News

-WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS- Our snow removal department is under new management. If you arrive at the building in inclement weather, please park in the rear lot as to leave room for the snow plow to clear the entrance to the EMS bay, and “On Duty” parking locations.

-iamresponding.com- Bethlehem EMS is now live with the iamresponding.com response system. Please contact Dan Klob if you haven’t already received your user name and password. 788-4820 or DanK.LIVE@me.com

Welcome New Members!- In times when it’s sometimes hard to find people willing to dedicate their time, we welcome the following new members!
1. Kevin Craft
2. Shawn Higgins

EMT CLASS
There will be an EMT-BASIC original & recertification challenge course offered at the squad building beginning in January. This class will be held on Mondays & Thursdays from 6-10pm, with three 8am-? Saturday sessions. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the ambulance bay.
Challenge Exam: 1/09/2010
Course Begins: 1/11/2010
NYS Practical Exam: 5/15/2010
NYS Written Exam: 5/20/2010
Instructor: Nancy Montesano
(Mobile: 894-9750)

Town Accountability ID’s
The Town of Bethlehem has adopted a uniform accountability ID which is being issued to ALL emergency personnel within the county. It is mandatory that these ID’s be worn on all calls. Please contact an officer ASAP if you have not already been issued an ID.

BVAS NECKS
At the last monthly meeting the membership approved the purchase of mock turtle necks for all members. There will be a sign-up sheet posted at the building. Sweat pants are also available ($9), however BVAS will only be supplying the turtle necks. See Cathy Marsh with any questions.

PCR SHORTAGE
Due to the declining economy, NYS REMO has decided to longer provide it’s agencies with PCR’s. Do not complete any PCR’s for stand-by’s, or cancelled calls until further notice.

In Appreciation
As I think about the years past, I find myself wondering if it wasn’t for some specific “hands” whether there would be anything for the rest of us to do. Both Rod Raynor and Norma June are two of those individuals. For many of us, Rod has served this community and organization as Captain for as long as we can remember. Like wise, Norma has served on the Board of Directors as recording secretary and has sworn many of us into the organization as members. Their dedicated service is proof that one or two people with sincerity, integrity, and loyalty can make a difference. The members of Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance, and the residents of the Town of Bethlehem, are forever grateful for the time and effort these two devoted individuals have put forward.

2010 Line & Civil Officers
Captain: Heidi Cornell
Lieutenant: Isabel Glastetter
Lieutenant: Cathy Marsh
Lieutenant: Steve Wieland
Lieutenant: Matt Wiley
President: Dan Klob
Vice President: Wenda Raynor
Recording Secretary: Linda Schacht
Corresponding Secretary: Kathy Audino
Treasurer: Janet Burns
Membership Secretary: Alex Rosa
Board Of Directors
Kathy Audino
Janet Burns
Dan Klob
Mark Mueller
Linda Schacht
Lou Smith
Bruce Ushkow
Rod Raynor
Wenda Raynor


We are looking to replace our current fly car with a new, more efficiant sports utility vehicle. More details will follow.