College Park Fire Rescue


Community
Home MEET THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE STAFF Apparatus Community FAQ's First Aid History HOTSHOTS Links Memorial News safety Stations & Contact info	I.c.e. Your Cell Phone How would a paramedic know what your medical history is or what medications you are taking if you were unconscious? How would a police officer know who to call if your son or daughter were involved in a serious accident? How would a doctor know who to call if you required a live saving operation? Most Americans do not carry with them vital medical information or next of kin details. Yet most Americans do carry cell phones or other personal electronic devices that can store this information. The I.C.E. Program is very simple. The acronym I.C.E. stands for In Case of Emergency and it combines modern technology with the old concept of carrying vital emergency contact information in your wallet or purse. By programming your emergency contact information in your cell phone under the name I.C.E., paramedics, doctors, and police officers can quickly access your emergency phone contacts and, in some cases, have medical history and/or medication information readily available in times when you cannot speak for yourself. The ICE concept was the brainchild of Cambridge-based paramedic Bob Brotchie, who works for the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust in England. He discovered that most accident victims carry no next of kin details, yet most carry a mobile phone. ICE was launched in March of 2005 in conjunction with the Vodafone (a cell phone provider in England) and Daily Express backed Life Savers awards, and was endorsed by Falklands War hero Simon Weston. "The whole idea is brilliant, purely and simply because of modern lifestyles," he said. "It's a very sensible and campaign and I wholly endorse it." There is no simpler way of letting the emergency services know who to contact should you be involved in an accident than by using ICE. The College Park Fire Rescue has embraced this program to enhance the ability of paramedics to save lives. Paramedics and emergency medical technicians often find themselves faced with patients that have altered levels of consciousness and cannot communicate for themselves. They, the emergency medical personnel, have no idea what medical conditions the patient has, what medications the patient takes or what they are allergic to. Administering a medication in the field to treat the patient could complicate the emergency if it reacts with other medications or the patient is allergic to the medication. ICING your cell phone is very simple; Decide who you will nominate as your emergency contact person (you can have more than one contact person. Access your cell phone’s address book and add a contact in the edit menu. Type the acronym ICE followed by a contact name (example, ICE - MOM or ICE - David) Type in the phone number(s) for your emergency contact. Save the entry. Tell your ICE contact that you have nominated them ICE ADVICE Follow these hints to get the best out of ICE: Add ICE to your cell phone only after you've affixed similar information to (or near) the official photo identification you routinely carry in your wallet. Make sure the person whose name and number you are giving has agreed to be your ICE partner. Make sure your ICE partner has a list of people they should contact on your behalf - including your place of work. Make sure your ICE person's number is one that's easy to contact, for example a home number could be useless in an emergency if the person works full time. Make sure your ICE partner knows about any medical conditions that could affect your emergency treatment - for example allergies or current medication. Make sure if you are under 18, your ICE partner is a parent or guardian authorized to make decision on your behalf - for example if you need a life or death operation. Should your preferred contact be deaf, then prefix the number with ICETEXT. This will tell the emergency personnel to use text messaging instead of voice. Our friends at http://www.Snopes.com offer a good deal of information about some hoaxes that have followed. For more information on ICE go to http://www.icecontact.com Please ICE your phone today and spread the word to your friends and family! The following checklist serves as a quick reference and guide for you to follow after a fire strikes. 1. Contact your local disaster relief service, such as the Red Cross, if you need temporary housing, food and medicines. 2. If you are insured, contact your insurance company for detailed instructions on protecting the property, conducting inventory and contacting fire damage restoration companies. If you are not insured, try contacting private organizations for aid and assistance. 3. Check with the fire department to make sure your residence is safe to enter. Be watchful of any structural damage caused by the fire. 4. The Fire Department should see that utilities are either safe to use or are disconnected before they leave the site. DO NOT attempt to reconnect utilities yourself. 5. Conduct an inventory of damaged property and items. Do not throw away any damaged goods until after an inventory is made. 6. Try to locate valuable documents and records. Refer to information on contacts and the replacement process inside on this web site. 7. If you leave your home, contact the local police department to let them know the site will be unoccupied. 8. Begin saving receipts for any money you spend related to fire loss. The receipts may be needed later by the insurance company and for verifying losses claimed on income tax. 9. Notify your mortgage company of the fire. 10. Check with an accountant or the Internal Revenue Service about special benefits for people recovering from fire loss. Source: Cobb County Fire Department Boot Drives College Park Fire Rescue is evolved with 2 boot drives on a regular basis. The Department collects money by standing at select street intersections for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in the Late Summer/Fall. CPFR also collects money for the Georgia Firefighter's Burn Foundation participating in the "Give Burns The Boot " campaign. This money goes to the care and treatment of Children and Firefighters that have been burned in fires. The money also goes to Camp Ooo-u-la, a summer camp that helps heal the emotional scars of children burned by allowing them to be with others that have been burned. INJURY & ILLNESS PREVENTION The prevention of injury and illness is vital to a happy and healthy life. In this section, we will bring you basic preventive measures such as Exercise, Diet, and useful tips for everyday living. In addition we will provide information to prevent common injuries from occurring. FITNESS TIPS: Before any workout, exercise, or physical activity you must warm up first. To warm up begin stretching the "target areas". If at all possible, exercise indoors or at cooler times of the day. In order to get the most out of your exercise, eat foods with little or no carbohydrates after 5pm. It is important to stay well hydrated by drinking large quantities of fluids, preferably water. Website Hosted by Onyx Graphics Copyright 2008, College Park Fire Rescue