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December Leadership Training Postponed
The North Dakota EMS Foundation has rescheduled the December Leadership Training for February.

EMS Foundation to Continue SafeTech Training
The North Dakota EMS Foundation is excited to announce that it will be continuing SafeTech Solutions EMS Leadership Academy. The first course will be held December 9 & 10.

Revalidation of Medicare Provider Enrollment
All providers enrolled with Medicare prior to March 25, 2011 and expecting to receive payment from Medicare for services provided should plan to join the CMS call on October 27.

Has your service filled out the Mission: Lifeline survey?
Dawn Ritschard from the American Heart Association has emailed all ND service directors asking you to fill out a 10 question survey. Have you responded?

EMS Education Standards Rollout for ND Instructors
NAEMSE will conduct the National Education Standards rollout in North Dakota in April through June. All certified ND Instructors must attend one of the rollouts that are offered.

States race to ban risky 'bath salts' drug
A growing number of states are moving to ban a new synthetic drug known as "bath salts" that can cause severe side effects, including paranoia, hallucinations and sometimes violent behavior.

2011 ND Pipeline Association pipeline safety and emergency response meetings to be held throughout North Dakota the next 3 months.
2011 ND Pipeline Association pipeline safety and emergency response meetings will be held throughout North Dakota the next 3 months.

Ambulance Reimbursement in 2011
As the year 2010 draws to a close, I wanted to share with the squad leaders and service directors some important information regarding reimbursement for ambulance claims in 2011.

NDEMSA extends our condolences
The North Dakota EMS Association board and staff extends our sympathy to two families after the loss of their loved ones.

Open Forum Announcement
The North Dakota EMS Association announced today that it will be holding thirteen Open Forum Meetings across the state in November and December.

Non-profits at risk of losing their tax-exempt status
The IRS is concerned because nearly 1,200 small community based non-profits in North Dakota are in jeopardy of losing their tax-exempt status.

Email Update Notice
The ND EMS Association routinely sends out the "Member Email Press Release" to our current members. This occurs monthly, sometimes more frequently.

Grant Alert - USDA ARRA Vehicle/Equipment
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is utilizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act monies to provide funding for vehicles and equipment for rural communities. This funding opportunity is only open to municipalities with a population of 20,000 or less.

2011 AHA/ECC Product Release Schedule
AHA training materials updated to reflect new Guidelines will launch throughout 2011. The tentative release dates for 2011 products were provided to the Training Network in November 2009.

North Central EMS Cooperative introduces new vendors
The NCEMS Cooperative has new Ambulance vendors and customer satisfaction survey vendors now available.

Dickinson seeks full-time Paramedic
The Dickinson Area Ambulance Service is currently seeking a full-time Paramedic.

Openings remain in the fall Paramedic course
Only a few open slots are still open for the fall Paramedic program at FM Ambulance Service.

Making the Difference....
Parshall, ND teens complete 1st Responder class this summer.

Rural Health Information Technology (HIT) Grant Program
The Center for Rural Health is pleased to announce that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota will again make funding available for their rural health information technology grant program.

Grant Opportunity. Well Funded Federal Program for EMS & Fire
Grant opportunity to obtain RAD 57 CO Oximeters through Masimo

Valley City EMT Recognized For Service
National Register EMT Holly Neuberger was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians’ Board of Directors.

Board Seeking Nominations
The North Dakota EMS Association is seeking nominations for the Vice President position.