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SCCAD Paramedics Recognized By Missouri Page 2

December 2013

Fire Chiefs Association

Hansen EMS Education Fund Established Page 4

Missouri Fire Chiefs Association Recognizes SCCAD Paramedics Several SCCAD Paramedics and Supervisors were honored by the St. Louis Fire Chiefs’ Association at the group’s annual awards luncheon. Crews were presented with Unit Citations in recognition of their efforts in a number of unique rescue situations. Kelly Conner, Amy Koeninger and Chris Loraine were recognized for their efforts during a water rescue of a person from the Missouri River. Chris Picker, Amy Koeninger, Greg Maddock, Tammy Brinker, Dusty Sanders and Jeremy Hunsel received citations for their work during an apartment fire. Donna Lorson and Kevin Griffith were honored for their efforts during a rescue of a swimmer from a local lake.

The plaques commemorating the crews’ awards are displayed in the Executive Board Room at headquarters. Con- gratulations on a job well done to all who were honored!

‘Putting with the Paramedics’ Well Received By Girl Scouts, Parents Kokomo Joes Family Fun Center was abuzz with activity for several Saturday mornings in October and November as St. Charles County Ambulance District Paramedics and support staff hosted the first-ever ‘Putting with the Paramedics’ events. In total, we helped over 200 Girl Scout Juniors (4th and 5th grade) satisfy the requirements of their first aid badge in a fun, exciting way. While navigating the facility’s nine-hole miniature golf course, the girls picked up items for a basic first aid kit. In addition, they rec- eived instruction from SCCAD volunteers on first aid topics and techniques such as bleeding control, splinting, medical alert jewelry and glove use. The registration fee for the event was minimal ($2 per girl) thanks to St. Charles County EMS Outreach, which covered the majority of the cost. Virtually all of the attendees’ parents took time to tell us how much they enjoyed and appreciated the event.

Special thanks to the following individuals, who gave of their time and expertise at one or more sessions of ‘Putting with the Paramedics’! Amy Boggs Dave Henke Heather Briggs Marty Limpert Kelly Cope Scott Keller Angie Craig Trish Kohlenhoefer Josh Dortch Tim Metze Lori Frye Kimberlyn Tihen

Monthly Totals Annual Totals

Medic Oct-13 Oct-12 2013 2012

1 145 134 1279 1248 2 188 161 1733 1760 3 199 195 1921 1947 4 162 141 1621 1511 5 162 146 1557 1570

205 172 152 1578 1585 6 177 141 1570 1572 7 147 128 1299 1234 8 160 155 1613 1536

208 1 7 56 190 9 139 149 1408 1466

14 126 154 1260 1277 15 191 144 1572 1418 215 35 151 938 1380 17 94 72 937 948 30 53 29 431 362 703 80 80 872 841 803 82 91 565 657 804 83 96 864 921 715 81 61 859 769 815 76 95 868 799 821 76 84 832 780 822 76 67 778 773

Other 7 16 322 308

October Property Cost Report

Base / Building Oct-13 Cost

1 1447.11 2 500.73 3 1073.07 4 1600.06 5 670.10 6 616.12 7 1528.84 8 815.62 9 1125.25

10 1128.97 14 1090.85 15 687.16 17 1077.88 30 1108.69 20 305.56 40 595.09 HQ 4179.18

Training 6545.22 Maintenance 2016.42

October Fuel Consumption

Business Breakdown

Truck Number

Oct-12 Usage (gal.)

Chief 67.29 Spcl Ops 20.93

Ops Coord 85.73 Shift Off 38.02

PIO 46.621 Trans Sup South Sup 29.87 West Sup 180.87 East Sup 255.74

Lead 23.70 9611 203.30 9612 44.57 9619 9620 279.83 9621 9623 213.85 9625 223.37 9626 9627 9628 262.91 9629 201.56 9630 189.82 9631 304.89 9633 294.84 9636 38.47 9637 120.40 9638 311.58 9639 290.49 9640 9641 257.79

Truck Number

Oct-12 Usage (gal.)

9642 138.31 9645 197.32 9346 208.19 9347 199.88 9648 176.60 9649 21.36 9650 311.69 9651 308.87 9670 195.88 9671 64.11 9672 9673 9674 9675 179.70 9676 53.67 9678 118.00

Prop Mgr 107.04 Maint Van 106.76

Maint Truck 78.15

Porter 31.80 Porter Van 105.74 Prtr. Truck 31.16 Veh Tech Veh Tech

9690 – Trng. SUV 24.81

9691 – Trng. SUV 14.53

9697 – USAR tow 22.72

9698 – Adm. SUV 13.57

October Overall Call Summary

2013 2012 Variance Transports 1,860 1,881 -1.1% Non-Transports 343 325 +5.5% Other (disregard, etc.) 509 443 +14.9% TOTALS 2,712 2,649 +2.4%

Year To Date Overall Summary

2013 2012 Variance Transports 19,097 19,089 +0.0% Non-Transports 3,068 3,345 -8.3% Other (disregard, etc.) 4,568 4,425 +3.5% TOTALS 26,773 26,859 -0.5%

Hard working and dedicated are two adjectives that many SCCAD Paramedics and support staff would use to describe Mike Hansen. Before his unexpected passing in December 2010, Mike wore numerous hats at the District, including Paramedic, Supervisor and Training Officer. Through all of these roles, he maintained a passion for continuing his own education and passing knowledge on to others.

