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2006 Ford F 450  Med Tec

2004 Chevrolet Rescue & EMS First Response Vehicle

           Squad Pres./ Chief   -  Jeff Crick   

 Certified - 1977 (31 years and counting)

      

Jeff currently is transportation director for WC schools. He has devoted more hours to the Moville Ambulance / Rescue Squad than could ever be accounted for. His leadership and direction has been the foundation and motivation for the entire squad.

 

VP  -   Mike Byers

Certified - 1975 (33 years and counting)

Mike left his business for 30 + years to help the people in the area in need of medical assistance and never asked for anything in return. His dedication and concern for the community is an example to all.  It is extremely sad to say we are lost this business in our community. It has a definite effect on the quality of life in Moville when we lose these businesses.

These 2 men "ARE "  Moville Ambulance Rescue Squad

 

Medical Director  for Moville Ambulance Squad

Dr.  Jeffrey  O Tool

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Ambulance Service News

Newly registered EMT's joined the Moville Ambulance Squad this summer after completing their training . Dan Pearson, Scott Rumohr, Trisha Healy, and Eve Sanford  will bring squad total to 22. They are quality people and their willingness to serve is truly appreciated by MARS and the community.

BUSINESS PARTNERS for MOVILLE AMBULANCE

March includes EMS Appreciation Week . This is designed to be a week of appreciation for the volunteer efforts of many community minded people. Moville has always had a very efficient and proud Fire Dept. and EMS service. These persons give a lot of their time to dedicate themselves to the welfare of the community. Please check the list of providers for both EMS and Fire, so you know who will respond in your time of need. Week day coverage many time involves EMPLOYERS who allow their employees to leave work to respond to a medical or accident emergency. Without their support, EMS service may have to respond from Sioux City, a paid service. We all realize what a hardship this would place on our community. A recognition from the State Bureau of EMS is being sent to these local businesses for their community spirit and commitment. They ask nothing in return. When you see any of these business owners or managers, please thank them as well as support their business efforts.

Local businesses include:

Haberl Stone and Tile - Cheri Goeden, EMT

Metcalf, Thompson, & Phipps, Att. @ Law, Michelle Johnson, EMT

Liteform Home Building, Chris Stamm, EMT

Woodbury Central Community School , Tom Chartier, EMT, Deron Fredrickson, Driver

 

Congratulations to Jon Kilstrom for completing the Creighton Paramedic program this past year. He finished at the top of his class, and passed the National Registry this August.  Jon will be entering his 4th year of pre med at Creighton University, and is looking forward to medical school. Jon began his career with MARS as a high school junior, and has been on well over 300 calls with MARS.

Continuing Education -2008 (any changes will be made as early as possible & posted here)

All area EMS personnel are welcome to attend, no charge

      Date                     Time                                         Class                                             CEH’s

Sept 17 6:30 PM  CPR recert 2.5
Oct 15 7 PM Trauma Assessment based on MOI 3
Nov 19 7 PM Geriatric Patients - assess and treat 2.5
Dec 17 7 PM Cardiac Arrest Scenerios 2.5

 MARS Members - May 07

Moville Ambulance Squad (Year trained)

Jeff Crick, President (73) Jodi Hannah (93) Abby Custer  (02)
Mike Byers,   V P (75) Jeff Petersen (93) Chris Stamm (99)
Tom Chartier, Coordinator (87) Deb Sitzmann (99) Blaine Borland (02)
Annette Harmes, Supply Officer (87) Susan Chapman (87) Wendy Brosamle (04)
Michelle Johnson (02) Cheri Goeden (02) Dave Amick (06)
Laura Sailer (07) Theresa Funk (06) Eve Sanford (08)
Trisha Healy (08) Dan Pearson (08) Scott Rumohr (08)

Part Time - Availability

Jon Kilstrom (04)    Creighton University Shelly Willer  (00) Ken Eyres  (06)

Retired Members - since 1973
(list to be added to as information is available)      * denotes original founding members

Larry Beauchaine* Larry Walker* Burdette Weaver*
Gene Lyons Millie Wycoff Marvin Wycoff
Wayne Stewart Rand Hunting Keith Cornielius
Carol Rademacher Cliff Tomlinson Derl Petersen
Joe Weathers Gaylin Modlin Shelly Byers
Christy Sauer Larry Sauer Rick Craig
Jeff Page Carol Benjamin Megan Chartier-Sorenson
Larry Miller Jerry Holbrook Reggie Cooper
Nancy Everhart (Knapp) Tom Weaver Annette Alfredson
Diane Weathers Kirk Walker Jaine Stubbs
Marsha Avery Kelly McElrath Leslie Walker

Snaps from Iowa State High School Rodeo held in Moville in August

The following pictures were taken at the 30 year reunion June, 2003.

Mike and Jeff receiving clocks for a combined 55 years of service.

