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ACEP
M E DICAL E DITOR
Michael Gerardi, M.D.,
FACEP
STAFF
Rick Murray, EMT-P
Pat Elmes, EMT-P (ret.)
Peggy Brock
Lori Foley
Susan Spradlin
Debra Fly
REDFLASH GROUP
PROJ ECT MANAG E R
Greg Gayman
E DITOR
Carole Anderson Lucia
ART DI R ECTOR
Dan DiPinto
PRODUCTION
COOR DI NATOR
Gigi DeWeese
E DITOR IAL ASSISTANT
Joanne Magday
STAKE HOLDE R OUTR EACH
Jeff Berend
CONTENTS
2Welcome From ACE P and
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W hat Is E MS Strong?
NAE MT
What matters more: the stuff on the outside of a uniform,
or the stuff on the inside?
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T he
Evolution of E MS
As we celebrate EMS Week, we look back at the ways
EMS has changed over the past four decades—and even
the past four years.
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Do You Celebrate E MS Week?
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On The Hill Day
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the Date
National EMS Week is the perfect time to honor your
local EMS professionals and promote awareness of their
everyday service to the public. Here are eight inspiring
ways EMS organizations from across the country are
celebrating EMS Week this year.
A guide to the largest advocacy event for EMS.
Take advantage of these special events and programs
to gain recognition for your EMS program—and for the
professionals who are integral to its success.
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Guide
Useful tools and products to support your celebration.
American Medical
Response and the Rancho Santa Fe Fire
Protection District keep their community
EMS Strong. PHOTO BY JEFF LUCIA.
ON TH E COVE R:
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EMS WEEK 2015
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Welcome to the
2015 EMS Week Commemorative Guide
ON B E HALF OF the American College of Emergency Physicians
(ACEP) and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
(NAEMT), we are pleased to present you with the 2015 EMS Week
Commemorative Guide. Our hope is that the guide will serve as a valuable
resource for you when planning your activities to celebrate EMS Week
2015, which is May 17–23.
The theme for this year’s guide is part of a larger campaign that you
may have already heard about, aptly named EMS Strong. Those words—
together—convey an incredibly powerful message about the EMS profession
and the honorable men and women who serve within it.
This year’s guide is full of information and resources on how to make
the most of EMS Week in your community. We’ve included updates on what
EMS systems from across the country are doing to celebrate, an inspiring
message on what it means to be EMS Strong, an in-depth article on how
EMS has evolved over the past several decades—and much, much more.
Over the years, we’ve devoted one day during EMS Week to focus on
the needs of children. 2015 will be no different. On Wednesday, May 20, we
encourage you to direct your activities and efforts specifically toward child
safety and injury prevention.
Both ACEP and NAEMT would like to thank our strategic partners, as
well as our federal, association and media partners, for their support of the
EMS Strong campaign, and in turn this EMS Week Commemorative Guide. It
is with their support that we can continue to make this guide free of charge
to you.
But most important, we’d like to thank you, the first responder, for the
outstanding service and care you continue to provide to our communities
and loved ones.
YOU are what makes EMS STRONG.
FE DE RAL PARTN E RS
Supporting Organizations
Advocates for EMS
American Academy of Pediatrics
American College of Osteopathic
Emergency Physicians
Commission on Accreditation of
Ambulance Services
Committee on Accreditation of
Educational Programs for the EMS
Professions
Congressional Fire Services Institute
Emergency Nurses Association
EMS for Children—National Resource
Center
International Academies of Emergency
Dispatch
International Association of EMS Chiefs
International Association of Fire
Fighters
International Association of Flight and
Critical Care Paramedics
James O. Page Charitable Foundation
National Fire Protection Association
Michael Gerardi, MD, FACEP
President, ACEP
Conrad T. “Chuck” Kearns, MBA, EMT-P, EMD
President, NAEMT
Be sure to visit emsstrong.org for more resources and content, including a
digital version of this guide.
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National Volunteer Fire Council
Safe State Alliance
For a list of our 2015
EMS WEEK STRATEGIC
PARTNERS, see the back
cover of this publication.
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What Is EMS STRONG?
BY JEFF LUCIA
WHAT MATTERS MORE: the stuff on the
outside of a uniform, or the stuff on the inside?
Next time you’re getting dressed for work, take
an extra moment for a good look in the mirror.
What—and whom—do you see looking back at
you? Look that person in the eye, take a deep
breath, and ask some tough questions:
What if today’s shift brings me face-to-face
with a mother whose teenage son has hanged
himself in the basement? This is a moment
she’s going to remember forever. The way I
break the news, the look on my face, my body
language—those all matter as much as my
words. Am I ready for that?
What if today I find myself with a partner who
cuts corners, who drives irresponsibly, whose
personal triage system involves treating people differently based on the color of their skin,
the shade of their religion, the hue of their
sexual orientation? Am I prepared to do what
I know is right?
What if today’s shift brings nothing but the
most mundane, routine calls that don’t use my
skills or challenge me? Will I be professional
and courteous, but nothing more? Or will I
find or make opportunities to be the best part
of someone’s day?
What if today is the worst shift of my career?
What if I find myself utterly exhausted, sore,
annoyed, uncertain, discouraged or afraid?
Where will I look for strength when mine is all
used up?
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Now, are you ready for a shock? The answers
to those questions really don’t matter. What does
matter is that you’re willing to ask them honestly
and reflect on what they mean. What matters is
acknowledging that sometimes you’re going to
come up short, sometimes you’re going to be
unsure of yourself, and sometimes even your
best isn’t going to be
enough, and you’re
going to fail. In fact, if
you answered those
questions easily and
with confidence,
you’re probably
fooling yourself.
What matters is acknowledging that the
stuff on the inside of
the uniform will never
live up to the stuff on
the outside. The stuff
on the outside is a
legend, a myth, a façade. The stuff on the
inside is human.
What matters is how
you face that realization, and how you find
the balance between
the human you are
with the superhuman
the rest of the world
expects you to be.
And where the two intersect, at the crossroads
of human and superhuman, you’ll find EMS Strong.
EMS Strong is what draws a special few
together to do incredibly important work, often
under difficult circumstances, and many times
with little thanks.
EMS Strong is the bond you share with fellow
first responders. Sometimes that bond is expressed in a silent nod of recognition, and other
times it takes the form of war stories shared for
the umpteenth time. But it’s always there.
EMS Strong is the knowledge that you’re part of
something very special. It’s the belief in something
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bigger than yourself—bigger than your level of
certification, bigger than the color of the patch on
your shoulder, bigger than the logo on the union
card in your wallet.
EMS Strong is the well from which you draw the
fortitude to maintain your composure when the
going gets tougher than most people can imagine.
EMS Strong is the
willingness to keep
learning and growing,
as an individual and
as part of a profession
that’s evolving into
a true partner in the
healthcare continuum.
EMS Strong is what
allows people to trust
you with their secrets,
with their nakedness,
with their safety, with
their very lives or the
lives of the people
they love. And it’s
what makes you able
to accept the burden
of that trust.
EMS Strong is
what draws you to
help, what empowers
you to face danger
when others are
running away. It’s
there in all those
moments, big and small, when you find out what
you’re made of. It’s what makes you proud. It’s
what keeps you humble.
EMS Strong is precious, but it doesn’t belong
to you. It’s on loan to you, and you need to pay it
back with interest for future generations.
EMS Strong is us.
EMS Strong is you.
Now, stop talking to yourself in the mirror. It’s
time to get to work.
JEFF LUCIA, NREMT-P (ret.), is a partner at the
RedFlash Group.
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THE EVOLUTION OF EMS
As we celebrate EMS Week, we look back at the ways EMS has
changed over the past four decades—and even the past four years.