Mike Hansen EMS Education Fund To Offer EMT, Paramedic Scholarships

With this in mind, Mike’s wife, Diane, along with support from his family, friends and colleagues, have established the Mike Hansen EMS Education Fund, which will provide scholarship opportunities to students enrolled in SCCAD’s EMT and Paramedic programs.

Unlike many finanical assistance opportunities, the Hansen EMS Education Fund Scholarships are not need-based. Rather, the fund seeks to recognize outstanding EMT and Paramedic students who work diligently throughout their program and graduate at the top of their class as valedictorian. Any student enrolled in these District programs is eligible to receive a scholarship. Five scholarships will be awarded to deserving candidates annually, valued at a total of $5,000. The four EMT valedictorians will be awarded $500 each, and the Paramedic program valedictorian will receive $3,000.

A plaque acknowledging the scholarships winners will be displayed at the Training Center, and these individuals also will be encouraged to attend the annual Mike Hansen Memorial Trivia Night, where they will be introduced and acknowledged.

Board Meetings Move To Thursday Evenings Please be advised that the Board of Directors voted to move their meetings from the second and fourth Wednesday of the month to the second and fourth Thursday. The December board meeting, however, will be moved to the 19th because of the Christmas holiday.

Wanda Kohlenhoefer Bids SCCAD Farewell After 12 Years

After December 20, Wanda Kohlenhoefer plans to spend more time with family, in Florida and on the tennis court! After more than a decade in SCCAD’s billing department, Wanda is retiring. During her time with us, Wanda has been our primary pre- biller, responsible for data entry of patient demographics, insurance information and next of kin. She also deter- mines which party to bill, considering many variables for every claim. She’s ensured that we meet all legal require- ments, including valid signatures, valid PCS and more. Wanda leaves big shoes to fill, but her retirement is well- deserved and we wish her the very best!

RPA Corner Year-End Planning To Help Lower Your Tax Bill As the end of the year draws near, the last thing anyone wants to think about is taxes. But if you are looking for ways to minimize your tax bill, there's no better time for tax planning than before year-end. That's because there are a number of tax-smart strategies you can implement now that will reduce your tax bill come April 15. And, with the higher rates put in place with the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, being tax efficient is more important than ever. Put Losses to Work If you expect to realize either short- or long-term capital gains, the IRS allows you to offset these gains with capital losses. Short-term gains (gains on assets held less than a year) are taxed at ordinary rates, which range from 10% to 39.6%, and can be offset with short-term losses. Long-term gains (gains on assets held longer than a year) are taxed at a top rate of 20% and can be reduced by long-term capital losses.1 To the extent that losses exceed gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 in capital losses against ordinary income on that year's tax return and carry forward any unused losses for future years. Given these rules, there are several actions you should consider: • Avoid short-term gains when possible, as these are taxed at higher ordinary rates. Unless you have short-term losses

to offset them, try holding the assets for at least one year. • Take a good look at your portfolio before year-end and estimate your gains and losses. Some investments, such as

mutual funds, incur trading gains or losses that must be reported on your tax return and are difficult to predict. But most capital gains and losses will be triggered by the sale of the asset, which you usually control. Are there some winners that have enjoyed a run and are ripe for selling? Are there losers you would be better off liquidating? The important point is to cover as much of the gains with losses as you can, thereby minimizing your capital gains tax.

• Consider taking losses before gains, since unused losses may be carried forward for use in future years, while gains must be taken in the year they are realized.

Unearned Income Tax A new 3.8% tax on "unearned" income went into effect in 2013, effectively increasing the top rate on most long-term capital gains to 23.8%. The tax applies to "net investment income," which includes interest, dividends, royalties, annuities, rents, and other passive activity income, among other items. Importantly, net investment income does not include distributions from IRAs or qualified retirement plans, annuity payouts, or income from tax-exempt municipal bonds. In general, the new tax applies to single taxpayers with a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of $200,000 or more and to those who are married and filing jointly with a MAGI of $250,000 or more. What's to Come? While there are currently no major changes in federal tax rules planned for 2014 that have been approved by Congress, there are many steps you can take today to help lighten your tax burden. Work with a financial professional and tax advisor to see what you can do now to reduce your tax bill in April. This communication is not intended to be tax advice and should not be treated as such. Each individual's tax situation is different. You should contact your tax professional to discuss your personal situation. 1Under certain circumstances, the IRS permits you to offset long-term gains with net short-term capital losses. See IRS Publication 550, Investment Income and Expenses.

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Cooking In An Emergency: Walnut Apple Chicken Courtesy of:

4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ tsp. each salt & pepper 1½ cups apple wedges 4 tsp. walnuts, coarsely chopped ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. margarine ½ tsp. vanilla extract ¼ cup raisins (optional)

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• Preheat oven to 400º F • Season chicken with salt and pepper, place in baking dish and roast until internal temperature reaches 155º F • Core and peel apples, cut into wedges • Over medium, heat margarine until melted, add apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and raisins • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla • Ladle ¼ of apple mixture over each chicken breast • Serve with salad or other green vegetables

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