Other EMS Related Links
For more information regarding EMS in Pennsylvania, click the Star of Life to go to the website of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC), Advisory Council to the DOH - Bureau of EMS.
Listing of ITLS information in Pennsylvania and upcoming training programs
JEMS Communications
Link to the PA State Fire Commissioner's site. Information includes A Study of Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as Line of Duty Death protocols.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Highway Incident Safety for Emergency Responders. Powerpoint program developed by Jack Lt. & Safety Officer (ret.) - Lionville Fire Co., Lionville, PA; Director of Training, Emergency Responder Safety Institute
WMD/Bioterrorism Links
Bioterrorism Guide for First Responders
Interim Recommendations for the Selection and Use of Protective Clothing and Respirators Against Biological Agents
Radiation issues, "Guidance For Protective Actions Following A Radiological Terrorist Event". Position statement of the Health Physics Society. January 2004.
Medical Management of Radiological Casualties Handbook Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI)
Hospital Preparedness: Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response. GAO-03-924,August 6.
Jane’s Guides:
Chem-Bio Handbook; Sidel, FR, Patrick, WC, Dashiell, TR; 2000
Facility Security Handbook; Kozlow, C, Sullivan, J; 2000
Unconventional Wepons Response Handbook; Sullivan, JP, Bunker, RJ, Lorelli, EJ, Seguine, H, Begert, M; 2002
Mass Casualty Handbook: Hospital; Barbera, JA, Macintyre, AG; 2003
Jane’s Information Group
1340 Braddock Place
Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314-1651
703-683-3700
info@janes.com
(also available on a limited basis thru the PA DOH and / or PEMA) Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Bioterrorism Information & Resources
Public Health Infrastructure Resource Center - This web site lays out the hundreds of parts that make up public health infrastructure. (Public Health Workforce, Information, Data, & Communications Systems, & Organizational and Systems Capacity.
Preparedness for Health Emergencies in Pennsylvania: Implications for Public Policy. - Center for Public Health Preparedness; University of Pittsburgh.
A Division of CDC. "To Protect America's Health from Toxic Exposures" Has links to Emergency Response Contacts as well as Medical Management Guidelines and Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents.
Statutes
- The Homeland Security Act of 2002, Pub. Law 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135 (2002)
- The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 93 Pub. L. No. 288, 88 Stat. 143 (1974)
- The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-188, 116 Stat. 594 (2002)
- The National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651 (2003)
- The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601-9675 (2002)
- National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
- The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. §§ 2101-2114 (2002)
- The Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151-615b (2002)
- The Insurrection Act, 10 U.S.C. §§ 331-335 (2002)
- The Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 2301- 2368 (2003)
- The Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq.
- Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002
- The Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 1988
- Furnishing of Health-Care Services to Members of the Armed Forces during a War or National Emergency, 38 U.S.C. § 8111A (2002)
- The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901-6986 (2002)
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 651-678 (2002)
- The Maritime Transportation Security Act, Pub. L. No. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064 (2002)
- The Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-380, 104 Stat. 484 (1990)
- The Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401-7671q (2002) and 40 CFR § 80.73 (2003)
- The Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-617, 92 Stat. 3117, (1978)
- The Department of Energy Organization Act, Pub. L. No. 95-91, 91 Stat. 567 (1977)
- Energy Acts
- The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6201-6422 (2002) and Energy Policy Act of 1992
- The Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-474, 92 Stat. 1471 (1978)
- The Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. §§ 3301-3432 (2002)
- The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. §§ 8621-8629 (2002)
- The Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 631-651e (2002)
- The Immigration Emergency Fund (IEF)
- The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002, 7 U.S.C. 8310
For more information contact: |
|
Name: |
William Miller |
Title: |
Director; LTS EMS Council |
Email: |
wmiller@lyco.org |
Voice: |
Phone: 570-433-4461 |
Fax: |
FAX: 570-433-4435 |