BY MICHAEL
GERBER
MORE THAN 40
YEARS have passed
since the first episode
of “Emergency!” aired on
television, and in some
ways, things haven’t
changed all that much.
In the January 1972
pilot episode, which offers a dramatized account
of the early days of Los Angeles County paramedics, emergency physicians are skeptical that
paramedics can safely provide medical care in
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the field. Frustrated
firefighters wonder
why they try so hard
to save lives when
they don’t have the
necessary tools
and training for
the situation. And
legislators grapple
with how to regulate these new healthcare providers.
Sounds a lot like the current discussions surrounding the future of prehospital medicine and
the role of EMS providers in mobile integrated
healthcare programs, right?
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But while the themes remain the same, much
has changed. Paramedics and EMTs providing
lifesaving interventions in people’s homes, on
highways and in ambulances has become an accepted—and expected—component of American
healthcare. Throughout the past four decades, prehospital care has evolved in ways that were never
imagined when the first paramedics hit the streets.
Some of those changes are more visible than
others: Without knowing anything about EMS, it’s
still easy to recognize the difference between the
hearse-style ambulances of the 1960s and ’70s
and the ambulances of today. The basic premise—
a vehicle with a stretcher that can transport the
sick and injured to the hospital—has not changed.
Other differences, while more subtle, probably
represent bigger shifts in EMS culture and practice. At one time, providers who wore gloves were
the minority—the tough ones didn’t need them.
Forty years ago, no one had heard of HIV or AIDS
and Ebola hadn’t been discovered. Now, gloves
have become ubiquitous and infection control is
one of the most pressing issues facing the industry today.
Don Lundy, EMS director for Charleston
County (S.C.) EMS, recently experienced firsthand exactly how prehospital care has changed
since he started as a dispatcher in 1974. Just
before Thanksgiving in 2013, he suffered a heart
attack after returning home from a trip. The EMS
providers who cared for him weren’t fazed by
treating their boss, and they performed an EKG
and transmitted it to the hospital. Forty minutes
later, Lundy was lying on the cath lab table; two
days later, he celebrated Thanksgiving with his
family at home.
That was quite different from EMS of the
1960s, when Lundy’s mother suffered a heart
attack. “The way heart attacks worked in that day,
you didn’t wait for the ambulance, because that
was the funeral home hearse; you put her in the
back [of your car] and took her to the hospital,”
recalls Lundy, who recently completed his term as
president of NAEMT.
Some transformations in EMS practice hap-
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pened incrementally, slowly evolving over decades;
others seemed to happen overnight, spurred by
new technologies or research. Seeing how EMS
has changed over four decades provides not only
a glimpse into the past, but also lessons for the
future.
Advances in technology
When Lundy started, it was hard to imagine a prehospital provider performing advanced interventions or administering medications without talking
to a physician first. Defibrillation, for example, was
once a skill that only paramedics could perform,
and only after receiving orders from a physician—
something that seems ridiculous to EMS providers today, when defibrillators are available to the
public and EMS caregivers provide advanced care
on standing orders.
At the same time, changes in healthcare and
technological advances have led to the return of
telemedicine and conversations between field
providers on the scene and physicians as more
and more agencies look for ways to avoid transporting patients unnecessarily or to provide services where physician access is limited.
“We initially were very much relying on the radios and telemetry. Then we moved to standing orders. And now we’re [talking about] telemedicine,”
says Mary Beth Michos, former fire chief in Prince
William County, Va., and now a senior adviser to
the International Association of Fire Chiefs. As a
nurse, Michos helped start one of the first advanced life support programs in the country.
Telemedicine is just one area where technology is changing how EMS providers perform care.
Ambulances can now carry advanced diagnostic
equipment that has become more portable and
more affordable. EKG monitors perform and
transmit 12-leads, record vital signs, and measure
carbon dioxide levels in expired air and carbon
monoxide levels in blood. Some paramedics have
access to ultrasound, while in other cases they
are acquiring lactate levels and performing other
lab tests in the field.
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What technological advances have not
changed, Michos says, is the importance of assessing the patient with one’s eyes and hands
and ears. “I still feel that you need to have a good
understanding of the patient and physiology and
not just keep your eyes on [the monitors],” she
says.
Using evidence to make
care decisions
While prehospital providers have always thought
they were doing the best for their patients, only in
recent years has EMS started to rely on evidence
to prove it—or, in some cases, disprove it.
cal Services Systems (MIEMSS). “We blissfully
thought in cardiac arrest we were doing well,
we blissfully thought we were triaging the right
people to the right place at the right time.”
Bass, who started in EMS as a volunteer at a
North Carolina rescue squad more than 40 years
ago, has long been involved in prehospital clinical research. He was one of several researchers
who began challenging the efficacy and safety
of pneumatic anti-shock garments (PASGs, also
known as MAST) in the 1980s.
“We did that research, we published [in peerreviewed journals],” he remembers. “But it took
years to integrate that.”
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In the early days of EMS, treatments and
protocols were often based on assumptions
and anecdotes, but not rigorous science. While
studying emergency medicine—especially in the
field—remains one of the most challenging areas
in clinical research, a search of journal articles
shows that prehospital research is now a vibrant
and growing area of study.
“If you don’t have the information, it’s like
you’re [working] blind,” says Bob Bass, M.D., who
recently retired after two decades at the helm
of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medi-
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Now, the once-ubiquitous PASGs are more
likely to be seen in a museum than on an ambulance. Meanwhile, the EMS community is more
receptive of clinical evidence—but is still often
quick to adopt new technologies and toys based
on limited research rather than comprehensive
clinical trials.
The recent effort to develop evidence-based
guidelines, which are written using the entire body
of evidence and the strength of the studies—not
just the results—seeks to change that.
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Managing with data
The data being collected is not only useful for researchers—it is also being used on a daily basis by
EMS executives and managers. The data revolution in EMS started with an emphasis on response
times as ambulance services began scrutinizing
the location and time of incidents in an effort to
more efficiently meet the requirements of
their contracts.
In the past decade, the availability of
electronic patient data has led to the creation of other performance measures besides response times. The proliferation of the
electronic patient care report (PCR) has led
to a significant push in recent years to track
clinically relevant measures; now most major
EMS systems can report their cardiac arrest
save rates, percentage of chest pain patients
who receive 12-lead EKGs, and time spent
on scene with trauma patients.
“What has not changed [in 40 years] is that
the basic premise of EMS is still transportation,”
he says. “There are a variety of reasons, but the
primary one is funding. We [get paid] for taking
people from one place to the next [instead of
providing medical care]. I think community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare is the
Patient-centered care
Leaving a patient at home was once considered the biggest risk in EMS—patient
refusals were all against medical advice, and
EMTs were taught to tell patients that they
needed to be taken to the hospital in an
ambulance. While instances of patients having bad outcomes after not being transported
still occasionally make headlines, EMS
innovators have also discovered that some
patients shouldn’t go to the hospital, and
avoiding those trips can benefit the patient
and the healthcare system. In some places,
such as Fort Worth, Texas; Reno, Nev.; and
Louisville, Ky., new programs are using triage
Ryan Ramsdell, a community health paramedic with Reno’s Regional
nurses and other trained providers to handle
Emergency Medical Services Authority, cares for a patient in her home.
low-acuity 911 calls and avoid sending any
EMS response at all.
bridge that’s going to make that happen.”
At the same time, mobile integrated healthcare
Michos, who came to EMS after starting as
and community paramedic programs are revolutionizing the role of EMS in the community. While
a hospital-based nurse, sees a parallel between
many have only just started, Lundy thinks they
some of the changes happening now and the
will change how EMS is seen by the rest of the
early days of ALS care. “I think what’s going on
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now is probably as big a transition in EMS as
when we introduced EMS,” she says. “It’s just a
whole new area.”
