Thousand Island Emergency Rescue Service (TIERS)

Just before midnight on January 30th, 2009, TIERS and Cape Vincent Ambulances responded to a routine call for assistance, just as we had thousands of times before. This call however would turn out to be anything but routine. The patient would open fire on the EMS crew that night, striking EMT Mark Davis. Mark was pronounced deceased at Samaritan Medical Center in the early hours of January 31st. Mark had committed his life to helping others. He was employed by TIERS, as well... as Guilfoyle Ambulance Service, Watertown. He was also a Volunteer Firefighter and EMT with Cape Vincent Fire Department. He was known among his colleagues as an exceptional patient care provider, and had a personality that could brighten anyone’s day. Those that knew Mark have countless stories of him making others laugh, cracking a joke, or getting himself into (or out of) a little trouble. Twelve years later, those stories are still relatively commonplace around our kitchen table at TIERS. While those that knew him reminisce, newer members learn about a man of integrity. One who would go out of his way to help anyone, and would have been the first to welcome them into our station and teach them the ropes of being an EMT. Though Mark may be gone, his legacy lives on every time our ambulance rolls out the door. Mark B. Davis January 15, 1984 - January 31, 2009 NYS AEMT-P 352235 In The Line Of Duty

Though it may have a bit of a different look, our socially distant Spring 2021 EMT class is now underway! Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. -Clint Eastwood

A special congratulations goes out to TIERS members Claire Ward and Shawna Bush on their recently acquired NYS Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certifications! These new EMTs will now focus on some in house training with experienced EMTs and Paramedics, and will soon be caring for patients on their own! Congratulations ladies! All of us at TIERS look forward to teaching an mentoring you, and watching you grow into exceptional emergency providers!

A special THANK YOU to our TIERS staff today. TIERS crews have responded to eight different 911 calls since this morning, with two calls occurring simultaneously on two different occasions. One call required transport of two different patients, while another required fire department assistance due to a rather unusual extrication from common household machinery. Thank you to those on shift today, as well as those who came in to help on their day off to answer these calls for help on an uncharacteristically busy Sunday. It is your commitment and dedication not only to TIERS, but to the citizens of the communities we cover that makes the difference! -TF

A great big thank you to Mary Luck! She is a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant in our community. She dropped off a big basket full of 10 gifts bags with special Shea Hand soap, Shea hand sanitizer and gift certificates for a consult. What a very thoughtful and generous gift for our members. Thank you for thinking of us!

Congratulations are due to Justina Burrows for her recent award from Fort Drum Meddac! Though Fort Drum EMS may be her full time job, Justina can be found most Saturdays serving the River Communities as a part time paramedic with TIERS. Congrats Jussy on a well deserved award!

Dr. Sarah Delaney-Rowland was recently recognized as an ‘Unsung Hero’ by the New York American College of Emergency Physicians (NYACEP), a group that supports q...uality emergency medical care and promotes the interest of emergency physicians. Samaritan’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mario Victoria, nominated Dr. Delaney-Rowland and penned a letter to show her leadership, regard for excellence, and dedication to patient care. Please read the full letter at: https://www.nyacep.org/delaney Thank you Dr. Delaney-Rowland! Samaritan and the entire North Country region are so fortunate to have you providing emergency medical care for those who need it.

RING VIDEO DOORBELLS (2nd GEN.) RECALL NOTICE Recall Summary Name of product: Ring Video Doorbells (2nd Generation) ... Hazard: The video doorbell’s battery can overheat when the incorrect screws are used for installation, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: New Instructions Recall date: November 10, 2020 Units: About 350,000 (In addition, about 8,700 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Ring at 800-656-1918 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT, seven days a week, or at www.Ring.com and click on Help then on Installation Services for more information. Recall Details In Conjunction With: Description: This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors: satin nickel (black and silver) and venetian bronze (black and bronze). They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way audio doorbell can be hardwired or battery-powered and supports night vision. The Ring logo is printed on the bottom front of the doorbell and the model and S/N are on a label on the back of the doorbell and the outer packaging. Consumers can determine if their doorbell is included in this recall by entering the doorbell’s serial number at http://support.ring.com/ring-2nd-gen-recall. Only Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) models with certain serial numbers are included. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop installing the recalled video doorbells and contact Ring for revised installation instructions or download them here. Consumers can check if their video doorbell is part of this recall through Ring’s website or app. Incidents/Injuries: Ring has received 85 incident reports of incorrect doorbell screws installed with 23 of those doorbells igniting, resulting in minor property damage. The firm has received eight reports of minor burns. Sold At: Electronics and home goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Ring.com from June 2020 through October 2020 for approximately $100. Importer(s): Ring LLC, of Santa Monica, Calif. Manufactured In: China Recall number: 21-028 Choose Your Recall Emails This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

