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Colorado Dive Rescue Summer Training Series Hosted by Boulder Emergency Squad

Posted by A Amalfitano on June 1, 2010 at 8:51am


The Dive Rescue Summer training series comes to Boulder Colorado, hosted and sponsored by Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S., an all
volunteer, non-profit emergency response team serving Boulder County and
surrounding areas. Certifications are offered for specialized classes and
include basic and advanced dive rescue, dive medicine, light salvage and
recovery, and instructor training.



(Boulder, Colorado). May 28, 2010 -- Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S. is proud to host and
sponsor the Colorado Dive Rescue Summer Training Series coming in June 2010
conducted by Dive Rescue International-DRI of Fort Collins, Colorado. Every
year citizens and visitors of Boulder County enjoy the fun and excitement of
water recreation. "When an accident does occur, it's good to know we've
got a professional team of volunteers who work together seamlessly to respond
and save lives", says Joe Pelle, Boulder County Sheriff.



For the past 25 years B.E.S. has trained their emergency dive and water rescue
teams to the highest international dive standards. During the past few years,
Boulder Emergency Squad, in cooperation with the Boulder County Sheriff's
Department, City of Boulder Fire Department, and the Longmont Emergency Unit,
has co-authored dive rescue standards for all Boulder County dive teams.
"Our county guidelines adhere to the most strict DRI standards used by
dive teams across the globe", says Steve Lanaghen, Dive Instructor for
Boulder Emergency Squad.



Every year DRI conducts the Summer Series throughout the State of Colorado and is
pleased to be working closely with the B.E.S. dive rescue team to bring the
training to the Boulder-metro area.


The class schedule includes a wide selection of dive rescue classes for both the
public safety diver and recreational dive instructors and includes these
topics:



Dive Rescue I June 4-6, 2010


Dive Rescue II June 7-11, 2010


Med Dive June 13-14, 2010


Public Safety Scuba Instructor June 14-18,
2010



Specific classes are filling up and candidates can still register by contacting Diver
Rescue International at (800) 248-3483 ext 18 or www.DiverRescueIntl.com.



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About Boulder Emergency Squad:
B.E.S. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501c.3 technical rescue team
serving the County of Boulder, Colorado. BES provides a number of technical
rescue services at no charge including underwater dive rescue, swift water
creek rescue, vehicle extrication, low-angle scree evacuations, animal rescue, wildland
fire fighting, structural fire support, and is a trained staffing resource for
the Boulder County Sheriff's Department. B.E.S. was incorporated in 1964.



Contact: Andrew M. Amalfitano, Public Information Officer


Boulder Emergency Squad
303-443-4081 http://www.bes-rescue.org


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Wolf Rescued from Pipe

Posted by A Amalfitano on January 27, 2010 at 1:16pm
Teamwork credited with wolf rescue. On the side of a steep slope in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, rescuers worked to successfully free a wolf with its head trapped in a heavy steep pipe. Members of the Boulder Emergency Squad, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and Boulder County Sheriff's Department Animal Control responded and rescued the wolf with the help of a local veterinarian. (Boulder, Colorado). January 27, 2010 -- Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S. along with other agencies, rescued a wolf which had gotten its head stuck in a steel pipe. With medical care provided by a veterinarian, the pipe was carefully cut from around the animals head. The several hour ordeal left the wolf "...in fine condition with only some minor cuts & scrapes", according to Veterinarian Dr. Christopher Blum, VMD of Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic in Golden, Colorado. While playing, the wolf-hybrid had gotten her head stuck in a 6 inch diameter, half-inch thick, eight foot long steel pipe and had evidently been unseen for a few hours. Coal Creek Fire cut the pipe to about one foot long which made the wolf and pipe portable. But, the head was still stuck and the animal was obviously stressed. The problem was metal welded inside the pipe was trapping the wolf's head. "From the moment the wolf was brought to the clinic until it was freed, all of us melded together into a cohesive team, that made the difference", said Blum. The animal control officer agrees. "Without the assistance of Deputy Bryarly, Officer Spensieri, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder Emergency Squad and Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic, this wolf would have died, no question," said Brandy J. Perkins, Animal Control Officer at Boulder County. The scene was on the side of a steep hill on property where a local homeowner raises wolf-hybrids. With the need for sedation. dark approaching and far from an ideal location, the wolf was transported 20 miles to a clinic, its head still stuck in the very heavy chunk of pipe.