EMS grows up
Although he’s entering his fifth decade in the
field, Lundy believes the industry is just now starting to come into its own. “I think as a profession
we are clearly coming out of our teenage years
and into our young adulthood,” he says.
One aspect of EMS that has helped it evolve
professionally lies in how prehospital providers are
educated. Paramedic Walt Stoy, who heads the
emergency medicine program at the University
of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation
Sciences, took his first EMT class 40 years ago.
“I got taught a lot at the EMT level by physicians,” he recalls. That first class, in Uniontown,
Pa., was an 80-hour course. “The [local] emergency department director came and taught. Other
physicians volunteered their time to come in and
teach us.”
Now, most initial EMS training does not have
as much physician involvement, but not because
the quality of the training has declined. Over the
years, paramedics and nurses with years of field
EMS experience have led to a large cadre of instructors from within the profession. At the same
time, the education standards—many of which
Stoy helped write—have strived to produce true
medical professionals, not just responders with a
set of technical skills.
“I was not ready to be on the streets,” Stoy
says of the days after he graduated paramedic
training in 1976. His clinical training consisted
of starting just a few IVs and administering some
medication during a rotation in the ED. And upon
completion of the course, he was sent to work
as a paramedic—no formal precepting program
existed at the time. “Basically you worked on an
ambulance and just went out and took care of
patients,” he adds.
Now, some of those very same EMS veterans
who took unaccredited paramedic courses several
decades ago are starting to suggest that associ-
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ate’s degrees or even bachelor’s degrees should
be required for people to practice as paramedics.
“I think that’s the next question to be asked,”
Lundy says.
Moving forward
Looking back on the past four decades of EMS
gives insight into the past, but it also provides
examples and analogies that current EMS leaders can learn from. The parallels between the
early days of ALS and the evolution of community
paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare,
for example, are quite clear—whether it’s the training conducted by physicians and volunteers or the
skepticism from other members of the healthcare
community that “first responders” are qualified to
fill that role.
The differences between then and now are
what make EMS leaders and visionaries hopeful
that it will not take another four decades for EMS
to grow from young adulthood to maturity. It took
decades for protocols to adapt to the clinical research on PASGs and spinal immobilization. Many
new EMS innovations still start with a theory, but
the community has recognized the need to evaluate and adapt more quickly.
“It’s true that when we started [community
paramedic programs], I’m not sure we had any
data to support it, but we had a gut feeling it
would work,” says Lundy. “Now we’re getting data
back that says it does work.”
While many EMS veterans, including those
quoted here, are nostalgic for aspects of the early
days of EMS, the consensus is that prehospital
medicine today is more sophisticated, more organized and more patient-centered than ever before.
And they have little doubt that despite many challenges, EMS in the future will be stronger.
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How Do You
CELEBRATE EMS WEEK?
National EMS Week is the perfect time to honor your local EMS
professionals and promote awareness of their everyday service to the
public. Here are eight inspiring ways EMS organizations from across
the country are celebrating EMS Week this year.
GLACIER COUNTY EMS
Mc-EMS Night & Albertson’s Grocery
Bagging: Glacier County EMS in Cut Bank,
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
Worldwide CPR Challenge: Across the
Mont., hosts EMS Night at McDonald’s, where
EMS personnel serve food and take orders. They
also do full-service bagging and carry-out at the
nearby Albertson’s grocery store. All proceeds go
to a special cause; last year, the proceeds bought
bike helmets for children in pre-kindergarten
through sixth grade.
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United States and overseas, people participate in
the CPR Worldwide Challenge in locations ranging from schools to beaches to public parks and
more. amr.net
BRAUN AMBULANCES
The Truly Dedicated Contest: Braun Ambulances holds an annual “Truly Dedicated Contest”
to recognize women and veterans serving in EMS.
Grand-prize winners for each category receive a
Kindle Fire HDX 7” 16GB tablet with a custom
Braun Industries Origami Case.
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FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEMORIAL
MEDICAL CENTER
EMS Luncheon: Florida Hospital Memorial
Medical Center in Daytona, Fla., invites emergency
professionals in the area to a special BBQ celebration in their honor.
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NAPA COUNTY EMS SOCIETY
Survivors’ Reunion: For the fourth year in a
row, the Napa County (Calif.) EMS Society reunites
and honors survivors of near-fatal cardiac events
with the men and women who saved their lives.
How are you celebrating EMS Week in
your community? We’d love to hear about it!
Submit your events at emsstrong.org and they
could be featured on the website.
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New York City Fire Department
Lighting of the Empire State Building:
For the seventh year in a row, the Empire State
Building partners with FDNY to celebrate EMS
Week by lighting the top of the building in yellow,
white and blue and a siren halo. nyc.gov/fdny
Siouxland Paramedics
EMS Preschool Visit: Every year, Siouxland
Paramedics in Sioux City, Iowa, meet with young
students to teach them about the EMS profession. Their community outreach helps kids develop
trust in the local EMS professionals to take care
of them and their loved ones.
equipment. Visitors have the opportunity to talk
with the flight crew and watch helicopter demos,
including patient rescues and water drops.
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Travis County Star Flight
Star Flight Public Open House: Travis
Compiled by JOANNE MAGDAY
County Star Flight in Austin, Texas, invites the
public to check out (and get into!) all the helicopters on display, along with rescue and firefighting
For more ideas on how you can celebrate
EMS Week, visit emsstrong.org.
EMS ON THE HILL DAY
A first-timer’s guide to the largest advocacy event for EMS
BY JENIFER GOODWIN
EVERY YEAR SINCE 2010, EMS practitioners from around the country have gathered in
our nation’s capitol to educate members of Congress on the issues that matter to the profession
and its patients. Participants represent a crosssection of agency types; hail from rural, suburban
and urban departments; and include EMTs, paramedics, supervisors, educators, medical directors,
chiefs and CEOs.
By participating in EMS On The Hill Day, EMS
practitioners gain:
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n insider’s view of the legislative process
•T
he opportunity to join forces with colleagues
who care deeply about EMS and its future
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he chance to have their voices heard
“EMS On The Hill Day was by far one of the
most rewarding experiences of my career,” says
Jason Stroud, Virginia Beach Department of EMS
division chief, who attended in 2014.
As cool as the experience can be, many EMS
professionals are far more comfortable navigating the roads of their local communities than the
hallways of Capitol Hill. To better acquaint you
with what to expect during EMS On The Hill Day,
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here’s a guide for first-timers. We hope to see you
there!
Q When and where is it?
A briefing for participants will be held the evening
of April 28 at the Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va. The
visit to Capitol Hill is the next day (April 29). You’ll
head to Capitol Hill either by cab or Metro with
other participants from your state.
QW
ill I have to find my way around
on my own?
No—you’ll be paired with others from your state.
If you’re a first-timer and you’re the only one from
your state who goes, you’ll be paired with someone from a nearby state who has attended before.
Q What happens at the briefing?
First, you’ll get a chance to meet and get to know
the other participants. You’ll receive a packet of
information containing a map of Capitol Hill, your
meeting schedule and information about legislation that is important to EMS.
You’ll listen to speakers who will discuss hot
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topics in Congress, such as how the balance of
political power and overall mood on Capitol Hill
might impact your Hill Day visit.
QW
ho will I meet with during the
Hill Day visits?
