Upcoming events

Events of interest to the membership. If you have items that you wish to see included, contact; Gary Saffer.

Updated January 3, 2002

House of Representatives Meeting

House meetings for the first half of 2002 are as follows. All members are invited to attend. If you are interested, contact your representative. 
Wednesday February 27, 2002   18:00
Wednesday March 20, 2002      09:30
Wednesday April 24, 2002      10:00
Thursday May 30, 2002         18:00
Wednesday June 26, 2002       09:30


BPPA EMS Division officers for 2002

Executive Board

President       Dianne Cavalieri
Vice President  Paul O'Brien
Secretary       Sean Stentiford
Treasurer       Thomas Alfieri
Chief Steward   Len Shubitowski

Ambulance
A1-		Bob Gurley
A2-		Megan Tuthill
A3-		Jose Archilla
A5-		Roberta Rumsis
A6-		Joseph Lee
A7-		Paul Ciampa
A8-		Ian Riley
A10-		Heather Hartford
A11-		Zonius Wiley
A12-		Daniel Morrissey
A13-		James Salvia
A14-		John Cotter
A15-		Virginia Famolare
A16-		Robert Locke
A18-		Joseph Thomas
Paramedic
P1-		Gary Saffer
P2-		Thomas Binnall
P3-		Susan Schiller
P5-		Sharon Tausevich
P16-		John Gill

Operations-		Chris Hanson
Training/HQ-		Daniel White
BLS Spares-		
ALS Spares-		Robert Morley
Lieutenants-		Scott Beers

At-Large

			Sean O'Brien
			Michael Giunta
			Anne Norton
			Eric McDevitt
			Philip McGovern
			Michael Reardon
			Joseph O'Hare
			Kevin O'Connor
			William Lewis
			Michael Sullivan

Emergency Medical Care Advisory Board (EMCAB)Committee Meetings

These meetings are open to any interested party. The committees draft
regulations and advise the EMCAB on policy. Participation from field providers
is important if we want to see regulations that reflect the concerns of field providers.
OEMS lists the dates and locations for all EMCAB and standing committee meetings at this link;MASS OEMS
Region IV meetings can be found at this link; Region IV Meetings

Boston EMS Pipe and Drum Band

Introducing the Boston EMS Regimental Pipes and Drums

On March 24, 1998, the first meeting of those interested in forming an EMS Pipe and drum band was held in one of the Boston EMS Academy classrooms. From this starting point, a group of dedicated EMT's and Paramedics have begun to practice playing Highland Bagpipes, and Drums in preparation for a performing, marching pipe band. All of the members are new adult learners in these instruments. Our mission is to advance and promote our chosen profession, to provide an air of dignity, and decorum to EMS related events, the most solemn of which are the memorials and funerals of Members, their families, and coworkers.

Now named The Boston EMS Regimental Pipes and Drums; The only EMS based pipe and drum band in the nation to date, the bands' members have worked for months in becoming proficient in the music at weekly practices. The Regiment operates independently, and is solely funded by its members, and the generous support of donations, and fundraising efforts. We are fast approaching the point when we will be considering Uniform designs, and eventually, public appearances.

Practices are held every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 in the 6th floor of the Nursing Education Building, across Mass Ave. from BMCH. Enter through the parking garage on Northampton St., and come on up!

Currently, the Regiment is seeking new members to join in our efforts. No prior Musical experience is necessary, as all members are new, adult learners. Any EMS workers in the area are welcome to join the Regiment. All members have equal input as to the decisions of the Regiment. We would be proud to have representatives from all area ambulance companies amongst our numbers. If interested, please contact one of our members:

Paul Ciampa, President
Shelia Leahy, Treasurer
Ed McCarthy, Secretary

CONTACT NUMBERS: 617-881-3696 * 617-881-7147 * 718-329-6230
E-MAIL: E-mail to: EMSsBasn@AOL.COM