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The EMS Council Of New Jersey
(formally known as NJSFAC) Dedicated To Serving NJ's EMS Community |
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The Council's Mission: (as printed on their website)
The object and purpose of this organization shall be to bring together members of First Aid and Rescue Squads in order to discuss methods of betterment for the ambulance service, the reduction of the loss of life, the development of a better service through an educational program, and to foster a spirit of harmony and friendship among the various non-profit volunteer squads. |
Membership in the The EMS Council Of New Jersey is open to organizations whose service hours are staffed by volunteers at least 51% of the time and are either:
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EMSCNJ plans ‘M*A*S*H Bash’ during October convention.
Educational symposium and trade show planned Oct. 12-14 in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY, NJ – Registration continues for the EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) /New Jersey State First Aid Council’s Oct. 12-14 symposium and trade show at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany. The event will include nearly 50 EMT education-credit seminars with renowned, nationally recognized speakers, 40+ trade show exhibits and vendors with the latest medical and rescue equipment, a Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit extrication demonstration, an antique ambulance display and contest, EMS-related merchandise booths, a Tricky Tray auction and 50/50 raffles, Friday night “M*A*S*HBash” dinner and Saturday banquet with live entertainment both nights, and more.
As part of the EMSCNJ’s annual conference, the weekend will include organizational meetings, leadership elections, a memorial service for deceased members and award presentations. Cadet and youth members also are invited for a special program. Daily registration is free for cadet members under age 18.
In conjunction with the U.S Marine Corps Reserve and the 2nd Battalion 25th Marines at Picatinny Arsenal, the EMSCNJ encourages convention attendees to bring new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots Program. More than 300 toys were donated last year. Collection boxes will be placed in the trade show area.
“Our annual convention offers so many educational and networking opportunities with other EMS personnel and nationally recognized experts,” said EMSCNJ President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. “From the opioid epidemic to trauma, respiratory, mass-casualty and other medical emergencies, pediatric and elderly patients, sepsis, social media issues, EMS law, documentation and more, we have it covered.”
For more information, or to register for symposium classes and the trade show, or to book a hotel room, visit www.njsfac.org. EMTs and groups not affiliated with the EMSCNJ are welcome.
The 89-year-old nonprofit New Jersey State First Aid Council, now doing business as the EMSCNJ, represents 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with 250+ EMS agencies throughout the Garden State.
Submitted by:
Sylvie Mulvaney, BSN, RN, EMT
Public Relations Representative
EMS Council of New Jersey
(215) 595-8763 (cell)
SLYEMT@aol.com
Educational symposium and trade show planned Oct. 12-14 in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY, NJ – Registration continues for the EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) /New Jersey State First Aid Council’s Oct. 12-14 symposium and trade show at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany. The event will include nearly 50 EMT education-credit seminars with renowned, nationally recognized speakers, 40+ trade show exhibits and vendors with the latest medical and rescue equipment, a Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit extrication demonstration, an antique ambulance display and contest, EMS-related merchandise booths, a Tricky Tray auction and 50/50 raffles, Friday night “M*A*S*HBash” dinner and Saturday banquet with live entertainment both nights, and more.
As part of the EMSCNJ’s annual conference, the weekend will include organizational meetings, leadership elections, a memorial service for deceased members and award presentations. Cadet and youth members also are invited for a special program. Daily registration is free for cadet members under age 18.
- Friday’s dinner will be a replication of the M*A*S*H 4077th dining experience at the Sheraton Mess Hall. Activities include:
- M*A*S*H costume contest, individual or group. Participants are encouraged to wear Army apparel – extra points for Korean War era -- surgical scrubs or come dressed as their favorite character
- Trivia contest
- Caricatures
- Various “Guess How Many” containers
In conjunction with the U.S Marine Corps Reserve and the 2nd Battalion 25th Marines at Picatinny Arsenal, the EMSCNJ encourages convention attendees to bring new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots Program. More than 300 toys were donated last year. Collection boxes will be placed in the trade show area.
“Our annual convention offers so many educational and networking opportunities with other EMS personnel and nationally recognized experts,” said EMSCNJ President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. “From the opioid epidemic to trauma, respiratory, mass-casualty and other medical emergencies, pediatric and elderly patients, sepsis, social media issues, EMS law, documentation and more, we have it covered.”
For more information, or to register for symposium classes and the trade show, or to book a hotel room, visit www.njsfac.org. EMTs and groups not affiliated with the EMSCNJ are welcome.
The 89-year-old nonprofit New Jersey State First Aid Council, now doing business as the EMSCNJ, represents 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with 250+ EMS agencies throughout the Garden State.
Submitted by:
Sylvie Mulvaney, BSN, RN, EMT
Public Relations Representative
EMS Council of New Jersey
(215) 595-8763 (cell)
SLYEMT@aol.com
EMSCNJ Officers and Installation 2018. Please Read.....
NJ Highway Safety Act Updates: A543/S371
EMSWebinfo joins the EMSCNJ in the importance of pushing these updates to the Highway Safety Act through our state legislature. The bills are meant to strengthen the level of care that NJ EMTs provide to our patients. The bills are supported by the leaders of many local municipalities and needs the help of all EMTs in the state. The EMSCNJ has provided a convenient interface link that will allow you to send a pre-written message to your legislator to co-sponsor the bills. Please take action immediately after reading the highlights of the bills below. Read More....
EMSWebinfo joins the EMSCNJ in the importance of pushing these updates to the Highway Safety Act through our state legislature. The bills are meant to strengthen the level of care that NJ EMTs provide to our patients. The bills are supported by the leaders of many local municipalities and needs the help of all EMTs in the state. The EMSCNJ has provided a convenient interface link that will allow you to send a pre-written message to your legislator to co-sponsor the bills. Please take action immediately after reading the highlights of the bills below. Read More....
Benefits of being a EMSCNJ Member.
Here is a presentation that explains the benefits to you and your squad of being members of the EMSCNJ. Read More....
Here is a presentation that explains the benefits to you and your squad of being members of the EMSCNJ. Read More....
Please read what the EMSCNJ's President, Joe Walsh, wants you to know.
Visit the President's Newsroom....
Visit the President's Newsroom....
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