NAEMT works with a congressional scheduling firm to book appointments with your House
representatives and senators. Most likely, you’ll
meet with some members of Congress and some
legislative assistants who specialize in healthcare
issues. Legislative assistants inform and advise
members of Congress about the issues and pending legislation, so these meetings are important.
Q What should I wear?
Your dress EMS uniform is a good option. Otherwise, dress on Capitol Hill is business professional: suits and ties. Above all, wear comfortable
shoes! Expect to walk a lot.
QW
ill we actually be inside the
building with the dome?
No. The white domed Capitol building houses the
chambers where votes are held, but the Capitol
Complex is made up of a dozen buildings that
house federal departments and congressional offices, which is where you’ll be. If you wish to tour
the Capitol building, you’ll need to reserve a tour
at visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/book-tour-capitol.
QH
ow will I figure out where to go
once I’m at Capitol Hill?
Check your map to find the building where your
meeting is. Once inside, room numbers are well
marked. But when in doubt, ask! All those young
people scurrying around are staffers and interns
who will be happy to direct you.
Also, congressional offices are connected via
tunnels, so you don’t need to walk outside to get
from building to building. Just head down the
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elevators to the bottom floor. You may even get to
hitch a ride on the Capitol’s private subway, which
connects House and Senate buildings.
QH
ow do I address my senator or
representative?
You may address members of Congress by any
of the following: Senator [name], Representative
[name], or Congressman/Congresswoman [name].
QW
hat do I talk about during my
meetings?
the bills selected for EMS On The Hill Day.
Another powerful way to connect with members of Congress is to share a personal story
about your experiences on the job. A few ideas:
• A CPR save or a meaningful interaction with
a patient.
• A situation in which your EMS agency struggled for resources necessary for patient care.
• If your organization is developing a mobile
integrated healthcare or community paramedicine program, share what you’re doing.
But most of all, speak from the heart. EMS
On The Hill Day participants are not professional
lobbyists and are not expected to be. The greatest
knowledge you bring is your expertise as an EMS professional.
Each year, NAEMT, in consultation with other
national EMS organizations, determines which
specific legislative requests will be
included as part of EMS On The
For more information about
Hill Day briefings. One of the goals
EMS On The Hill Day,
is to present a consistent message
visit naemt.org or contact
to congressional leaders, so [email protected].
ticipants are asked to only discuss
JENIFER GOODWIN is a communications project manager at
NAEMT.
SAVE THE DATE
Take advantage of these special events and programs to gain
recognition for your EMS program—and for the professionals
who are integral to its success.
FEBRUARY
APRIL 15–16
JUNE 27
American Heart Month
Congressional Fire Services
Institute Dinner and Seminars
National EMS Memorial
Service
cfsi.org
nemsms.org
NG9-1-1 Gala
APRIL 29
SEPTEMBER
ng911institute.org
EMS On The Hill Day
National Preparedness Month
naemt.org
readiness.gov
MAY
OCTOBER
National Trauma Awareness
Month
National Sudden Cardiac
Arrest Awareness Month
amtrauma.org
sca-aware.org
MAY 17–23
OCT. 4–10
EMS Week
Fire Prevention Week
npstw.org
acep.org/emsweek
nfpa.org
APRIL 13–15
JUNE 14–20
NOV. 9–15
Stars of Life Celebration
International Fire/EMS Safety
& Health Week
Collegiate EMS Week
heart.org
FEB. 24
APRIL
National 911
Education Month
nena.org
APRIL 3–9
National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week
the-aaa.org
safetyandhealthweek.org
ncemsf.org
continued >
Recognize Those Who Bring Excellence to the EMS Profession
The 2015 National EMS Awards of Excellence highlight outstanding
achievements in EMS. Consider your colleagues and take this
opportunity to recognize their outstanding work by nominating them
for an award.
Award categories include EMT, paramedic, educator, military medic,
paid service and volunteer service.
Award recipients receive a monetary award and three core program
registrations plus $1,100 for travel and lodging to the 2015 EMS
World Expo/NAEMT Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev.
Visit “National Awards” at naemt.org for more information.
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EMS WEEK 2015
emsstrong.org
Need a Perk?
Reward a few special providers and leaders by sending them to one of the events below.
FEB. 25–28
AUG. 26–29
SEPT. 15–17
EMS Today
Fire-Rescue International
NAEMT Annual Meeting
BALTIMORE CONVENTION
CENTER, BALTIMORE, MD.
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS
CENTER, ATLANTA, GA.
LAS VEGAS, NEV.
Produced by JEMS, EMS Today
is a unique and stimulating
experience for EMS personnel
worldwide. emstoday.com
The annual conference and expo
of the International Association
of Fire Chiefs, Fire-Rescue
International has provided seniorlevel leadership training for 140
years. iafc.org/fri
AUG. 3–7
Pinnacle Leadership Forum
OMNI PLANTATION AMELIA
ISLAND, JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
Sponsored by Fitch & Associates,
Pinnacle’s unique format allows
for unparalleled access to faculty
and opportunities for networking
with peers and experts alike.
pinnacle-ems.com
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EMS WEEK 2015
SEPT. 15–19
EMS World Expo
LAS VEGAS, NEV.
Produced by EMS World,
Expo’s goal is to make superior
education and learning accessible
and affordable to the greatest
number of EMS providers.
emsworldexpo.com
Held in conjunction with EMS
World and free to all NAEMT
members, this event celebrates
our profession. naemt.org
OCT. 12–16
NASEMSO Annual Meeting
& Tradeshow
MARRIOTT LOUISVILLE
DOWNTOWN, LOUISVILLE, KY.
The leading authorities for EMS
policy, NASEMSO members
address current issues and trends
in EMS systems at the Annual
Meeting. nasemso.org
Compiled by
JOANNE MAGDAY
emsstrong.org
emsweek.org
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CELEBRATE!
Need a great way to motivate your staff? Recognize your
hard-working team during Emergency
Medical Services Week, May 17-23, 2015,
with gifts and promotional items to meet
any budget.
EMS Week is your chance to join thousands
of your peers in promoting camaraderie
and in providing staff recognition, a proven method for improving productivity and
morale. EMS02
PRICE BUSTERS…. Looking for a great
deal? In almost every product category
we are offering special “Value Pricing”
items at 30-40% off the normal price.
Look for “Price Buster” deals throughout
the catalog and order early as supplies
are limited.
EMS03
FACILITY PERSONALIZATION – Most
products can be personalized with your
facility name or logo. See item description
for minimum quantities and details.
EMS02 Balloons - Combination of red and blue
pearlized 11" latex balloons.
Pkg/50 $14.99
No personalization
EMS08 Serving With Pride T-shirt Preshrunk, heavyweight 6.1-oz. 100% white cotton shirt
holds up over time and feels great. Built with seamless
ribbed collar and double-needle stitched hemmed
sleeves and bottom for better wear. The full color
“Serving with Pride” logo shows beautifully.
M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
1-249 $10.99, 250+ $9.99
Logo personalization minimum: 36, $50 setup
EMS03 Mylar Balloon - Some facilities will not
EMS11 New! Fleece Pullover - This 1/4 zip
EMS04
EMS01 Poster - Based on the cover for this year's
EMS Week Planning Kit, this 15" x 22" poster will help
promote EMS Week to your facility and community.
$4.99
allow latex, and this is the perfect way to announce the
week. Helium required.
1-10 $3.75, 11+ $3.49
pullover is made of easy-wearing charcoal fleece. 8.5
oz., 100% polyester, pill-resistant, non-allergenic and
breathable. Elastic cuffs and waistband. Large side
seam pockets. M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
Minimum Order: 13 pieces
13-23 $37.99, 24-71 $35.99, 72+ $33.99
EMS05
EMS04 Auto Magnet - These 5" oval magnets are
laminated and water resistant.
