This is the Official page of Susquehanna Twp. EMS. STEMS is proud to provide ALS and BLS se STEMS is proud to provide ALS and BLS services to Susquehanna Twp, Penbrook, and Paxtang.
Operating as usual
PA first responders, you don't have to carry it all alone.
There are resources to help lighten the load. Access Pennsylvania Department of Health's first responder mental health toolkit: bit.ly/3ksqcDo
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WellnessWednesday
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
Did you know that next week is National EMS Week?
In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline.
#EMS #EMSstrong #EMSweek #risingtothechallenge
Today we would like to send a special thank you to those EMS professionals who are also mothers.
Happy Mother's Day!
Thank you to all you amazing, smart, and caring nurses out there!
Happy #InternationalFirefightersDay to our partners in public safety! These men and women are some of the best in the area and they VOLUNTEER their personal time to train and respond year round!
Rescue Fire Company #37
Progress Fire 32
Citizens Fire Company #1 of Penbrook
Paxtang Fire Company #1
EMS Continuing Education Opportunity -
STEMS will be hosting an con-ed class on pediatric emergencies Wednesday May 18th, 10:00 - 12:00. A light breakfast will be available beginning at 09:00.
Location: Progress Fire Co - 3440 Maple Street Harrisburg PA 17109
To register, visit
https://forms.gle/KpiRvzT9HTUgPLHd6
Crews provided medical support for teams operating on this incident. Excellent work to all involved. All agencies were well prepared for the incident, Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team, Dauphin County Department of Public Safety, Progress Fire 32, Swatara Fire-Rescue, Citizens Fire Company #1 of Penbrook
Today, crews participated in “Bring Your Child To Work Day” at the invitation of PA Emergency Management Agency. Our crew along with Progress Fire 32, Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35, and PA State Police provided awareness about the critical role emergency response plays in our communities. #community #firstresponders #futureresponders
Shout out to our friends and colleagues at Dauphin County Department of Public Safety. Thank you for everything you do day and night, 24/7!!
Keep on eye on the sky and stay up to date with your local weather service for potential dangerous storms today.
🦁⛈️March goes out like a lion with severe weather possible this afternoon & evening. Stay weather-aware!
🌬️Wind gusts 30-40mph ahead of the cold front
🕰️Storms move through between 2PM and 9PM
🍃Damaging winds are the most likely threat
#PAwx
🚑*New Arrival*🚑
STEMS is placing in service two new Stryker LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Devices! The LUCAS is designed to perform high quality chest compression with limited interruptions for patients suffering from cardiac arrest. It will allow emergency responders to focus on other lifesaving interventions and provides safety for personnel during transport.
We were obtain funding for these devices through grant money from Highmark and donations from Susquehanna Township, Penbrook Borough, and private donors. Thank you for your support!
#EMS #CPR #CPRsaveslives #thankyou
As COVID-19 Omicron variant continues to surge through our local communites; the federal government has officially announced that their website to request at home rapid test kit is now live. Each residence is eligible for one 4/pack test kit. And its entirely free and easy to request online. See link before for details and stay safe.
Susquehanna Township - Dauphin County, PA
Paxtang, PA
Penbrook Borough
https://www.covidtests.gov/
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Be Informed. Be Prepared.
This weekend we are expected to see extremely cold temperatures and possibly a winter storm. Consider following these safety measures:
👀Follow local new for weather updates
🎒Have an emergency preparedness kit for the home and car
🚗Avoid travel when possible
🔥Don’t use alternate heat sources like candles or kerosene heaters
🧤Dress in layers to stay warm.
🥶Limit exposure time outside (frostbite can occur faster than you think).
#EMS #beprepared #ReadyPA #only160daysuntilsummer
Central PA could see its first significant snow fall of the season!
Snow will overspread central PA from southwest to northeast Thursday afternoon and evening. The snow will end by daybreak on Friday, with snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches expected across southern Pennsylvania (locally higher in the Laurel Highlands) and a dusting to two inches north of I-80. The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to cover the entire Lower Susquehanna Valley and the remainder of the southern tier of PA. | Wed, Jan 5 @ 8pm
As we approach the 2-year mark of the COVID-19 Pandemic, STEMS has faced the challenge of EMS staffing. We have been fortunate to maintain consistent EMS coverage to our communities. Many EMS agencies in Pennsylvania continue to struggle however. Regardless of where you live - we ask that you support your local ambulance service and encourage your local and state government officials to take action.
