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Photos from the Vault: Underground ALS

By Annmarie Atkinson | Jan 30, 2012

If ALS stands for “Advanced Life Saving” techniques, what follows should be classified as “Super Advanced Life Saving” techniques. The shots below were taken of the SMRT (Special Medical Response) team together with Penn Care personnel … Read More

Braun Chief XL Delivered to Green Township FD

By Annmarie Atkinson | Jan 27, 2012

Last week Mike Bowman of Penn Care, Inc. delivered a Braun Chief XL G-4500 Type III ambulance to the Green Township Fire Department. The department chose this particular make and model because of the success they … Read More

Photos from the Vault: A Glance Into EMS History

By Annmarie Atkinson | Jan 26, 2012

As we go along celebrating our 25th anniversary at Penn Care, we’ve been rummaging through our old pictures and reminiscing on how EMS has changed over the years. Below you’ll find a few pictures of archaic … Read More

EMTs Do More Work for Less

By Annmarie Atkinson | Jan 13, 2012

The infographic below provides some basic facts about how EMTs do more work for less money. Penn Care, Inc. is now offering free shipping on EMS supplies that are purchased through their online shopping cart* to … Read More

IV Solution Revitalizes Pup

By Annmarie Atkinson | Dec 9, 2011

Typically, the IV solution shipped from Penn Care, Inc. has been used by EMS departments and hospitals around the U.S. to rehydrate patients in dire need of fluids. The beneficiaries of this simple treatment have usually … Read More

Braun Ambulance Delivered to Lafayette Township

By Annmarie Atkinson | Dec 7, 2011

Late last week a 2012 Freightliner M2 on a Braun Super Chief chassis was delivered to the Lafayette Township Fire Department by Darryll Headly of Penn Care, Inc. The decision to purchase this particular ambulance was … Read More

New Mobile ePCR Software Has Been Released

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 30, 2011

The latest in electronic patient data collection has been specifically tailored for use on tablets and laptop PCs. The long awaited emsCharts Mobile 3.0 is an updated version of the existing emsCharts Mobile application. It comes … Read More

Stocking EMS Supplies to Meet New CDC Demands

By Annmarie Atkinson | Nov 24, 2011

Earlier this November, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released updated documentation aimed at helping prevent the exposure of infectious diseases to emergency responders. … Read More

NFPA 1917 Document Still Seeking Input

By Corinthian Dieter | Nov 18, 2011

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recently released a document that is open to public comment with regard to ambulance construction standards. The document itself, entitled NFPA 1917, will essentially replace the Triple K specification which … Read More