1-99 $3.25, 100-249 $3.05, 250-499 $2.85, 500+ $2.65
Logo personalization minimum: 250, $50 setup
EMS05 Vinyl Banner - Large 6' x 3' banner is du-
rable heavyweight vinyl and comes complete with tough
brass grommets so it can hang indoors or out.
A great way to promote to the public and staff.
$69.95
EMS09 Price Buster Special! Color Tee - EMS10 Classic T-shirt - This preshrunk 4.5 oz.
This preshrunk, 50/50 cotton/polyester tee is soft and
long lasting. The 2015 EMS logo shows beautifully
against the vibrant retro heather royal blue color.
M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
1-249 $7.99, 250+ $7.49
Logo personalization minimum: 36, $50 setup
EMS12 Pullover Jacket - Packable 100% nylon
navy and black two tone pullover jacket folds neatly into
its own pouch. Quarter-zip entry, wind and water resistant with drawstring hood, front welt pockets, center-zip
pocket and full elastic cuffs. Can be easily attached to
belt when stored in pouch.
M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
Minimum Order: 24 pieces
24-49 $24.99, 50-99 $24.49, 100-149 $23.49,
150+ $22.99
Logo personalization minimum: 36, $50 setup
100% cotton T-shirt features a seamless collar and
double-needle stitched neckline and sleeves. The
sport grey color is the perfect backdrop for the
2015 EMS logo.
M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
1-35 $10.99, 36-71 $9.99, 72-144 $8.99, 145+ $8.50
Logo personalization minimum: 36, $50 setup
EMS13 New! Fleece Vest - Tired of wearing a
WEARABLES
EMS08
EMS01
FREE SAMPLE KIT, a $50 value, with every
order of $500 or more.
EMS10
EMS09
sweatshirt all the time? Then try this full zip fleece vest
made out of navy blue, 8.5 oz., anti-pill 100% polyester.
The vest has a convertible collar with dyed-to-match
zipper pull, oversized nylon reinforced slash zipper
pockets and an elastic hem. Perfect for in between
weather when you need warmth without bulk.
M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
Minimum Order: 13 pieces
13-23 $33.99, 24-71 $31.99, 72+ $28.99
EMS12
EMS06 Hoodie Sweatshirt - This durable indigo
blue hooded sweatshirt is made of 50% cotton/50%
polyester and 7.75 oz. pill resistant fabric, you can cover up with the single-ply hood and matching draw cord.
Constructed with long lasting, double-needle stitching
on armholes and pouch pocket.
M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
1-35 $25.99, 36-71 $24.99, 72-144 $23.99,
145+ $22.99
Logo personalization minimum: 36, $50 setup
EMS07 Long Sleeve Tee - This shirt provides
warmth and comfort throughout the year. Made of
6.1 oz. preshrunk cotton with double-needle stitched
neckline and sleeves and shoulder-to-shoulder taping.
The black color makes the 2015 EMS logo standout.
M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL),
XXXL (add $5 for each XXXL)
1-35 $13.99, 36-71 $12.99, 72-144 $11.99,
145+ $10.99
Logo personalization minimum: 36, $50 setup
EMS12
EMS06
EMS07
Official National EMS Logo—This is the only catalog containing the official ACEP in partnership with NAEMT national theme and logo for EMS Week.
Price Busters! In almost every product category we are offering “Price Buster” deals throughout the catalog! Order early as supplies are limited.
EMS11
EMS13
Ordering for a group and don’t see exactly what you are looking for? We have hundreds of other products available.
Email [email protected] or call 847-963-8100.
EMS22 Value Sports Bottle - Large 26 oz.
sports bottle with a twist-on lid with flip-top drink
opening. Bottle is USA made, and is BPA free.
Minimum Order: 75 pieces
75-249 $2.69, 250-499 $2.59, 500+ $2.49
Logo personalization minimum: 75, $50 setup
EMS14
EMS23 Top Seller! Sports Bottle - Large
30 oz., single wall construction, strong Tritan™ with
a twist-on lid and flip top drink opening. BPA Free.
1-99 $5.99, 100-249 $5.75, 250-499, $5.49,
500+ $4.99
Logo personalization minimum: 75, $50 setup
EMS15 Computer Backpack - 600D poly-
canvas with ripstop accents, a spacious zippered
main compartment and padded laptop compartment
accommodates most 15" computers. Front zippered
pocket with full organization panel, side mesh
pocket, padded back, adjustable padded straps and
a reinforced carry handle. 6" x 17 1/4" x 13 1/4"
1-99 $16.99, 100-249 $15.99, 250-499 $14.99,
500+ $13.99
Logo personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
EMS24 New! Slazenger™ Sport Bottle -
You'll get your game in gear with this Slazenger™
30 oz. sport bottle. It features a flip-top lid for easy
sipping, comfortable hand grips, a carrying carabiner
and it is made of durable Tritan™ material that is
shatter, stain and odor resistant.
1-99 $12.99, 100-249 $11.99, 250-499 $10.99,
500+ $9.99
Logo personalization minimum: 48, $50 setup
EMS15
EMS16 New! Coil Backpack - Features a
EMS25 Stadium Cup - 16 oz. plastic cup will
large zippered main compartment with headphone
port, a zippered front pocket, side mesh water
bottle pockets and adjustable shoulder straps for
added comfort. It is made of 600D polycanvas and
measures 18" x 6" x 15".
1-99 $18.99, 100-249 $16.99, 250-499 $15.99,
500+ $14.99
Logo personalization minimum: 48, $50 setup
EMS24
EMS22
EMS23
EMS26 Price Buster Special!!! Stainless Tumbler - Another great gift and a great deal
EMS17 Top Seller! Jumbo Cooler - Extra
large cooler bag with double zippered top closure,
side pocket, mesh water bottle pocket and large
front zippered pocket. Made of 600D polyester with
adjustable shoulder strap and two web handles for
easy carrying. 14" x 8" x 8"
1-99 $13.49, 100-249 $12.49, 250-499 $10.99,
500+ $9.99
Logo personalization minimum: 24, $50 setup
for only $4.99! Insulated steel outer wall with plastic
liner. Stainless steel screw-on lid with slide opening.
16 oz. capacity. Fits most auto drink holders.
1-249 $4.99, 250+ $4.75
Logo personalization minimum: 150, $50 setup
EMS16
EMS27 Top Seller! Hot n Cold Tumbler -
EMS17
EMS18 New! Trunk Organizer - Nonwoven,
water-resistant trunk organizer for sports gear and
more. Cardboard and PE foam sides and cardboard
bottom gussets keep the organizer sturdy. Features
two large compartments, an outside pocket for
documents, etc., and folds flat when not in use.
14 1/4" x 12 1/2" x 18"
1-99 $12.99, 100-249 $11.99, 250-499 $10.99,
500+ $9.99
Logo personalization minimum: 40, $50 setup
EMS27
EMS25
EMS26
EMS19
EMS18
EMS28 New! Stainless Steel Coffee
Mug - The double-wall construction will keep your
EMS29 Top Seller! Serving with Pride
Mug - 15 oz. ceramic mug with a comfortable four
finger D-handle featuring the “Serving with Pride” full
color graphic.
1-99 $9.49, 100-249 $8.99, 250-499, $7.99,
500+ $6.99
Logo personalization minimum: 72, $50 setup
EMS20 Sport Duffel - 600D polyester with
a front mesh water bottle pocket (water bottle not
included), large zippered main compartment with
cord pull, shoulder strap, and top grab handles.
