Seminar Presented by:
A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P
Editor-Emeritus, JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services)
Greg Frailey, DO, EMT-P
Rich Kuklentz, RN, EMT-P

Program Description:

The workshop is designed for anyone involved in delivering emergency services after a mass-casualty incident. A community’s EMS, fire, rescue, police, aeromedical, fire-police, emergency department, and dispatch center ... (Full Story & Photos)

While meeting with FAME EMS Treasurer Richard Wilcher, Chief Michael Coldren, Juniata Terrace Mayor John Wagner, and Executive Director Pat Shoop in Lewistown, I was happy to announce that the non-profit organization will be receiving Community Project Funding for the purchase of video laryngoscopy equipment.
Multiple studies have demonstrated that the use of this equipment improves patient outcomes ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fame EMS responded to over 65 calls during the 3 day snow emergency. These incidents included medical emergencies, fires, motor vehicle accidents, and Paramedic assist calls. Fame EMS would like to thank the many fire stations and staff that assisted us during this challenging time. ... (Full Story)

History of Fame EMS
Origins and Early Development

Fame Fire Company, one of the original fire companies, was established in the early 1850s in the borough of Lewistown. Together with Henderson Fire Company, Fame Fire Company provided fire protection services to Lewistown Borough and the surrounding communities. In 1923, Fame Fire Company began transporting patients using a donated hearse. This marked ... (Full Story)

Fame Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (Fame EMS)

Located at 701 Valley Street in Lewistown, Fame Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (Fame EMS) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to delivering essential basic and advanced life support services. Serving over 26,000 residents across six municipalities in Mifflin County, PA—including Lewistown Borough, Juniata Terrace Borough, Burnham Borough, ... (Full Story & Photos)