Bay, Ontario and urge all citizens to join other individuals across Canada to make our community a better place all year round. Jim Ziegler Reeve NOTICE lessons. All the ambulance volunteers passed the written part of the advanced first aid test and all the marks were higher than 80 per cent. Schinbein said the minimum requirements for becoming an ambulance volunteer is to have passed the standard first aid course of the St. John Ambulance. "The advanced first aid is one level above what is required by the Ambulance Act," said Schinbein. "This training was optional and it shows the effort (the volun- , tcers put forth) to learn the skills. All the ambulance volunteers should be commended for the time and effort they put in," said Schinbein. Traini , This was the first time the advanced first aid course was offered to volunteers in Terrace Bay. All eight volunteers passed Reader says take children out of French Immersion Continued from page 5 French speaking nation. More and more people are becoming disturbed over the situ- ation. Stop the chaos ahead by | STOPPING "Bill 8", The French Language Services Act of Ontario. IT IS AN ACT SHROUDED IN SECRECY AND DECEIT! French trained agitators, aggressive and loud, are in every community across Canada, and not only French Quebecers. Please, in the name of justice and human dignity, do not listen to them. Get some true facts and elimi- nate the servitude that lies ahead for us if we don't. Let's tell it like the course and must recertify in the advanced first aid every three years. In addition to the advanced first aid course, ambulance volun- teers have training sessions every two weeks. Schinbein said a new topic is taught at every session and cover situations such as bee stings, emergency births and fractures. Some of the ambulance volun- teers are new to the service while others have up to six years of experience. To become an ambulance vol- unteer, you must pass the stan- dard first aid course, be at least 18 years of age, have no criminal record, and must not have had a total of six demerit points on your drivers licence. Looking for new equipment Schinbein said as manager of the ambulance service he.is always looking for the newest devices. He said he looks for equipment that does the job effec- tively and requires a minimum of training time to learn how to use the equipment. One piece of such equipment is the Sager Traction Splint. Schinbein said this is state of the art for dealing with fractions of the femur (the long leg bone). Another piece of new equip- ment is the Stiff Neck. This device just came out last year and is now used instead of soft col- lars. It is made of molded plastic and totally prevents any move- ment of the head and neck. Another addition to the ambu- lance equipment is the Kendrick Extrication Device (KED). The KED immobilizes a person from the top of the head to the base of the spine. Schinbein said it's an ongoing process looking for such equip- ment. There are two fully equipped ambulances in Terrace Bay each worth about $80,000 (including the vehicle and equipment). Schinbein is the only full time ambulance attendant and Darlene McArthur works part-time, three days during the week. At all other times there are two ambulance volunteers on call. They have beepers to notify them of ambulance calls and Schinbein said the maximum time allowed to respond to a call (from the time the beeper goes off until the vol- unteer gets to the ambulance at the hospital) is five minutes. He said an ambulance can get to almost anywhere in town in 10 minutes. The ambulance averages five calls per week. These range from car accidents to routine transfers (such as bringing patients to Thunder Bay for tests). Schinbein said people should feel free to call the ambulance for any perceived emergency. : "If you feel first aid is required, you should call the ambulance," he said. The cost for an ambulance call is $44. OHIP pays for half of this so the actual cost is $22. Schinbein said additional medical coverage such as Blue Cross may cover some or all of that $22. A Pensions Advocate will be at Thunder Bay as follows: Thursday June 1, 1989 From: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. At: The Royal Canadian Legion 226 South May Street Thunder Bay "F", Ontario Friday June 2, 1989 -- From: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. At: 201 Post Office Building it is! First of all, take your children out of French Immersion classes and start boycotting Quebec prod- ucts. We must thwart this aggres- sion without delay. The smoke screens, like "free trade" that they are putting out for us will work for them if we allow it and do not beware. If you want proof of what I have stated, contact Box 100, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4S9. Yours for English-speaking Canada, R. Mallory, Barrie, Ontario Ambulance volunteers load a volunteer casualty victim on th ambulance after giving him medical care for his "injuries". Eigh ambulance volunteers passed the St. John Ambulance Advanced First Ai 33 South Court Street Course. Photo by Dave Chmar: Thunder Bay "F", Ontario SCENES for sale at pepe a Se you os AIDS The purpose of this visit is to assist and advise WHITE SAND LAKE PHOTOGRAPHY | Rar iotee as veterans and their dependents concerning claims for pension entitlement and other related subjects. Claimants should attend at the dates and places mentioned for discussion of their claim. | Canada who has AIDS? 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