18" x 9" x 11"
1-99 $10.49, 100-249 $9.49, 250-499 $8.99,
500+ $7.99
Logo personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
EMS21 Top Seller! Iron Man Duffel Zippered main compartment, U-shaped opening,
supportive bottom board, open front pocket with
two mesh front pockets and a side mesh pocket.
Double 15" reinforced carry handles and adjustable
shoulder straps. Sports Bottle and accessories are
not included. 9.5" x 19" x 11"
1-99 $14.99, 100-249 $13.99, 250-499 $12.99,
500+ $11.99
Logo personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
Some like it hot and some like it cold. With this
20 oz., double-wall acrylic tumbler you can have
both: a screw-on lid that has a pull up stopper for
drinking hot beverages and an integrated pull up
straw for cold beverages. BPA free. Do not microwave. Hand wash only. 8 3/4" x 2 3/4"
1-99 $10.49, 100-249 $9.99, 250-499, $8.99,
500+ $7.99
Logo personalization minimum: 48, $50 setup
beverage hot! The twist-on lid with flip-top opening
allows you to take it on the road with. 9 oz. capacity.
Hand wash only.
1-99 $6.99, 100-249 $6.49, 250-499, $5.99,
500+ $4.99
Logo personalization minimum: 75, $50 setup
EMS19 Top Seller! Price Buster! Hero
Cooler - 600D polycanvas with PEVA insulation.
Zippered main compartment, open front pocket, two
large side mesh pockets and an adjustable shoulder
strap with handle wraps. 7" x 12 1/2" x 12 1/2".
1-249 $13.99, 250+ $12.99
Logo personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
hold your favorite cold beverage. Side two features
CPR instructions.
1-99 $0.99, 100-249 $0.79, 250-499 $0.59,
500-999 $0.55, 1000+ $0.52
Logo personalization minimum: 500, $45 setup
DRINKWARE
BAGS & COOLERS
EMS14 Top Seller! Deluxe Sling Pack 600D polyester with PVC backing and a zippered
pocket with ear port, cell phone zippered holder, and
pen-loop on the back strap. Diagonal dual-zippered
opening to the main compartment, a diagonal
dual-zippered front pocket, one open elastic mesh
pocket and an extra zipper side pocket with inside
mesh open pocket. 13" x 19” x 7”
1-99 $15.99, 100-249 $14.99, 250-499 $13.99,
500+ $12.99
Logo personalization minimum: 60, $50 setup
EMS21
EMS30
EMS28
EMS20
Official National EMS Logo—This is the only catalog containing the official ACEP in partnership with NAEMT national theme and logo for EMS Week.
Price Busters! In almost every product category we are offering “Price Buster” deals throughout the catalog! Order early as supplies are limited.
EMS30 New! Travel Mug - This 16-oz
travel mug features stainless steel double-wall
construction with plastic liner, and includes a pushon lid with slide-lock opening. This handy mug is
great for the home, office, or taking on road trips.
1-99 $8.99, 100-249 $8.49, 250-499, $7.99,
500+ $6.99
Logo personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
EMS29
Ordering for a group and don’t see exactly what you are looking for? We have hundreds of other products available.
Email [email protected] or call 847-963-8100.
Scripto® Tech Dual Ballpoint Stylus makes it
easier to navigate your mobile devices. Specifically
designed for a mobile tablet, iPad or iPhone, this
lightweight plastic model brings a new twist to the
Scripto® family by using capacitive touch technology.
Black ink.
1-49 $1.25, 50+ $1.20
Logo personalization minimum: 350, $50 setup
techniques to help treat minor injuries. 2 3/4" x 8"
1-99 $0.65, 100-249 $0.63, 250-499 $0.60,
500-999 $0.55, 1000+ $0.52
Logo personalization minimum: 500, $50 setup
EMS32
EMS32 Top Seller! Pen Light - Handy
EMS39 Safety at Home-A Kid's Guide
Post Up - Help to keep kids safe at home with this
EMS33
ball point pen with an extra bright LED light and
carabiner clip. Pen writes in black ink and light has a
push tip to turn on and off. Use the carabiner to clip
to your retractable badge holder so you always have
on hand. 3 1/2"
1-99 $3.79, 100-249 $3.59, 250-499 $3.29,
500+ $2.99
Logo personalization minimum: 250, $50 setup
EMS34
EMS33 Writing Pen - This unique pen features
EMS38
the full color graphic wrapped around the entire
pen. The new Eversmooth ink technology provides
the smooth flowing ink of a gel pen, with the nonsmudge benefits of a ballpoint! Medium point.
Black ink.
1-99 $0.99, 100-249 $0.95, 250-499 $0.89,
500-999 $0.75, 1000+ $0.69
Logo personalization minimum: 300, $50 setup
EMS40
EMS41
tionizes the writing experience by combining the
best qualities of PaperMate® ballpoint and gel pen
technologies. Inkjoy offers incredible smoothness
and a fast dry-time to help avoid messy smearing.
Black ink.
1-99 $0.99, 100-249 $0.95, 250-499 $0.89,
500-999 $0.75, 1000+ $0.69
Logo personalization minimum: 300, $50 setup
EMS35 Top Seller! Jotter - Scripto
EMS40 Ready Response Post Up - Know
the warning signs of a heart attack and be prepared
to offer rescue breathing and/or CPR to someone
in need. Keep this instructional guide handy at all
times. Step by step reference that you can rely on
when an emergency occurs.
Minimum order 300 pieces.
300-499 $0.67, 500-999 $0.65, 1000+ $0.62
EMS41 Medication Record Keeper - Con-
EMS34 New! Inkjoy Pen - Inkjoy revolu-
®
Post Up. Included are safety tips such as never open
the door to strangers, memorize your address and
phone number, and when to call 9-1-1. The card also
offers a write-in area for important and emergency
phone numbers. A must have for every household.
1-99 $0.75, 100-249 $0.72, 250-499 $0.69,
500-999 $0.65, 1000+ $0.62
EMS35
EMS43
EMS42
ultra-
bound matte jotter with a 3" x 4 3/4" writing
pad, business card holder and pen loop. Pen
not included.
1-99 $3.99, 100-249 $3.75, 250-499 $3.49,
500-999 $3.25, 1000+ $3.05
Logo personalization minimum: 144, $50 setup
EMS44
EMS45
EMS36 Top Seller! Electronics Case -
Neoprene portable electronics case. Holds cell
phone, PDA, MP3, etc. Swivel clip and belt loop for
attachment. Built in slot for ear buds. 3 1/2" x 5"
1-99 $2.99, 100-249 $2.89, 250-499 $2.79,
500-999 $2.59, 1000+ $2.49
Logo personalization minimum: 100, $50 setup
EMS37 Top Seller! Price Buster!
Power Bank - This 2200 mAh battery backup will
keep your mobile devices charged while you are out
and about. This reusable power bank can charge a
mobile device or tablet via a USB cable (included).
It works with both Android and Apple devices. The
red LED indicator light illuminates while charging.
Input: 5V/1000mA. Output: 5V/1000mA. Media
device not included. 3.63"
$12.99
Personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
EMS46
Free Sample Kit!
A $50 value, with every
order of $500 or more.
Please email:
[email protected]
with your contact
information to receive your
free sample kit.
EMS36
EMS37
EMS47
Official National EMS Logo—This is the only catalog containing the official ACEP in partnership with NAEMT national theme and logo for EMS Week.
Price Busters! In almost every product category we are offering “Price Buster” deals throughout the catalog! Order early as supplies are limited.
tains important tips about your medications. Use the
medication tracker to record medications, dosages,
time to take your meds, how and why you are taking
the medication, as well as space to record your
prescription number to make refills easy.
Minimum order 300 pieces.
