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SCCEMS Experiences Record Call Volume in 2011 JANUARY 02 - Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services experienced record call volume in 2011 responding to a record 3,349 dispatches. This is the busiest year in the organizations history and 12% call volume increase over 2010. This challenge was met due to the dedication of the SCCEMS crews who met the increased operational tempo through increased flexibility and changes in vehicle equipment which expedited ... (Full Story & Photos)

An Important Message from the Chester County 9-1-1 Center DECEMBER 15 - Receiving a Recording when Calling 9-1-1? – Do Not Hang Up Occasionally, usually during severe storms with wide-spread power outages, more 9-1-1 calls are made than can be answered. During these times, after a few rings the caller will receive a recorded message letting the caller know that they have dialed 9-1-1 and all telecommunicators are busy. The recording will instruct the caller to stay ... (Full Story & Photos)

SCCEMS Inks a Lease Extension DECEMBER 12 - On December 9th, SCCEMS signed a 5 years lease extension for the garage and offices at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. These facilities were constructed in 1996 with the expansion of the emergency department largely with community funding. In 2001, when the former SCCMC became Jennersville Regional Hospital, a 10 years lease was signed. Over the past 18 months the Borad of Directors have worked ... (Full Story & Photos)

SCCEMS Paramedics Barnett and Harvey and Union Fire Company EMS Division paramedic Leonardi, and EMT's Wood and Arnold after the delivery.

SCCEMS and Oxford EMS Deliver a Baby OCTOBER 11 - Great job SCCEMS paramedic Matt Barnett and Union Fire Company of Oxford EMS crew paramedic Beth Leonardi, EMT Vietta Wood and EMT Kayley Arnold on their assisting with bringing a new baby into the world. SCCEMS MEDIC 94 and Union Fire Co. #1 of Oxford Ambulance was dispatched to Upper Oxford Township for a maternity on Tuesday October 11th. Upon their arrival, they found the mother with rapid ... (Full Story & Photos)

SCCEMS Recieves New Lucas 2 Chest Compression Devices SEPTEMBER 18 - SCCEMS was the first ALS service in Chester County to receive the Lucas 2 Chest Compression devices. The $15,000 devices purchase through federal grants by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services. Several years ago, SCCEMS asked the Chester County EMS Council to endorse the purchase of the devices for ALS services to the County. The County respected this request due to the effectiveness ... (Full Story & Photos)

100% Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Rate in August SEPTEMBER 06 - In August 2011, the SCCEMS staff had a 100% cardiac arrest resuscitation rate. There were 3 cardiac arrest patients cared for by SCCEMS paramedics during the month. All 3 were resuscitated in the field and discharged from the hospital with no neurlogical defects. This amazing success is due to the efforts of the bystanders, basic life support ambulance crews, police departments and fire crews who ... (Full Story & Photos)

SCCEMS Crews Have Two Cardiac Arrest Saves in One Week AUGUST 25 - SCCEMS crews were part of the successful resuscitation of two cardiac arrest patients this past week. The first patient, a 48 year old male was found in cardiac arrest by the Avondale Ambulance crew and SCCEMS paramedic Kim"Gumby" Harvey. CPR and ALS were initiated and SCCEMS paramedic Don Keith later arrived on the scene and assisted with advanced life support care. The patient was resuscitated ... (Full Story & Photos)

SCCEMS Publishes 2010 Annual Report AUGUST 18 - SCCEMS released its 2010 Annual Report to the community today. This third annual report is provided on-line as well as hard copies being sent to all SCCEMS Board of Directors, municipal leaders, area EMS and fire departments, County and State officials, local libraries and other members of the community. This report outlines the operational, financial, educational and community activities of SCCEMS ... (Full Story & Photos)

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