After a quick check by the doctor, it was apparent that the wolf was dehydrated and stressed. IVs were started and vital signs monitored as the team set up outside in the parking lot with the BES emergency lighting. The 'patient' was monitored as the rescuers used a side grinder to slowly cut away enough of the metal to get the head out. "The 'operation' was a success", said Chief Andrew Moschetti after the wolf was cleared from the metal pipe. "I am so thankful to everyone who assisted in this rescue. It is so nice to know that BES is always there when we ask for them. They [B.E.S.] provide the equipment and support we need without ever questioning it's for an "animal". These [rescuers] are great and deserve to be recognized for all the good they do!" said Perkins. * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * About Boulder Emergency Squad: B.E.S. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501c.3 technical rescue team serving the County of Boulder, Colorado. BES provides a number of technical rescue services at no charge including underwater dive rescue, swift water creek rescue, vehicle extrication, low-angle scree evacuations, animal rescue, wildland fire fighting, structural fire support, and is a trained staffing resource for the Boulder County Sheriff's Department. B.E.S. was incorporated in 1964. Contact: Andrew M. Amalfitano, Public Information Officer Boulder Emergency Squad 303-443-4081 http://www.bes-rescue.org ###
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Boulder county accomplishment for one of only 300 people this year throughout the world

Posted by Jill Denise Andrews on December 27, 2009 at 6:46am
Jill Andrews, OTR, CHT has successfully recertified by exam as a Certified Hand Therapist! A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who has a minimum of five years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy. In addition, the Certified Hand Therapist has successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory of the upper limb which includes the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder girdle. Because of changes in the profession, every CHT is required to demonstrate continued professional development and competency by recertifying every five years.Benefits of Working with a CHTPeople value the use of their hands and arms and any loss of function through injury or accident may have a devastating effect on their lives. Anyone with an injury wants the very best of treatment to assure maximal recovery. The Certified Hand Therapist credential offers assurance to the public that the therapist has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession and stays up to date with practice within the field.Certification is voluntary and difficult to attain. It involves meeting rigorous standards, developing a long-range career path, and acquiring the advanced study and training required to pass the certification examination. CHTs are therapists who demonstrated a personal dedication to the profession of hand therapy and a desire for advanced competency; they bring to their work a commitment and dedication to reach and maintain the highest standards in their profession. The CHT credential is recognized by many professional organizations as a benchmark for excellence in advanced specialty credentialing in health care.To learn more or to find a CHT near you go to www.htcc.org
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Boulder County Rescue Team Elects Youngest Chief/President in Agency History

Posted by A Amalfitano on September 19, 2009 at 12:00pm

Boulder County Rescue Team Elects Youngest Chief/President in Agency History

Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc, a non-profit 501c.3 volunteer agency elected Andrew J.C. Moschetti to the position of Corporate President and the role of Chief of Operations at their bi-annual elections held this week. Moschetti-26, a five year veteran of the agency, replaces retiring Chief Dan J. Eamon who led the agency for the past four years.

(Boulder, Colorado). September 18, 2009 -- Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S. announced today the election of Andrew J.C. Moschetti as its newest President and Chief. The 45-year all volunteer rescue team elected Moschetti as its youngest to ever hold that position.

As the person responsible for coordinating search and rescue, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle says he relies heavily on the rescue team for a number of critical emergency services. "Along with several other key volunteer agencies, I rely on the B.E.S. volunteers to help our County and my department perform essential rescue functions", said Pelle.

Stepping down as President and Chief is Daniel J. Eamon, who during his four-year tenure championed new services vital to the county response posture including an equipped and trained wildland fire crew, county-wide water rescue protocols, and a standardized emergency training program known as JointFire

Moschetti recently held the position of Division Chief responsible for emergency services response, training certifications, and operational readiness. "I'm proud to usher in the next era of professional technical rescue services as Chief", said Moschetti, and "Dan [Eamon] has been an extremely valuable mentor to me".

With Boulder Emergency Squad since 2005, Moschetti maintains certifications as an EMT, public safety diver, swift-water rescue technician, wildland firefighter, and extrication technician. He holds degrees from the University of Colorado in Molecular-Cellular-Developmental Biology, Japanese Language and Literature, and Architecture.

Boulder Emergency Squad maintains high proficiency levels necessary to deliver services. "The training provided by B.E.S. is some of the most vigorous in the county since they adhere to NFPA [National Fire Protection Agency] standards", said Bret Gibson, Chief of Four Mile Fire Protection District. According to Moschetti, there are several important training initiatives in the coming months.

About Boulder Emergency Squad: B.E.S. is an all volunteer, 501c.3 technical rescue team serving the County of Boulder in Colorado provides a number of special technical rescue services at no charge. Services include underwater dive rescue, swift water creek rescue, vehicle extrication, low-angle scree evacuations, wildland fire fighting, structural fire support, and is a trained staffing resources for the Boulder County Sheriff's Department. B.E.S. was incorporated in 1964.

Contact: Andrew M. Amalfitano, Public Information Officer Boulder Emergency Squad 303-443-4081 or pio@bes-rescue.org http://www.bes-rescue.org

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