300-499 $0.50, 500-999 $0.48, 1000+ $0.45
EMS42 New! LIFESAVERS® Candies Individually wrapped wintergreen LIFESAVERS® in
customized EMS wrapper.
Pkg/50 $18.99
EMS43 Star of Life Key Tag - Unique
shaped plastic key tag with one piece ring
attachment.
1-99 $0.99, 100-249 $0.95, 250-499 $0.89,
500-999 $0.83, 1000+ $0.77
Logo personalization minimum: 500, $50 setup
GIFTS & GIVEAWAYS
EMS38 First Aid Quick Reference Bookmark - A list of tips and introduction to first aid with
EMS31
EMS44 Ribbon Lapel Pin - 1" brass ribbon
pin in red, white and blue with epoxy dome and
military clutch backing. Individually polybagged.
Features EMS star.
1-24 $1.95, 25+ $1.75
No personalization
EMS45 EMS Week Lapel Pin - Die-struck
pins have been an enduring symbol of value and
prestige. The 2015 pin will project the commitment,
innovation and quality of EMS professionals. Tie-tac
backing. 7/8"
1-99 $3.99, 100-249 $2.99, 250-499 $2.79,
500+ $2.49
No personalization
EMS46 Star of Life Pin - This design features
the 6 point cross with the caduceus. The pin is die
struck from solid brass, plated in nickel, and enamel
color filled. Each pin includes a clutch back and is
individually polybagged.
1-99 $3.25, 100-249 $3.15, 250-499 $2.79,
500+ $2.49
No personalization
EMS47 Sample Kit - Kit includes one of each
of the following: Poster, Mylar, Trunk Organizer,
Travel Mug, Writing Pen, High Sierra® Carabiner
Knife, Carabiner Flashlight, Blanket and Neoprene
Beverage Wrap.
Total Value is more the $54.00,
As the kit you pay only $50.00!
SAMPLE KIT
TAKE NOTE!
EMS31 Price Buster Special!!! Top
Seller! Dual Ballpoint Stylus - The new
Ordering for a group and don’t see exactly what you are looking for? We have hundreds of other products available.
Email [email protected] or call 847-963-8100.
EMS56
EMS51
EMS58
EMS48
EMS49
EMS57
EMS59
EMS48 New! Wooden 13 Function Pocket EMS51 Top Seller! Flashlight Screwdriver - EMS53 Top Seller! Carabiner Flashlight Knife - Wooden 13 function pocket knife with a high 8 in one spidey screwdriver flashlight is perfect to keep Aluminum carabiner with extra bright white LED light,
class appeal.It features a flashlight, flat head screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener, scissors, saw, knife,
corkscrew, nail file, finger nail pick, toothpick, Phillips
head screwdriver, awl, and key ring. 1" x 4" x 3/4"
Minimum Order: 18 pieces
18-49 $13.99, 50-99 $12.99, 100+ $11.99
Logo personalization minimum: 18 , $50 setup
GIFTS & GADGETS
EMS49 New! High Sierra® Carabiner Knife -
around the house or take with you. This tool has
1 LED light, 3 Phillips head, 3 flat head, and a small eye
glass tool with screw on cap. Press the button once for
the flashlight, and again for the LED to illuminate the
tools. 3 AAA batteries included.
1-99 $10.49, 100-249 $9.99, 250-499, $8.99,
500+ $7.99
Logo personalization minimum: 60, $50 setup
button cell batteries included. Twist action turns light on
and off. 1/2" x 3 1/2"
1-99 $2.99, 100-249 $2.89, 250-499 $2.79,
500-999 $2.59, 1000+ $2.49
Logo personalization minimum: 150, $50 setup
EMS54 Top Seller! Flashlight/Emergency
Tool - Few items are as handy as the Flashlight
Emergency Tool. This aluminum tool has many features
EMS52 Price Buster Special!!! Becker
that can be used during several types of emergencies.
The High Sierra® single blade knife features a black
Flashlight - This small flashlight features 5 high pow- Flashlight is equipped with 8 LED lights, a window
stainless steel blade and handle. It's equipped with a
breaker, and when one removes the cap, it exposes
carabiner and belt clip which makes it easy to carry. For ered LED lights to brighten your night. The aluminum
light also comes with a woven nylon wrist strap for easy a seatbelt cutter. For your convenience batteries are
added safety, it features a liner lock to safely hold the
transportation. For your convenience, batteries are
already included. 6.188" x 1 1/4"
open blade in place. 1/4" x 1" x 2 1/4"
1-99 $14.49, 100-249 $13.99, 250-499 $12.99,
already included with the product. 5 5/8" x 1"
1-99 $6.99, 100-249 $6.49, 250-499 $5.99,
$3.99
500-999 $11.99, 1000+ $10.99
500-999 $5.49, 1000+ $4.99
Logo personalization minimum: 150, $50 setup
Logo personalization minumum: 50, $50 setup
Logo personalization minumum: 48, $50 setup
EMS55 New! Taskmaster Work Light -
EMS50 Top Seller! Multi Function Tool Bottle opener carabiner with flashlight and knife.
Lightweight metal multi function tool. Features built-in
bottle opener and carabiner, pull-out pocket knife and
LED flashlight.
1-99 $4.75, 100-249 $4.49, 250-499 $4.39,
500-999 $4.25, 1000+ $4.19
Logo personalization minumum: 144, $50 setup
Featuring a three LED flashlight, 24 LED work lights,
and a hook and magnetic back, this dual-function flashlight is perfect for your toolbox, car, camper, or boat.
Batteries are included. 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/8"
1-99 $8.99, 100-249 $8.49, 250-499 $7.99, 500-999
$7.49, 1000+ $6.99
Logo personalization minumum: 72, $50 setup
EMS56 Top Seller! 16 Function Multi-Tool -
This 16-function tool includes pliers, three knife blades,
three flathead screwdrivers, a Phillips head screwdriver,
a bottle opener, a can opener, a wire cutter, a dual
function file, a fish scaler, a wire stripper, and a ruler.
4" x 10" x 2"
Minimum Order 12 pieces
12-24 $26.99, 25-49 $26.49, 50-99 $25.99, 100+$24.99
Logo personalization minumum: 24, $50 setup
EMS59 Watch - Unisex design sport watch with
high-accuracy quartz movement, a sporty band with
Velcro® closure and a metallic sunray dial.
1-99 $19.49, 100-249 $18.99, 250-499 $17.99,
500-999 $16.99, 1000+ $15.99
Logo personalization minimum: 100, $50 setup
EMS60 Price Buster Special! New! Full
Size Golf Umbrella - This full size golf umbrella
opens manually to a 60" arc and features a sturdy metal
shaft with a wooden handle. Proudly display the
EMS Week logo—rain or shine!
Minimum Order: 25 pieces
Multi-Tool beckons the belt loop. The Micro Multi-Tool
features stainless steel and aluminum construction, mini 25+ $13.99
Logo personalization minumum: 25, $50 setup
pliers, a wire cutter, a bottle opener, a small knife, a
serrated blade, a Phillips screwdriver, a carabiner, and
EMS61 Top Seller! Blanket - Large
a black nylon pouch. 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" x .5625"
53" x 48", 100% polyester fleece roll up blanket. Flap
$10.99
color matches blanket, easily folds within itself with
Logo personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
Velcro® closure. Attached handle for easy carrying,
EMS58 New! High Sierra® Hook Flashlight - 12" x 6" when rolled. Washable surface.
