Cumberland Goodwill EMS

Chromebooks In Service

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May 022012

Paramedic Sam Robinson working on one of the new Chromebooks

Last year, Cumberland Goodwill began exploring how Google’s Chromebook’s could help our providers in the field. Last month, three new Chromebooks were put into service at our company. Primarily utilized at standbys, trainings, or on scheduled transports, these Samsung Series 5 Chromebooks have already made an impact on our company’s communications abilities. Continue reading »

Updated- Now Hiring!

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Jul 262011

Do you have what it takes?

If you’re up to the challenge of being a part of one of the busiest companies in Cumberland County, have we got an opportunity for you! Cumberland Goodwill EMS is looking for EMTS, Paramedics, and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurses to join our team as either full time EMTs or part time advanced life support personnel!

Special May Video Spotlight- the Opticom System

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May 062011

As part of the road diet in Carlisle, new traffic pre-emption systems have been installed on Hanover and High streets. We made a quick video showing off the system, which just went live this week!

April Fools 2011- Cumberland Goodwill Begins New Service

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Apr 012011

Please Note: This post was Cumberland Goodwill’s 2011 April Fools Day contribution. At this time, our Rehab is limited to responses within the current timeframe only, we apologize for the inconvenience.

Our modified Rehab 40 at the scene of a fire

We’re pleased to announce that our service has been licensed to begin serving a portion of our community that we had previously missed. Following a rigorous inspection and legal agreements, our company was granted permission to begin inter-time rehab response. This will allow our service to provide re-hydration, shelter, and food to our community first responders who lived well before our rehab service existed.

March Spotlight- Transport Scheduling

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Mar 242011

Three of our non-emergency transport vans

What sets Cumberland Goodwill apart from some other area medical transportation services is a unique provider-supervisor-dispatcher interaction. Other services have a dedicated call center detached from where any transport crews sit. At Cumberland Goodwill, we’re different. Our providers complete their charts in the same workroom area where our transports are scheduled. Providers have access to a live-view touchscreen transport scheduler that enables them to see new transports when they arrive, print off a copy of the dispatch sheet, and promptly respond to any calls for service. We’re focused on making sure our providers, supervisors, and dispatchers all are on the same page so that we can better serve our community. Continue reading »