New EMS Dashboard Shows Number Of Calls, Dispatches, Overdoses And More
January 20, 2022
Have you ever wondered how many calls Escambia County EMS answers?
Escambia County EMS has launch a new information dashboard that includes:
- EMS calls dispatched by Emergency Communications (updated daily)
- Transports to local hospitals by EMS (updated daily)
- On-scene cardiac/respiratory arrests (updated weekly)
- On-scene overdoses (updated weekly)
- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI/Heart Attack) events (updated weekly)
- Motor-vehicle crashes (updated weekly)
“This dashboard is an opportunity to further educate the citizens about the services provided by EMS and Emergency Communications,” said Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “Every day, the men and women within our Public Safety department dedicate their lives to the safety and wellbeing of Escambia County citizens, and we believe this dashboard reflects that effort while also educating the general public to the extent of our services.”
Escambia County EMS Chief David Torsell III, who began his career with Escambia County on June 1, 2021, introduced the idea of creating the EMS Dashboard in an effort to convey the services performed by EMS, highlight the volume of calls EMS responds to, and provide access for citizens to view the daily, weekly and yearly 911 call totals.
“I’m encouraged that an idea came to fruition through a collaborative effort between EMS and other county departments,” said Torsell. “The information on the EMS dashboard should help inform our community on how busy we are and what EMS is doing in our community.”
The EMS Dashboard can be found here.
Pictured: A snapshot of the Escambia County EMS Dashboard late Wednesday night. NorthEscambia.com image.
Regional Roundup Household Hazardous Waste Roundup Saturday In Molino
January 20, 2022
The next Escambia County Regional Roundup will be held next Saturday, January 22 at Molino Park Elementary School.
Regional Roundup events provide an opportunity to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste and up to four tires per vehicle, all free of charge. Proof of Escambia County residency is required to participate in Regional Roundup, such as a driver’s license, power bill or voter registration card. This is a residential drop-off program only; no commercial waste accepted. Simply drive up and materials will be unloaded for you – no need to get out of your vehicle.
The event will take place from 8 a.m. until noon in the school parking lot at 899 Highway 97.
Items accepted include:
- Computers (monitors, terminals, keyboards and mice)
- Printers and copiers
- TVs and remotes
- DVD players
- Gaming systems
- Fax machines
- Stereo systems
- Cell phones and telephones
- Paint (up to 20 gallons)
- Fuel (up to 10 gallons)
- Waste oil (up to five gallons)
- Fluorescent lights (up to 10 lights)
- Tires (up to four per vehicle)
- Antifreeze
- Oil filters
- Lubricants and greases
- Solvents
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Batteries (rechargeable, lithium, computer, cell phone, etc.)
- Auto, marine and motorcycle batteries
- Propane bottles
- Pool cleaners
- Household cleaners
Items NOT accepted include:
- Commercial waste
- Electronics that have been gutted
- Appliances, including fans and air conditioners
- Household garbage
- Yard debris or limbs
- Scrap metal
- Medical waste
- Medications
- Furniture and mattresses
- Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)
Five Finalists Announced For Escambia Teacher Of The Year
January 20, 2022
Five finalists have been named for Escambia County Teacher of the Year.
They are, in alphabetical order:
- Laura Hobbs, Lincoln Park Elementary School
- Alison Link, A.K. Suter Elementary School
- Caleb Lovely, Warrington Middle School
- Jamiliya McBride, Pine Forest High School
- Jessica Phelps, Kingsfield Elementary School
The winner will be announced during the Escambia County School District Golden Apple Awards Teacher of the Year Banquet on January 28.
Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
January 20, 2022
Byrneville Elementary School recently named December Students of the Month.