1-99 $10.99, 100-249 $9.99, 250-499 $9.49,
Take this compact nine LED carabiner hook flashlight
500+ $8.99
with you anywhere. Perfect for storing in your car, in
Logo personalization minimum: 50, $50 setup
your bag or taking along on a camping trip. Push
on/off button. 3 AAA batteries included. 1" x 3 1/2"
1-99 $9.99, 100-249 $9.49, 250-499 $8.99,
500-999 $8.49, 1000+ $7.99
Logo personalization minumum: 60, $50 setup
EMS57 Price Buster Special! New! Micro
Multi-Tool - Small, yet mighty in function, the Micro
EMS62 Keylite - Round plastic keylite allows you
to have a light at your fingertips at night when locking
your car or house. Press button to activate LED light.
Metal key chain and split key ring. Button cell
batteries included.
1-99 $1.69, 100-249 $1.59, 250-499 $1.49,
500-999 $1.39, 1000+ $1.29
Logo personalization minimum: 100, $50 setup
EMS63 Top Seller! Neoprene Beverage
Wrap - Neoprene bottle holder stretches and wraps
around to fit most 12 oz. cans or bottles to keep
insulated. The wrap secures with a Velcro® closure.
1-99 $1.99, 100-249 $1.89, 250-499 $1.79,
500+ $1.59
Logo personalization minimum: 150, $50 setup
EMS64 Pocket Sprayer - Fight germs on the go
with this antibacterial hand sanitizer spray. This sanitary
accessory comes in a .33 ounce / 10 ml translucent
frosted tube and is perfect for anyone looking to fight
germs while in public.
Minimum Order: 100 pieces
100-249 $1.69, 250-499 $1.59, 500+ $1.39
Logo personalization minimum: 100, $50 setup
EMS63
EMS60
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
EMS50
EMS52
EMS64
EMS62
EMS53
EMS55
EMS54
Official National EMS Logo—This is the only catalog containing the official ACEP in partnership with NAEMT national theme and logo for EMS Week.
Price Busters! In almost every product category we are offering “Price Buster” deals throughout the catalog! Order early as supplies are limited.
EMS61
Ordering for a group and don’t see exactly what you are looking for? We have hundreds of other products available.
Email [email protected] or call 847-963-8100.
FUN FOR KIDS!
2015 EMS WEEK ORDER FORM
DELIVERY:
EMS66
Allow 2-3 weeks for regular delivery of in
stock items. Order by April 27, 2015 to
ensure delivery for EMS Week. For information regarding rush delivery, call 847-9638100 or email to service@jimcolemanltd.
com. Items are subject to availability.
EMS65
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Call: 847-963-8100, or
Email: [email protected]
PERSONALIZATION:
If you are personalizing an order, email
[email protected] and we will
immediately email you a custom order form
that covers all the details. Visit FAQ section
on our website for complete details or call
customer service at 847-963-8100.
EMS67
EMS65 EMTs and Emergencies
Coloring/Activity Book - Emmie, the Emergency
COPYRIGHT INFO:
EMS68
The “EMS: STRONG.©” logo and theme are
copyrighted and cannot be reproduced
without permission from Jim Coleman Ltd.
EMS67 Crayons - Package of 4 crayons will be the EMS69 Ambulance Tattoo - Great way to get
EMS71
EMS70
If your order meets that minimum
quantity, you can choose between
adding your facility name and logo,
using a different logo or letting us
help you create a custom design. We
will help make the process simple and
easy and to your satisfaction. See
page 11 for personalization details.
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
EMS07 Long Sleeve Tee
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
EMS08 Serving With Pride T-shirt
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
EMS09 Color Tee
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
EMS10 Classic T-shirt
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
EMS11 Fleece Pullover (min. 13 pcs.)
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
EMS12 Pullover Jacket (min. 24 pcs.)
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
EMS13 Fleece Vest (min. 13 pcs.)
M______L ______XL______XXL______ (add $3 ea.) XXXL______ (add $5 ea.)
Item #
Item Name (Please Print Clearly)
Quantity
Price
Total
VISA/Mastercard/American Express:
Fax to 1-847-963-8200,
or online: www.Jimcolemanstore.com/acep
Card#____________________________________
Exp. Date ______________
PERSONALIZE IT!
Throughout the catalog most
products have a personalization
minimum.
Total
$4.99 or less......$3.50$60.01-$100.00...... $11.50
$5.00-$25.00.....$7.50$100.01-$149.99....$14.95
$25.01-$60.00...$9.95 $150.00 and above:
add 10% of subtotal
Within the Continental USA we ship US Mail and UPS
Ground. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories
and Canada orders incur double shipping charges
and in most cases are shipped US Mail. Overseas
orders require a third party account number for
shipping charges and we charge a $10 handling fee.
For inquiries please contact Customer Service at
[email protected] or 847-963-8100.
Method of Payment (check one)
Prepayment: Make checks payable to
Jim Coleman, Ltd.
Price Busters!
EMS69
Price
† SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES
perfect partner when handing out coloring books. Lead/ kids excited and informed about EMS.
CPSIA tested for safety.
Pkg/25 $8.99
1-99 $0.75, 100-249 $0.65, 250-499 $0.45,
EMS70 New! 9-1-1 Glow in the Dark
500-999 $0.39, 1000+ $0.35
Tattoo - 911 Emergency temporary tattoo is a
No personalization
bright red for easy viewing and gets the message
EMS68 9-1-1 Bookmark - Know when it is a
across plainly.
true emergency. Learn when it is right and wrong to
Pkg/25 $8.99
call 9-1-1 and how to speak with the dispatcher.
EMS71 Lolly Pops - Promote the 911 message
Double-Sided and informative, attractive and durable,
EMS66 When to Call 911 Coloring/Activity perfect size for mailing.
and EMS week in a very tasty way.
Book - The 9-1-1 bee helps children learn what to do if Minimum order 300.
Pkg/100 $14.99
there is an emergency. They are taught to call 9-1-1 and 300-499 $0.50, 500-999 $0.47, 1000+ $0.44
answer all the questions asked by the dispatcher and,
above all, to NEVER call 9-1-1 as a joke! Also contains
fun-filled activity pages.
1-99 $0.99, 100-249 $0.95, 250-499 $0.69,
500-999 $0.65, 1000+ $0.63
Logo personalization minimum: 1,000 pieces, $50 setup
Medical Services Elephant, helps children learn about
emergencies and what happens when they call 9-1-1.
Paramedics, EMTs, ambulance drivers, policemen and
firefighters are discussed as well as how they help in an
emergency!
1-99 $0.99, 100-249 $0.95, 250-499 $0.69,
500-999 $0.65, 1000+ $0.63
Logo personalization minimum: 1,000 pieces, $50 setup
Looking for a great deal? In almost
every product category we are
offering a special “Value Pricing”
item at 30-40% off the normal price.
Look for “Price Buster” deals
throughout the catalog and order
early as supplies are limited.
Item
EMS06 Hoodie Sweatshirt
Official National EMS Logo—This is the only catalog containing the official ACEP national theme and logo for EMS Week.
Price Busters! In almost every product category we are offering “Price Buster” deals throughout the catalog! Order early as supplies are limited.
Purchase Order: Fax to 847-963-8200 or Email to: [email protected] NO PHONE ORDERS.
1. The vendor on your purchase order must be Jim Coleman, Ltd.
2. PURCHASE ORDERS MUST BE FAXED OR EMAILED TO [email protected].
Submit a copy of the actual purchase order document with completed order form. Purchase requisitions are not
acceptable.
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9% Tax (IL only) _________
Shipping/Handling†(see left column)_________
Ship to: (Please print clearly)
Home
Facility
Total _________
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Institution _______________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________
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E-mail __________________________________________________________________
3. Please include an Accounts Payable email (order and shipping confirmation will be emailed)
address. Invoices will be emailed to this address.
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