Over the past year, Emergency Department nurses everywhere have risen to the challenge of balancing their typical duties with essential action and assistance th...rough a monumental health crisis. To the emergency nurses at Samaritan and elsewhere, thank you for your tireless service. Happy Emergency Nurses Week! See more

TIERS is teaching a NYS EMT original class/Emt Refresher starting in January. The class will be held in Clayton on Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9:30. Please contact Instructor Pamela Jones at 315-686-4333 x470 for more details.

There will be a truck from Bottle and Can Retrieval at our Fire station this coming Saturday and Sunday from 7-5. How about you bring all those cans and bottle...s that you are returning after Thanksgiving holiday and donate them to the bottle drive for Scott Whitmore! They will be worth 6 cents each and go to a great cause! Thanks for your support!also this is a no contact event so please just put them in the truck... See more

We are deeply honored that our essential emergency first responders were recognized along side others in our community who helped during the beginning of this pandemic. We are impressed by the dedication of our members and are truly thankful for their continued service. Thank you Clayton Chamber of Commerce for this tribute.

It’s always humbling and with great appreciation when our community holds functions that benefit our organization. Thank you River Muse, Art Gallery & Studio for helping us to continue to serve the needs of the communities we care for.

A job well done by our River Community Fire Departments! We at TIERS are more than happy stand by at these types of incidents for not only the community members, but also for the safety of our neighboring department’s highly trained volunteers who are risking their lives. Whether it be a fire, a motor vehicle accident, an entrapment, a medical call, or anything else, we at TIERS are lucky to work along side such well trained professionals!

Volunteerism. It’s wonderful when community members come together and helps by offering their time and talent to get a project done. Thanks Jim and Gordy. We really appreciate you.

Missing/Endangered Teens Attempt to Locate The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Bree L. Shultz, 14, of Cape Vincent, and Jacob T. Hou...se, 17, of Natural Bridge. Shultz and House were last seen early this morning in Natural Bridge operating a 2000 Honda Recon 250 ATV, color olive green, NY registration 93JA56. Neither were dressed for weather conditions and their whereabouts are currently unknown. Their disappearance appears intentional and they may be in the Natural Bridge, Harrisville or Carthage area. JCSO ATV and road patrols have been actively searching the area with the assistance of the New York State Police, NYS Forest Rangers, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Police, Natural Bridge Fire Department, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, and Carthage Police. If you have any information on their whereabouts please contact Jefferson County dispatch at 315-786-2601, reference file 20S012983. See more

TIERS has multiple Resusci Anne’s that we use for our community CPR training program. Here’s an interesting bit of history for the next time you’re taking a CPR class!

All of us at TIERS are wishing the best for Trooper Whitmore as he fights through this battle. He has always been there to keep our crews safe and lend a helping hand when needed, and is a huge asset to our community! Get well soon Trooper, and we look forward to seeing you back on the road soon!

TONIGHT @ 1800. Please, preregistration is required. Follow the link.

A special Thank You to Reuben, and to all those who have made this fitness center a reality!

A huge thank you to the Thousand Island community for helping us create this wonderful fitness center for our members. Our physical and mental wellness is important to keep sharp.

NEW DATE!!! Please follow the link or scan the QR code on the flyer to register! Pre-registration is required. https://bit.ly/3b53Stz

1-hour core CME. Space is still available. Pre-registration is required.

Always so proud of the teamwork that happens within our EMS community. LifeNet 7-10 (Watertown Base), the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department, NYS Troopers, and the Thousand Island Emergency Rescue Service were working together as a team to respond to an emergency patient in our community. We are always her 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help serve our community.