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Issue Brief for NASEMSO Members: Drug Shortages and Controlled Substance Regulation

(05/04/12) Current national discussions about medication availability and controlled substance regulation revolve around two separate but interrelated categories of issues. These two issues are complicated, mutually exacerbating, and both are in dire need of resolution. An issue brief is now available for NASEMSO members.

NASEMSO Comments on Maryland Waiver Petition Filed with FCC

(04/30/12) NASEMSO filed comments with the FCC In response to a public notice, released by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB), seeking comment on a petition for waiver of the Commission’s rules filed by the State of Maryland requesting authorization to use 700 MHz band secondary trunking channels for air-to-ground interoperable radio communications.

NASEMSO’s comments supported Maryland’s petition waiver as use of these particular channels should help address Maryland’s operational requirement while avoiding interference to other neighboring public safety operations. To read the petition, click here.

NASEMSO Donates to National EMS Memorial Service

(04/30/12) The 20th Annual National EMS Memorial Service will take place on June 23, 2012 at 6:00 pm MDT (GMT -6:00) at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Please take a moment at that time to join us in remembering our fallen colleagues.

The mission of the National EMS Memorial Service is to honor and remember those men and women of America's Emergency Medical Services who have given their lives in the line of duty, and to recognize the sacrifice they have made in service to their communities and their fellow man.

NASEMSO donated $1,000 to the cause; click here to see others who have also made donations. Please click here to learn how you can support the National EMS Memorial Service as well.

EMS News & Resources

NTIA Recruitment of Board of Directors for First Responder Network Authority

(05/16/12) NTIA announces the recruitment of the Board of Directors of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). FirstNet is an independent authority within NTIA that will establish a single nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network. The Board of Directors will be responsible for making strategic decisions regarding FirstNet’s operations. Expressions of interest for membership on the FirstNet Board of Directors will be accepted until May 25, 2012. Federal Register Notice

Exciting Opportunity for Public Service at HHS/ASPR

(05/14/12) The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting applications for the Director of the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. This is a crucial Senior Executive Service (SES) position that plays an essential role in our nation’s health security. The OPEO Director provides executive leadership and direction for the ASPR’s preparedness, planning, response, and recovery coordination. OPEO is the lead for interagency planning and response activities including management of the Secretary’s Operations Center (SOC), and the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) and Incident Response Coordination Teams (IRCT), the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), HHS continuity of operations (COOP) and continuity of government (COG). During major disasters and emergencies, the OPEO Director is responsible for HHS functions under the National Response Framework. Application Deadline: June 15, 2012. details here

DOT NEMSAC Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for May 30-31, 2012

(05/09/12) A meeting of the DOT National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) Federal Advisory Committee Meeting has been pubished in the Federal Register. The meeting will be held on May 30, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, and on May 31, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT. A public comment period will take place on May 30, 2012 between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT. Written comments must be received by May 25, 2012. The meeting will be held on the 8th floor of the FHI 360 Conference Center at 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC. complete details | online registration