NHAEMT Says Goodbye to David Dow

The NHAEMT will sorely miss David Dow. Due to the tireless hours of passion and dedication that Dave gave solely to create a group for the EMS Professionals in the State of NH, NHAEMT came to be.

It is in his honor that I will dedicate my term to that original desire of Dave's and work toward the rebirth and growth of NHAEMT.

In quiet, peace and respect to a great guy who loved us all and gave so that others could live...may his memory live and grow with us.

Jennifer Frenette, NHAEMT President

Info from the NH BEMS re: David Dow

The Division of FST & EMS is saddened today to announce:

David F. Dow, a longtime member of the NH EMS System, passed away this morning at his home in Greenville, NH.

David was a good friend and will be missed by all.

As arrangements are finalized, the Bureau will keep the EMS community informed.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

NREMT Board of Directors Approves Examination Option in Lieu of Refresher and Additional Continuing Education for Re-certification

In November 2006, the NREMT Board of Directors approved the option to validate continued cognitive competency by passing the newly introduced computer based test established by the NREMT. Nationally Registered EMTs (Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic) can take the NREMT Computer Based Test (CBT) in lieu of completing a refresher and the additional continuing education hours prescribed in the NREMT re-certification requirements. Read the rest of the article here.

It's important to note that the NH Bureau of EMS is not accepting this form of re-registration at this time. The EMS and Trauma Services Coordinating Board will be reviewing this, so if it's an option you would like to have, let the NHAEMT officers know!