The Northwest Regional Emergency Medical Service Conference got underway this weekend in Minot. Over a hundred of volunteer EMT's and First Responders gathered this weekend for the annual conference to continue their education in the field. The North Dakota EMS Association is sponsoring legislation to increase the funding for the rural volunteer squads from the current 4 million dollars to 6 million dollars. These dollars help fund coverage during the weekdays or weekends when volunteers are not available. Perhaps the most relevant topic to the northwest region volunteers is the number of oil related calls--- which has resulted in forming a new association in the northwest part of the state known as OIMS or Oil Impacted EMS Association.
(Art Haskins, Board Member, Northwest Region North Dakota EMS Association) "The number of calls has increased and when they are volunteer EMS to start with and they are volunteering their time to take care of these patients those extra calls have been very much impacted."
North Dakota requires EMT's to receive 48 hours of continuing education each year to remain certified.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:45:01 GMT
2012 marked 200 years of peace between Canada and the US. In honor of this, the International Peace Garden decided to replicate the "Hands of Peace" sculpture that deteriorated years ago. In 1975, the
2012 marked 200 years of peace between Canada and the US. In honor of this, the International Peace Garden decided to replicate the "Hands of Peace" sculpture that deteriorated years ago. In 1975, the
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After six months of training, Williston resident Mark Amondson took on what was supposed to be the race of a lifetime on April 15, 2013. Shortly after crossing the finish line, the experience changed
After six months of training, Williston resident Mark Amondson took on what was supposed to be the race of a lifetime on April 15, 2013. Shortly after crossing the finish line, the experience changed
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Time for tonight's Student Spotlight, we're in Medicine Lake, Montana to meet Emerson Engstrom. (Emerson Engstrom, Medicine Lake Graduate) "I like the school and attending here because it's small and
Time for tonight's Student Spotlight, we're in Medicine Lake, Montana to meet Emerson Engstrom. (Emerson Engstrom, Medicine Lake Graduate) "I like the school and attending here because it's small and
Earlier this year, Melanie and Shannon Lennie of Mandan started North Dakota's first support group for families affected by Tourette Syndrome. In this interview from KX News at 5:00 with Marci Narum, Melanie
Earlier this year, Melanie and Shannon Lennie of Mandan started North Dakota's first support group for families affected by Tourette Syndrome. In this interview from KX News at 5:00 with Marci Narum, Melanie
Friday, May 24 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:23:00 GMT
45 acres of well manicured lawn. Due to the rain, Rosehill Memorial Park staff had little more than two days to prepare for this year's Memorial Day celebration. Jennifer Thorgramson tells us how the
45 acres of well manicured lawn. Due to the rain, Rosehill Memorial Park staff had little more than two days to prepare for this year's Memorial Day celebration. Jennifer Thorgramson tells us how the
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>