They are:
- 1st Grade: Suzi Pope and William Maxwell
- 2nd Grade: Coraline Pope and Charlie Trawick
- 3rd Grade: Mary Stephen Moody and Cohen Linton
- 4th Grade: Douglas Maxwell and Layla Schoonover
- 5th Grade: Jesse McElhaney and Ashanti Manuel
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Man Shot And Killed After Firing At Deputies In Perdido, Alabama
January 19, 2022
A man was shot and killed by Baldwin County deputies early Wednesday morning in Perdido.
The man has been identified as Ronald W. Flowers II of Bay Minette.
Deputies were investigating a suspicious person on the area of County Road 47 and McCoy Road, about two miles from the Florida line.
The BCSO said that while relaying Flowers’ information to dispatchers, he produced a gun and fired at least one round at deputies. Two deputies returned fire striking Flowers, who died at the scene. The deputies were not injured.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has requested that an independent review of this incident be conducted.
File photo.
Century Man Smuggled Fentanyl Into County Jail, ECSO Says
January 19, 2022
A Century man is facing multiple charges after allegedly parking in the middle of a Century street and for the fentanyl found in his pockets at the county jail.
Deputies found 42-year old Cartise Poindexter asleep in a running 2003 Ford Explorer parked in the middle of Hecker Road near Alger Road, about 50 feet away from a railroad crossing, according to an arrest report.
Deputies reported they were able to wake him by knocking on the window of the vehicle, and he told them that he had left his driver’s license at home. A record check confirm that his driver’s license was suspended by court order and had been suspended multiple times.
While Poindexter was being booked into the Escambia County Jail, a corrections officer located a dollar bill containing a white residue and a clear baggie containing a white powdery substance that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The bag was found in the pocket of the jeans he was wearing, but he told deputies the jeans were his brother’s.
Poindexter was charged with introduction of contraband into a county detention facility, possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended. He was also issued traffic citations for knowingly operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, not wearing a seat belt, and for parking illegally on Hecker Road.
He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $6,000 bond.
Escambia Seeks Input On School Calendars For The Next Four Years
January 19, 2022
The Escambia County School District is seeking input on the school calendars for the next four school years.
Students, parents, teachers, employees, community members, and other stakeholders are being asked to take a survey on the calendars.
“I encourage you to participate in this process by reviewing the draft proposals and taking a brief survey regarding each proposal,” said Superintendent Tim Smith. “Survey results will be analyzed and shared with the District Calendar Committee, comprised of representatives from all stakeholder groups.”
The calendar committee will meet on February 1 in Room 104 of the Spencer Bibbs Center.
The committee’s final recommendation for the proposed amendments to the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 calendars and the new 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 calendars will go before the school board for a vote at their next regular meeting on February 15.
The survey links and each draft proposal can be found by clicking here.. The survey links close on January 28.
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Here’s How To Order Your Four Free At-home COVID Tests
January 19, 2022
Every household in the United States can order four free COVID-19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
To order the tests, visit www.covidtests.gov, or just skip ahead to the actual order form at the U.S. Postal Service website.
The tests are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR, and provide results in about 30 minutes.
According to the CDC, you should take an at-home test:
- If you begin having COVID-19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or
- At least five days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, or
- When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.
A phone number will be announced soon to order the tests for those without internet access.
EREC Crews Complete Winter Storm Power Restoration Duties In The Carolinas
January 19, 2022
Crews from Escambia River Electric Cooperative have completed winter storm power restoration duties in the Carolinas.
With up to about five inches of snow of the ground Sunday, they worked to restore power to Broad River Electric Cooperative members. On Monday and into Tuesday, they worked to assist members of Newberry Electric Cooperative in Newberry, South Carolina.
Pictured: EREC crews worked to repair winter storm damage in South Carolina. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Family Math Night At Beulah Middle School
January 19, 2022
Beulah Middle School will hold a Family Math Night on January 25 from 5:30 until 6:30 in the school cafeteria.
Dinner will be served; parents are asked to RSVP on the school website so plenty of pizza can be ordered.
There will be math games, prizes, refreshment, family fun and a chance to learn about accelerated math courses.