Emergency Preparedness Net

12/04/2023

So what is that household CO detector telling you when it alarms? Probably not what you might be expecting.

I was doing some research about CO levels and signs and symptoms of exposure and came across something interesting that I did not realize until now.

My initial thought about a home CO Detector was that when it sensed CO Present at a specific threshold it would alarm. What actually occurs is the sensor samples the air and tracks the amount of CO present over time. The alarm will sound when certain levels of CO are present for a specific amount of time. For example if the level gets to 150 PPM the gas would need to be present for at least anywhere between 10 to 50 minutes before it alarms (depending on the alarm).

Something to keep in mind if responding to a call for potential CO poisoning....they may have been exposed longer than they thought.

04/06/2023

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12/12/2020

08/29/2020

If you are a nurse, physician or other healthcare provider looking for an option for completing your Basic Life Support course requirements this year, this could be the option for you!

Are you a healthcare provider looking for a BLS Course? Mid-Minnesota EMS Education offers a blended American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course. Upon signing up for the course you will receive a link to the on-line content which can be completed at your leisure. Once completed, contact us to arrange for your short in person skills verification session. Cost is $85 and includes both the online course and skills session! Sign up and begin your course today! https://mmemsed.enrollware.com/enroll?id=3974175

07/28/2020

Are you a day care provider needing to update your CPR and First Aid certification? Mid-Minnesota EMS Education offers Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid in a blended format. Enroll in the course and complete the classroom portion online at your leisure, then contact us to schedule your skills session. Cost is $90, including the skills session. You may register at https://mmemsed.enrollware.com/enroll?id=3989103 or by calling us at 320.270.1445.

07/16/2020

Millerville Fire Department is looking for volunteers for the fire department and the first responders.

07/14/2020

Here is our BIG Announcement!

Mid-Minnesota EMS Education, Inc. will be conducting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course beginning August 25, 2020 at the Alexandria Fire Hall. Class will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 1800-2200. This will be a blended with online lectures and skills sessions. For more information please contact us at info@mmemsed.com or by phone at 320.270.1445. Registration for the course can be found at: https://mmemsed.enrollware.com/enroll?id=3938781

06/30/2020

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