Upcoming EMS Events

National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Saturday, May 26, 2012
From Boston, MA or Paintsville, KY to Washington, DC, US
http://www.muddyangels.com/


National EMS Week 2012
May 20 - May 26
http://www.acep.org/emsweek/


2012 California EMSAAC Conference
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 8:00am - Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 5:00pm
http://emsaac.org


National EMS Memorial Service
Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 6:00pm
Colorado Springs, CO
http://nemsms.org


Ohio Fire Rescue & EMS Expo
October 6–7, 2012
John S. Knight Center in Akron, Ohio
http://ohiofireexpo.com/


EMS World Expo
October 29-November 2 2012
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
http://emsworldexpo.com/


Northern Virginia Fire Rescue & EMS Expo
December 1-2, 2012
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
http://northernvirginiaexpo.com/

Think Pink: And Purple, Too...

Think Pink: And Purple, Too–October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Hanna Brooks Olson, blisstree.com

During the month of October, women will be reaching out to other women in support and assistance, as they help remind each other to get their mammograms, make donations to charitable foundations together, and send their best wishes to those who have survived (or sadly succumbed t0) breast cancer. But it’s important to remember that, across the country (and the world) this month, there are other women in need, too. October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Each year, upwards of 4 million women and children are abused in their homes by their partners or family members. Domestic violence occurs every 15 seconds, and 1 in 4 women is a victim in her lifetime. 1 in 8 are diagnosed with breast cancer.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Upcoming Events

Below is a compiled list of EMS and Fire industry trade shows and events, national medical observances, and other events that may be of interest to you. Feel free to add to our list in the comments section.

JUNE

• 2011 California Ambulance Association (CAA) 63rd Annual Convention; June 15-17, Lake Tahoe; http://www.the-caa.org/
• National EMS Memorial Service; June 25; http://nemsms.org/theweekend.htm     
• Fireworks Safety Month; June1 - July 4;  www.preventblindness.org
• Men's Health Week; June 13 - 19; www.menshealthmonth.org/week/
• 2011 New England Fire/Rescue/EMS Expo; June 24-26; http://newenglandfirechiefs.org/
• National Safety Month; http://morrisonmedical.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-is-national-safety-month.html