Social Events
EW EMS Pinewood Derby
Vendor Night
Friday, March 7th, 2008, 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Radisson Hotel Attrium Area.
EMMCO West greatly appreciates the following vendors:
- Bound Tree, LLC
- Butler County Community College
- Charles Leach Agency (VFIS)
- Clarion Hospital
- Community Ambulance Service
- EmergyCare & LifeStar
- Hamot Shock Trauma
- Meadville Ambulance Service LLC
- NIghtingale Medical
- PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS
- PEHSC
- Penn Ohio Uniforms
- Pfund Superior Sales Co, Inc
- Pittsburgh Children's Hospital
- Provident Agency, Inc.
- STAT MedEvac
- Stryker EMS
- UPMC Mercy
- West Penn Burn Center
- Zoll Medical Corporation
AND MORE
Corporate Sponsors
Clarion Hospital http://www.clarionhospital.org/
Community Ambulance Service http://www.communityambulance.net/
EmergyCare, Inc. & LifeStar http://www.emergycare.com/
Hamot Shock Trauma http://www.hamot.org/
Meadville Area Ambulance Service LLC http://www.meadvilleambulance.com/
Meadville Medical Center http://www.mmchs.org/
STAT MedEvac http://www.statmedevac.com/
UPMC Horizon http://horizon.upmc.com/
UPMC Mercy http://www.mercylink.org/
Children’s Movie
On Friday night attend a children's movie in the Essex Room starting at 7:30. Come for the popcorn and bring an adult.
Gift Baskets
Theme gift baskets are being collected and the proceeds will benefit 
EMMCO West 2008 Awards 
2008 EMS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Purpose of the Award
Purpose of the Award
To honor a regional EMS practitioner that has displayed leadership, insight and vision to improve EMS within the EMMCO West region.
Eligibility
Currently certified ALS or BLS practitioner.
Has demonstrated their ability to enrich and contribute to the growth of EMS within the NW PA EMMCO West region.
2008 VOLUNTEER EMS PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR
Purpose of the Award
To honor an individual provider for their continued support of volunteer activities and the promotion of the volunteer spirit among their peers.
Eligibility
Currently certified Pennsylvania EMS Practitioner or active member of an organization as an Ambulance Attendant.
Actively participates in leadership rolls of a volunteer group/organization.
Acts primarily as a volunteer EMS provider.
Participates in other community volunteer activities.
2008 RESCUE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Purpose of the Award
To honor an individual rescue technician who has contributed significantly to the development and growth of a rescue service in the
EMMCO West region.
Eligibility
Rescue technicians who are currently certified in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who have made significant contributions in any of the following areas:
Planning and development of rescue services in the EMMCO West region.
Leadership in the advancement of rescue services.
Education and training of fire/rescue/EMS personnel.
Leadership among peers.
2008 DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Purpose of the Award
To honor a dispatcher who has contributed to the advancement of EMS in the EMMCO West region.
Eligibility
An active dispatcher who has made a significant contribution in any, but not limited to the following areas:
Active participation in education and training of EMS and public personnel in use, access or support of emergency dispatch.
Contributes in planning and development of emergency dispatch systems.
Management of a crisis situation which led to the improvement of an emergency response.
Leadership among peers
2008 SAFETY/PREVENTION AWARD
Purpose of the Award
To honor an emergency medical service or EMS practitioner for their contribution to the development and implementation of a safety/prevention program(s) within the their service or community within the EW region.
Eligibility
Any EMS Service or individual PA certified practitioner in the EW region who has a significant contribution in the following areas:
Participated in community oriented activities (CPR Training, EMS Week Activities, EW Safety Initiatives, School Programs, etc.)
Cooperates and integrates with surrounding public safety organizations.
Emphasizes personnel training, con-ed and professional development.
Integrates safety and prevention into their mission statement. (of the service).