#EMS #ambulance #publicsafety #publichealth #criticalinfrastructure #support
As we enter year two of the pandemic, staffing and mental health concerns continue for EMS departments. Two local departments say right now, they’re maintaining their staffing levels but says…
A couple days ago A-Platoon handled an MVA in the first due which resulted in the destruction of a resident's mailbox. Yesterday, the A-Platoon was back on-duty and notice that the mailbox was still damaged. The crew made contact with the homeowner and found that the homeowner did not physically or financially have the means to replace the mailbox.
So the crews took it upon themselves to purchase and replace the mailbox!
#EMS #community #helpingothers
For those inquiring about the smoke conditions in the local area...
PUBLIC NOTICE: A prescribed burn of approximately 150 acres will be conducted at Fort Indiantown Gap today -- Tuesday, Dec. 14 -- to reduce the risk of wildfires. In addition, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting a controlled burn today in State Game Lands 211, adjacent to Fort Indiantown Gap. Local residents may notice smoke originating from or in the vicinity of the installation while burns are being conducted. All burns are coordinated with the appropriate state agencies and conducted as safely as possible with detailed planning and prescriptions on site.
Yesterday Operations Chief Smith was awarded the Dauphin County Craig Webb Award for EMS.
The Craig Webb Memorial Award is presented to one firefighter, one emergency medical person, and one law enforcement officer who embody the spirit of the late Craig Webb. The names of the Webb Award winners have been added to a memorial plaque, which hangs at the County's Emergency Management Agency.
Thank you to everyone who donated! Our crew was able to deliver donations to the Bethesda Mission Food Drive this morning.
Tomorrow Tuesday November 30th is Giving Tuesday, a day to show the world how generous we can be to others.
If you are looking for a way to show your support and generosity, consider donating to our Food Drive, which we have extended until December 6th.
#GivingTuesday2021
We are still accepting donations on behalf of Bethesda Mission. There is a bin outside our front door that you can drop out outside of normal business hours. Also, Penbrook Borough has a drop box outside their office. Thank you to those who have donated already!
Thank for your service, dedication, and sacrifices!
An update from PennLive.com outlining some of the many factors affecting EMS in Central PA today.
Central Pa. emergency rooms are regularly full, preventing ambulance crews from dropping off patients and preparing for the next 911 call.
STEMS along with members from Progress Fire 32 and Rescue Fire Company #37 are out at Susquehanna Township School District High School for Trunk or Treat!
October 28th is National First Responder Day!
#nationalfirstresponderday #EMS #fire #rescue #police #firstresponder
STEMS will be accepting food and personal items donations for Bethesda Mission. Donations can be dropped off at our station - 108 Short Street Harrisburg PA 17109 from now until December 1st.
For more information about the Food Drive visit:
https://www.bethesdamission.org/event/food-drive/
**Now Hiring**
STEMS is now accepting applications for a variety of positions.
💵 new starting pay rates
📆 great work schedules
🚑 focus on clinical performance
🏨 excellent benefits package
For more information or to apply online visit us at:
www.stems.us/careers
Come Join our Team! Hiring EMT's, EMR's, AEMT and Paramedics!!
STEMS is saddened to hear about the death of a local first responder. In Dauphin County our law enforcement, EMS, EMA, dispatchers, and Fire-Rescue agencies work very closely with each other day and night. This untimely loss is felt by all.
Update: Paramedic Olds has successfully completed the training academy and was sworn in this past Friday with Howard County.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Trainee Class 34, now officially sworn in and ready to serve! Additional photos of tonight's graduation will be available soon.
We are proud to achieve recognition by the American Heart Association for following the latest research-based standards for severe heart attacks with a Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Achievement Award!
https://www.stems.us/2021/09/07/susquehanna-twp-ems-earns-national-recognition-for-efforts-to-improve-stemi-treatment-in-central-pennsylvania/
108 Short St
Harrisburg, PA
17109
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