Examples of Past Flex Emergency Medical Services Grant Awards
Emergency Disaster Preparedness Program – Hand-held radios and repeater for ambulance and fire department, community-wide coordination
On-Site Training Program and Equipment – EVOC instructors, instructor mileage/lodging, per diem, Stryker Power Pro ambulance cot
Shared Squad Training and Equipment/Supplies – Paramedic coverage, course tuition, travel, lodging, per diem, lap top computer, computer projector
CPR Training Equipment – Adult, junior, and infant CPR training manikin packs, ACLS manikin, hard case for ACLS manikin, arrhythmia tutor and display interface, laptop
Paramedic and Ambulance Crew Recruitment and Retention – Continuing education, medical and non-medical supplies for ambulances
Pediatric Care Equipment – Laerdal suction unit, Broselow cart package, Broselow Hinkle Pediatric Emergency Systems, Broselow organizer cases
Advanced Medical Life Support Program – PDA STAT Adult ACLS simulator, instructor fees, travel, AMLS text books, instructor materials
EMS Equipment – Magnetic MediFiles, trauma education, bariatric equipment (stretcher, stair chair, transfer flat, splints, vital signs, equipment)
Training and Supplies – Manual defibrillator, Zoll Autopulse, AHA ACLS training for nurses and paramedics
EMT Training – Pagers, handheld radios, walkie-talkies, books/workbooks, instructor
Education and training/training equipment for EMS personnel – Suctions, catheters, airway kits, combi-tube trainers, BVM (adult, child, and infant), pocket masks and infant masks, oxygen equipment, scoop stretcher, backboards, head blocks, adult and child manikins, airway head, AED trainers
Education and Training for EMS Personnel – Pre-hospital Live Support class, EZ-IO Access system, CPAP machines, GPS systems, Ranger IV warmer
Training for EMT responders, nursing and hospital staff – Trauma nursing core course, pre-hospital trauma life support
EMT Training and Equipment – Advanced Medical Life Support Course, STAT-Man manikin, classroom tables, digital cameras to take pictures of the scene to help physicians better assess the trauma