Becky Brown

Some of you may not know, but our own Becky Brown grew up as a missionary in Africa. She was able to leave earlier this week for a medical missions trip to Haiti. I have been getting updates from her mom about the trip. Last word I got from her, said they had treated 79 patients their first day. They are staying at an orphanage at night She was in country when the last big 'after shock' took place. She should be stateside Sunday.

An opportynity to help Haiti

As you should have heard by now. MEMS partnered with the American Red Cross and Wal-Mart to sponsor a “Fill the Sharps Container” drive for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Over the period of 4 hours a day for Saturday and Sunday we collected almost $13,000.00. We discovered that many people were looking for a way to give to the relief effort but were uncertain of a trustworthy conduit. Because of the community trust that you have built, people felt very comfortable giving to MEMS and the Red Cross.
This was such a success that we are doing it at least on more time this Saturday. We are planning on not only being at Little Rock and North Little Rock Wal-Marts', but also Conway, Jacksonville and Sheridan. Jacksonville Fire Department as well as Conway Fire Department are wanting to work along side us.
This is a volunteer opportunity that does not come along very often, If you would like to be a part, please contact either Tammy or Gary. We will meet at MEMS at 10:00 Saturday and be back by 15:00.

FINAL Tablet Classes

I appreciate everyone for stepping up and getting the mandatory classes done so fast. Since there were not enough spaces to get everyone, we have set that last of them.

Something we are doing differently this time is asking that you pre-register online for the class you will be taking.
Procedure to register
1. Go to METROEMS.ORG
2. Click on education and training
3. Click on course registration
4. You will see the event registration page. Notice the event, date, capacity and registered.
5. Choose your preferred class on your desired date and register. Due to the number of tablets, we have a limit of 14 persons per class. If the class is full choose another date.
6. A confirmation email from the system with your chosen date and time will be sent to you as well as training.

NOTES:
• Remember the attendance policy states that failure to attend a class that you are registered for will be considered a no call no show, or unauthorized absence.
• If you need to change your class after you are registered, contact Ralph at 301-1439 to make the change. You holding a spot keeps someone else from being able to attend
Dates and times of classes
Monday, January 18th 1300-1600
Tuesday, January 19th 1300-1600
Tuesday, January 26th 1300-1600

And the FINAL class….Friday, January 29th 1300-1600

Remember- Failure to attend mandatory training will cause you to be considered not in good standing with MEMS. It will keep you from promotion opportunities, shift bids, effect your evaluation and NOW your ability to work.

Snow on the way ???

Heads up, I foresee us going to yellow sometime tomorrow. Please begin to make your plans.
Below is a note from John Robinson Warning Coordination Meteorologist


Greg


Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 11:00 AM

Light snow is likely to reach northern Arkansas late in the day
Wednesday or early Wednesday evening.

During the evening and overnight hours (Wednesday night into Thursday
morning), precipitation is likely to spread to all sections of the
state. Snow is the likely precipitation type over the northern half of
the state. Over the southern half, rain or a rain/sleet/snow mix is
likely to begin with, eventually transitioning over to all snow in most
areas. The extreme south is looking a little iffy, and it's possible
that a mixture will occur there and it will not change over to all snow.

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches seem likely across northern Arkansas,
with some 4 inch amounts probable, especially in northeast Arkansas. A
Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the northeast part of the state.

In a west to east band across the middle of Arkansas, including the
Little Rock area, totals of 1 or 2 inches seem most likely, but totals
could end up being a little less than this in some places.

In the southern part of the state, totals of an inch or less should occur.

Snow will diminish from west to east across the state Thursday morning.
If anything lingers after midday Thursday, it should be only flurries.

Gusty winds and colder air will move in as the snow moves out. I think
some Wind Chill Advisories (and perhaps even some Wind Chill Warnings)
will become necessary over a large part of the state later Thursday into
Thursday night.

Its a little late, but the crews at Cabot wanted to say, we hope you had a Merry Christmas !

Bike Team Lieutenant

Job Title: Bike Team Lieutenant
Grade: no change


We have an opening on the bike team for the position of Lieutenant.

Requirements:
• A member of the bike team currently
• Insurable to operate company vehicle
• Full time status
• Acceptable- CQI record, discipline record and attendance history a must
• Initiative and ability to identify analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to clearly communicate information and provide technical assistance
• Ability to supervise and direct work of others in a positive, tactful and supportive manner
• Ability to assess a situation and use experience, knowledge and judgment to respond quickly in an appropriate manner
• Ability to follow through on verbal and written instructions to ensure directions are carried out.
• Ability to interact with management, co-workers, hospital personnel and patients in a positive, friendly and cooperative manner at all times
• Ability to represent MEMS in a professional competent manner at all times
• Ability to be present, prompt and able to perform all job duties on a dependable and reliable basis


Employees interested in this position should submit a transfer request form to Greg Thompson
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS Tuesday January 12 AT 17:00

Field Captain

We are starting the promotion process for the Field Captain position. There is a process that each applicant goes through that includes testing etc.. These people are joining the management team, so I am looking for not only excellent performance skills, but also an equally great attitude and a willingness to learn. The complete list of qualifications can be found at station one, or Conway central.

Employees interested in this position should submit a transfer request form to Greg Thompson (A copy of the complete job description is available in HR)

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS Monday January 11 AT 08:00

Greg

Mandatory Tablet Training

We have deployed the new tablets in Conway. We are now preparing to deploy the next phase in the other outlying areas and finally the metro system. We have set the following schedule to accomplish the needed training. Something we are doing differently this time is asking that you pre-register online for the class you will be taking.
Procedure to register
1. Go to METROEMS.ORG
2. Click on education and training
3. Click on course registration
4. You will see the event registration page. Notice the event, date, capacity and registered.
5. Choose your preferred class on your desired date and register. Due to the number of tablets, we have a limit of 14 persons per class. If the class is full choose another date.
6. A confirmation email from the system with your chosen date and time will be sent to you as well as training.

NOTES:
• Remember the attendance policy states that failure to attend a class that you are registered for will be considered a no call no show, or unauthorized absence.
• If you need to change your class after you are registered, contact Ralph at 301-1439 to make the change. You holding a spot keeps someone else from being able to attend
Dates and times of classes
Jan 11th 0800-1100
Jan 11th 1600-1900
Jan 12th 1500-1800
Jan 13th 0800-1100
Jan 13th 1600-1900
Jan 14th 0800-1600
Jan 14th 1600-1900
Jan 14th 1900-2200
Jan 15th 0800-1100
Jan 15th 1600-1900
Jan 15th 1900-2200

Remember- Failure to attend mandatory training will cause you to be considered not in good standing with MEMS. At the very least this will keep you from promotion opportunities, shift bids, effect your evaluation and ultimately your ability to work.