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NRTI as we knew it is no more, and I don't know what will happen in the future. Technically, I'm still employed by the College, though am enjoying a paid hiatus, and working on everything I couldn't work on when I was spending 70 hours a week running the Program, like cleaning up from the tornado that hit, what, 7 years ago now? I'm also commissioned with a nearby county agency, actually answering to one of the more popular instructors, so I'm still trying to keep my hand in.

I'll continue to post information and news from grads and friends, and also want to keep current with LE news and references.

My College phone and e-mail are pretty much out of service, so I'll be setting up yet another account , so we can stay in touch.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Life Saved During Arduous Work Capacity Test

From the Morning Report:

NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL RIVER
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An NPS employee collapsed while he was taking an arduous work capacity test (WCT) around 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12th. Other employees at the scene responded quickly. After determining that he had no pulse, one ranger began chest compressions while a second administered ventilations via a pocket mask. An ambulance that had been prepositioned at the site in accordance with the park’s fire management protocols responded quickly. An automated external defibrillator (AED) was hooked up; it advised that a shock was needed and one was accordingly administered..........