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  • Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1:47 PM | Amanda Riordan (Administrator)

    The notice below was received by PAAW leadership on September 10 regarding the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) Model program.

    All – I have been informed that legislative changes are being introduced that will allow for services to participate in the ET3 pilot program proposed by CMMI and CMS. Wisconsin agencies interested in applying for the ET3 pilot are encouraged to do so as soon as possible due to the deadline for applications being September 19, 2019 (nine days from now). We are very much aware of the short time frame for applying and encourage you to share this news with your agency, any partner organizations, stakeholders, and membership of your representational groups. We understand the CMMI and CMS may be releasing a “round two” and “round three” opportunity in the future but have no other details on that at this time. We will be pushing out updates on the legislative initiative as we receive them.

    Specific information can be found on the ET3 Model main page, the ET3 Frequently Asked Questions page and the ET3 Model Eligibility Fact Sheet. There are additional resources listed on those pages. 

    Mark Lockhart, NRP
    EMS Section Chief, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care
    Wisconsin Department of Health Services
    Main: 608-266-1568 | Direct: 608-261-6870


  • Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:52 AM | Amanda Riordan (Administrator)

    Congratulations to the following winners of the Savvik/PAAW 5.11 Tactical Giveaway!

    Colfax Rescue
    Donald Knutson, Director

    St. Croix Emergency Services
    Joanne Kenney, Office Manager

    Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance
    Eric Ellis, Operations Supervisor

    Learn more about how Savvik can help YOUR ambulance service save big at www.savvik.org.

  • Wednesday, August 14, 2019 4:18 PM | Amanda Riordan (Administrator)

    It's time! Nominate yourself or another person for the board of the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin.

    Please note that in order to nominate a candidate your organization must work for an ambulance service member in good standing. 

    The election of board members will take place at the PAAW Annual Meeting at 9:30 am on September 13 at Divine Savior Hospital (2817 New Pinery Rd, Portage, Wisconsin 53901) in Portage. Nominations can also be submitted from the floor during the meeting.

    Thank you for your ongoing support and participation.

    Nominate Now►

  • Tuesday, July 16, 2019 7:25 AM | Amanda Riordan (Administrator)

    Tim Couillard, Critical Care Paramedic Supervisor with PAAW Member Bell Ambulance, was recently recognized at the American Ambulance Association’s 2019 Stars of Life Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

    Tim, a loving husband, and father to three beautiful girls has a passion for sharing his knowledge and learning everything he can.  He was chosen as the 2017 Employee of the Year at Bell, which led to his participation in the Stars event this year.  When asked what Tim did to earn an employee of the year nomination, he replied, “Well…I just went to work and did my best,” which I think we can all appreciate.  In talking with Tim, it is easy to recognize how much pride he takes in his work, whether it is training others or pushing himself to learn more.  He earned his certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in 2017, in part, so he could better understand the system he is a part of.
    You can read Tim’s full Star of Life bio here

    Tim had the following to say about his experience at the Stars event:

    “It was amazing.  I am so honored to have been a part of an event like this, to hear everyone else’s stories and be recognized alongside so many…I’m grateful.”  

    I asked Tim what he will carry forward from participating in this event.  Although the opportunity to spend some time traveling and sightseeing with his wife was near the top of his list of favorites, he also offered the following:

    “It was cool to see what upper management is out there doing for us daily.  We don’t normally get to see that.  We were able to meet with lawmakers and talk about the Public Safety Officer’s Death Benefit.  Honestly, I didn’t even realize it existed…but then to learn it exists and find out police officers and firefighters are covered, but we’re not because we work for a private service…that’s not right!  We’re all out there working together, on the same scenes, for the same reasons and we all deserve to know our families will be taken care of should something happen.” 

    Tim’s advice for others in EMS? 

    “Remember why you got into it, and learn as much as you can about the company you work for and the industry you’re in.” 

    Congratulations, Tim!  We’re proud to have you as part of our EMS team and look forward to the great things you’ll do for EMS in the future. 


  • Sunday, June 30, 2019 8:10 AM | PAAW Administrator (Administrator)

    A note from Wisconsin EMS Section Chief Mark Lockhart

    The Funding Assistance Program application period will open on Monday, July 1 at 12 noon and close at the end of business on Wednesday, July 17. The application and required expense report will be available in e-licensing – service directors will need to log in to complete both forms beginning on July 1. These two forms will be submitted through e-licensing during the application period. In addition, the Municipal Signature and Population Verification Page must be completed (including signatures) and uploaded as a document into the documents tab of e-licensing. Between now and July 1, we encourage you to review the FAP Grant Guidance document (especially the Getting Started section), the Frequently Asked Questions document and the FAP Purchasing Guide.

    We strongly encourage you to review these documents now and get a head start on the process. Thank you!


  • Wednesday, May 01, 2019 12:42 PM | PAAW Administrator (Administrator)

    Meet Larry Knuth, PAAW Director! Larry is vice president of operations at Paratech Ambulance Service. He is proud to help move mobilehealthcare in Wisconsin forward!


  • Monday, April 22, 2019 9:29 AM | PAAW Administrator (Administrator)

    On April 10, more than 100 mobile healthcare professionals convened in Madison to educate legislators about key mobile healthcare topics. Don't miss photos on PAAW's Facebook page!

  • Monday, March 04, 2019 2:25 PM | Amanda Riordan (Administrator)

    Meet Tom Tornstrom, PAAW's Treasurer since 2014. Tom leads Tri-State Ambulance, and also serves on the American Ambulance Association board.

  • Friday, February 22, 2019 8:08 AM | Amanda Riordan (Administrator)

    Chris Anderson of Bell Ambulance has proudly served Wisconsin with world-class mobile healthcare for more than two decades.


  • Friday, February 15, 2019 8:07 AM | Amanda Riordan (Administrator)

    Patrick Ryan of Ryan Brothers Ambulance, has served Wisconsin mobile healthcare in a variety of roles over many years.



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