St. Lucie County Fire District
News Release
Contact: Catherine Whitaker
Public Information Officer
St. Lucie County Fire District
cwhitaker@slcfd.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2008
St. Lucie County Fire District Advance Life Support Competition Team comes in Third in National Competition
St. Lucie County, FL – The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) Advance Life Support Competition Team placed third in a national competition over the weekend. The team includes: Rob Schooley, captain, Eric Wright, Elisa Prevatt, and Rob Newman.
The competition took place at the Fire-Rescue East Conference, held in Jacksonville, Florida. A total of 16 teams participated in two-rounds of competition. In the first scenario, teams were confronted with a post-hurricane situation with multiple patients. The scenario was conducted in total darkness to simulate a power loss. In the second scenario, the teams dealt with four patients at a construction site. The SLCFD tied for second in the first round of competition and was one of only three teams to advance and qualify to compete in the second scenario.
“This is a newly created team and to place this well is a tribute to their hard work and commitment to their profession,” explained Fire Chief Ron Parrish. “The team did a great job. We are very proud of their accomplishment, and I know they are looking forward to advancing in next year’s competition.”
This is only the third time the team has competed. They participated in their first competition in Boca Raton in June, 2007. That competition attracted local fire-rescue departments. They competed in their first national competition at the Clinical Conference of Prehospital Emergency Care (ClinCon) last summer, placing 17 among 43 competitors.
“We’ve exceeded our expectations,” said Wright. “The team is excited and humbled by the experience.”
They plan to enter another national competition this coming July taking place in conjunction with the ClinCon Conference in Orlando.
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Photo cutline: The SLCFD Advance Life Support Competition Team placed third in a national competition for firefighters. From left, Barry Baker, President of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association; team members Rob Schooley, Eric Wright, Eliza Prevatt, and Rob Newman; Fire Chief Ron Parrish, and Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Duran.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2007
St. Lucie County Fire District Explorers help install Smoke Detectors in the Community
St. Lucie County, FL – St. Lucie County Fire District Explorers group installed over a dozen smoke detectors on Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Whispering Creek community just north of Fort Pierce. Residents of the community had participated in a recent presentation on fire safety by the SLCFD and signed-up for smoke detectors.
The SLCFD Explorers is a group of high school students interested in the fire service. Along with meetings, members of the group also ride-along with local firefighters.
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Awards and Accolades
HOILMAN NAMED PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR
But he’s still just Doctor Dave to us!
St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) Firefighter/Paramedic Dave Hoilman was recently named Paramedic of the Year by the State of Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. “I’ve always had a passion for medicine,” said Hoilman. “I come from a military background and always knew I wanted to be a man of medicine.” Hoilman has been with the SLCFD since July 1991. During his career he has served in multiple capacities including: Paramedic, Preceptor, Field Training Instructor, Flight Paramedic. He also retains several instructor certifications that include; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP). In addition to the ITLS and PEPP instructor certifications he is also state affiliate faculty for PEPP and ITLS. Dave is a highly regarded national lecturer on the topic of advance airway management. “Dave has always been passionate about emergency medical services and this award is another indication of his professionalism,” said Interim Fire Chief Ron Parrish. “Dave has been an intricate part of the SLCFD team, by sharing his knowledge, skills and abilities he has guided our apprentices and improved EMS Service for this county.” Hoilman has seen a lot of growth in the department and mentored many. He is proud to see those he mentored become successful in the department. “This is a very special department which has retained its family atmosphere while it grows. I am very glad to have been part of guiding that growth,” said Hoilman.
A true team player, Hoilman currently participates on multiple committees and associations. These affiliations include the International Flight Paramedics Association, Aeromedical Safety Committee, Emergency Medical Guideline Committee and the Medical Review Board as part of the St. Lucie County Fire District’s Quality Assurance Program.
Dave enjoys being a part of emergency medicine because he has a direct impact on the situation and can see the results immediately. The SLCFD family is glad he is part of our team and we know he has had a direct impact on making this department better.
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