Some of the past M A R S members

Past and present members - It was a great time!

We are looking forward to 30 more years of service!

 

Previous Ambulances used by M A R S 

all vehicles were funded by area donations 

 

1973 Chevrolet  - $17,000

 

1985 Ford Cayelcraft - $44,000

 

1992 Ford Cayelcraft - $82,000

 

1997 Medtec - $86,000

 

 

2002 Med Tec - $94,000

 

Moville Ambulance / Woodbury Central

History of the WC First Responder Program
Beginning in 1990, 15 high school students met on Sunday evenings to take the First Responder Course. 9 became nationally certified. Many are now in the medical profession full time. Some  occupations include-ER Physician, Gen Practitioner, Trauma Nurse in Level 1 Center, Nuclear Radiology, State Trooper, Clinical Nursing, just to mention a few. Using this as a springboard, WC  then incorporated it into the curriculum, aligned with Western Iowa Tech for college credit as well, and have since provided experience for approximately 60 students. This course started the program that became 1 course of the first certified Vocational Health program in the state.

Students becoming certified and working with Moville Ambulance Service while in high school and on availability include:        Megan Chartier, Kelly McElrath, Michelle Bock, Erica Kilstrom, Wendy Brosamle, Shelly Brosamle, Theresa Myres, Jon Kilstrom, Christine Sweers,   Josiah Sweers, Erin Maxwell

 

Yearly Summary - 2007

Avg. Dispatch Time = 4.4 min 

Avg Scene Time = 10.3 min

Avg 1 call every 2.9 days

119calls ---123 patients

Calls per Month

Month

Number 18 squad members covered calls - # below by month
January 6 10
February 7 9
March 10 11
April 7 10
May 10 9
June 14 9
July 13 9
August 10 8
September 7 11
October 12 10
November 10 10
December 13 9

Location of Calls

Location Number
Moville Town 71
Moville Rural 29
Climbing Hill Town 3
Climbing Hill Rural 2
Woodbury Central Comm. School 1
 Moville Medical Clinic 8
 Elderly Housing 3
 Woodbury County Fair 2
High School Rodeo 0

 

Transport Only 0
Non-transport 19

 Day of Calls

Day Number
Monday 13
Tuesday 18
Wednesday 11
Thursday 24
Friday 13
Saturday 13
Sunday 22

Age and Gender of Patients / Trauma

Age Total Male Female # of these Trauma
0-9 8 4 4 6
10-19 13 9 4 7
20-29 6 3 3 3
30-39 4 3 1 1
40-49 10 8 2 2
50-59 10 7 3 1
60-69 20 3 17 1
70-79 18 9 9 2
80-89 27 10 17 4
90-99 3 0 3 1

Reasons for Calls

Reasons Number
Medical Emergency 35
Bleed / Lacerations 1
Chest Pain 15
Trouble Breathing 17
Card Arrest 2
Overdose 5
Falls 7
Fracture 1
Hip 2
Sports 0
Lifeline 3
Diabetic 2
Burns 0
Seizures 5
Vehicle Accidents 6
Bi- Motorcycle ATV  Accidents 2
Agricultural related Acc. 1
Assault 0
Misc. 14

Time of Day

Time Number
mid-3 AM 8
3-6 AM 10
6-9 AM 13
9-noon 23
noon-3 PM 16
3-6 PM 13
6-9 PM 26
9-midnite 10

Assisted By

Crew Number
MAC 4
Sioux Para 8
Anthon 1
Lawton 3
Bronson 2
EOC 16

Assisted

Crew Number
Bronson 1
Lawton 2

Standbys and Days

Place Number
High School Rodeo 2
Football 9
County Fair 5
Fire / MERV 2
ALS Walk / Riverfront Park SC - MERV 1

Notes

MARS went / had

    16 days without a call             - 1 time

    2 consecutive days with runs   - 5 times

    2 calls per day                        - 18 times

    3 calls per day                        - 1 time

Dec - 4 consecutive days with 2 calls per day

    2 pts were transported 5 & 7  times during the year

MERV responded to 2 fires, did standby coverage at 11 events, and was in 4 parades.

 

A Tribute to One of our own!  

          Reggie - an EMT-I began his classes in 1998-99 at Moville. He became certified in May, 1999,here in Moville, and began riding with the squad. All he wanted was to drive, but, if you know Reggie, you knew he wanted to be in the back with the patient. Even in the most difficult circumstances, he would lighten things up and you would find yourself smiling (and maybe even feeling a little guilty because you were). His patients would be smiling right along with him also. His personality was sometimes the best treatment he would give. Our squad will have stories about things he did and they will always be a part of our lives, as he was. He was truly one of us!  Reggie, we will miss you!!

Reggie died as a result of injuries received in a car accident on Dec 9, 2000.  That was one of the hardest calls we ever responded to!