Rochester Inst. of Technology
Back to Conference 2001 Main Page

Breakout Session III (next session)

Developing the Leader in You -- Kim Rasch, Distribution Services of America. "In EMS, we all learn to be clinicians. The good ones are promoted to managers. But, does being a good clinician make you a good leader? This interactive seminar will highlight the concepts of managers vs. management and leaders vs. leadership and discuss their differences. In addition, this seminar will provide insight on developing skills that will make you a better leader. The seminar will conclude with a group activity incorporating these concepts."
Ms. Rasch has been involved in EMS for 12 years. Kirn attended high school in Greenwich, Connecticut where she helped to found an EMS Explorer Post to introduce high school students to the world of EMS. She has been an EMT for 9 years. She received her Bachelors degree from Bucknell University where she was involved in EMS with the William Cameron Engine Company. She received her Masters degree in EMS from New York Medical College in May 2000. Kirn will be receiving an MPH this May following the completion of her thesis on stress in caregivers. Kirn is currently employed as the Director of Operations for Distribution Services of America.

Pre-Planning Campus EMS Events -- Peter Pascucci, University of Rhode Island. "Concerts, sporting events, and commencements all are unique challenges for campus EMS providers. College campuses hold many types of events, each with unique factors affecting the type and quantity of EMS calls. While no situation may be predicted entirely, preplanning will avoid the potential for disaster."
Mr. Pascucci is the Northeast Regional Coordinator for NCEMSF. Currently, he is a Lieutenant at Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service. He performed the critical role of Chief of Operations and logistics of EMS at the Greyfox Blue Cross Festival. This role included the responsibility of providing EMS to roughly five to seven thousand people over a five-day period. Every year in Rhode Island, Peter Pascucci fulfills the role of Assistant Chief of Operations of EMS for the Snicker's Region I Soccer Championship. The Tournament takes place over four days during July 4th weekend, with 250 soccer teams playing double elimination tournaments. In the year of 1999, he was the EMS coordinator for the U.S. scholar athlete games. Peter has been a member of the Ossing Volunteer' Ambulance Corps since 1995 and has been a member of the University of Rhode Island EMS from 1996 to 2000. Throughout his career in EMS, Peter Pascucci has received the Life Saving Commendation - Charlestown Rescue, and Leadership Hall of Fame at the University of Rhode Island.

Psychological Aspects of EMS -- Kathy McParland, Monroe Community College
"This lecture covers basic points regarding the psychological side of EMS. The lecture will help EMS professionals realize how to get the most from their experiences without suffering from the ever common 'burn-out.'"
Ms. McPartand is currently accredited with a Master's in Education, BA in Theatre Arts, and an EMT-B. She is currently affiliated with Monroe Community College and University of Rochester. She is an A.H.A. instructor trainer, and a PALS instructor. For 10 years, Kathleen McParland has served as a C.I.C. and a C.L.I, for 9 years. She has spent over 17 years volunteering her time in the Perinton Volunteer Ambulance corps and 5 years in the Honeoye Falls/Mendon Volunteer Ambulance corps. Last but not least, she has been a member of the Irish Children's program from 1984 to 1992.

(next session)