Welcome
Eagle EMS of Boston College is a volunteer student-run organization dedicated to serving the BC community by providing rapid, skilled, and professional responses to medical emergencies and to making this community a safer and better place to learn and live. Through valuable leadership and service opportunities, we are devoted to building our volunteers’ characters, increasing their self-confidence, and preparing them for future service to their families, neighborhoods, and the larger community as women and men for others. We accomplish these goals through superior training, prompt and expert emergency medical care, and community education and outreach.
To request coverage for an event, please fill out our Stand-by Request Form.
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Here are some of our most recent updates:
April 1, 2012
- EEMS has been given the 2011"Ever to Excel" University leadership award!
- You're cordially invited to the 3rd Annual Eagle EMS Awards Dinner! The event will be Wednesday, April 18th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Irish Hall of Gasson.
- Marathon Monday coverage is up on EMS Manager
- Operations
- Tuesday, April 3rd: Men's Baseball, 1400-1800 hours (Supervisor).
- Wednesday, April 4th: Women's Lacrosse, 1400-1800 (EMT and Supervisor)
March 25, 2012
- Come join us this Monday, March 26th 19:00-20:00 PM in Higgins 263 for an "Athletic Trainer" CME class.
- You're cordially invited to the 3rd Annual Eagle EMS Awards Dinner! The event will be Wednesday, April 18th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Irish Hall of Gasson.
- Operations
- Wednesday, March 28th: Men's Baseball, 1400-1800 hours (Supervisor).
- Friday, March 30th: Men's Baseball, 1300-1800 (Supervisor)
- Saturday, March 31st: Men's Baseball, 1200-1700 (All)
- Sunday, April 1st: Men's Baseball 1200-1600 (All)
- Sunday, April 1st: BC SPLASH 0900-1300, 1300-1700 (All)
- Registration is now open for the Spring 2012 Campus- Community Response Team class.
March 18, 2012
- Member Services
- Movie Viewing! TODAY (Sunday) at 4:30PM in the EEMS Office.
- CPR MegCode! Sunday, March 25th at 4:00 PM, meet in the EEMS Office.
- Operations
- Tuesday, March 20th: Men's Baseball, 1400-1800 hours (Supervisor).
- Thursday, March 22nd: Armstrong Ride Time, 2100-0500 (All)
- Friday, March 23rd: Men's Baseball, 1300-1700 (Supervisor)
- Saturday, March 24th: ALC Showdown Rehearsal, 1000-1700 (All)
- Saturday, March 24th: Women's Lacrosse, 1200-1500 (EMT)
- Saturday, March 24th: Baseball/Softball, 1200-1600 (EMT, Provisional)
- Registration is now open for the Spring 2012 Campus- Community Response Team class.
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February 26, 2012
- Prospective Members Information Session Tuesday, February 28th 8:00 PM in Higgins 300. Questions: Jeff Savarino (EagleEMSRecruit@gmail.com).
- Community Outreach!
- Local School Visits (February 28th and March 1st, 13th, and 15th from 1:00-2:00 PM). Do you enjoying working with children? Help teach 5th graders about what to do in an emergency!
- Spring Break Safety Event in the Plex from 1700-1900 hrs on Monday, February 27th. Sign up on EMS Manager if you are interested in distributing EMS supplies!
- Member Services Events: 3rd Annual EEMS Awards Banquet. Save the Date! Wednesday, April 18th 5:30 PM in The Irish Room.
- Training: "Lifting and Moving" hands-on training session this Wednesday, February 29th 1900-2100 hrs in Higgins 263. Questions: Laura Smith (EagleEMSConEd@gmail.com).
- Sign up for shifts on EMS Manager. Additional staffing needed:
- Men's Basketball, Wednesday February 29th 1700-2200 hrs.
- Men's Ice Hockey, Friday March 2nd 1800-2300 hrs.
- Men's Ice Hockey, Saturday March 3rd 1700-2200 hrs.
February 20, 2012
- Prospective Members Information Session Tuesday, February 28th 8:00 PM in Higgins 300. Questions: Jeff Savarino (EagleEMSRecruit@gmail.com).
- Member Services Event: Krav Maga 2.0! Tuesday, February 21st 6-9PM in the Shea Room. Sign up here.
- Training: "Legal Issues in EMS" training session this Monday, February 20th 19:00-20:00 hrs in Higgins 263. Questions: Laura Smith (EagleEMSConEd@gmail.com).
- Sign up for shifts on EMS Manager. Additional staffing needed:
- Women's Basketball, Thursday February 23rd 1700-2200 hrs.
- Relay for Life, Friday February 24th First Shift: 1700-000 hrs & Second Shift: 0000-0600 hrs.
- Men's Ice Hockey, Saturday February 25th 1400-1800 hrs.
Safe travels to the half a dozen Eagle EMS members going to Baltimore next weekend to represent our great organization at the annual National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference!
February 12, 2012
- Vehicle unveil this Thursday, February 16th 1:30-4:30 PM in O'Neill Plaza. Be sure to wear EEMS apparel. Sign up on EMS Manager if you are available!
- Member Services Events:
- Krav Maga 2.0! Tuesday, February 21st 6-9PM in the Shea Room. Sign up here.
- Training:
- HAZMAT training session this Saturday, February 18th 12:00-3:00 PM in Higgins 300. Questions: Laura Smith (EagleEMSConEd@gmail.com).
- Paramedic Assistant class Sunday, February 19th 12-4PM Higgins 300. Registration closed. Payment details to follow! Questions: Meghan Crippen (EagleEMSAdvEd@gmail.com)
- Sign up for shifts on EMS Manager. Additional staffing needed:
- Women's Basketball, Thursday February 16th 1700-2200 hrs.
- Armstrong Ride Time, Thursday February 16th 2100-0500 hrs.
- Women's Ice Hockey, Friday February 17th 1200-1600 hrs.
- Women's Ice Hockey, Saturday February 18th 1300-1500 hrs.
February 5, 2012
- Member Services Events!
- Krav Maga 2.0! Tuesday, February 21st 6-9PM in the Shea Room. Sign up here.
- Click here and thoughtfully nominate any member for any of the four awards at this Spring's 3rd Annual Awards Banquet!
- Training
- Burn training session this Thursday, February 9th at 7PM Higgins 263. Questions: Laura Smith (EagleEMSConEd@gmail.com).
- Paramedic Assistant class Sunday, February 19th 12-4PM Higgins 300. Register here. Questions: Meghan Crippen (EagleEMSAdvEd@gmail.com)
- Sign up for shifts on EMS Manager. Additional staffing needed:
- Women's Basketball, Thursday, February 9th 1700-2300 hrs.
- Ice Skating Show followed by Men's Club Hockey, Friday, February 10th 1600-2300 hrs.
January 22, 2012
- Mandatory Membership Meeting this Thursday, January 26th at 7PM, McGuinn 121. Questions: Brianna Fitz (EagleEMSHR@gmail.com).
- Documentation training session this Wednesday, January 25th at 7PM in Higgins 121. Questions: Laura Smith (EagleEMSConEd@gmail.com).
- Sign up for shifts on EMS Manager. Additional staffing needed:
- Armstrong Ride Time, Thursday, January 26th 2100-0500 hrs.
- Women's Basketball, Sunday, January 29th 1500-2100 hrs.
December 4, 2011
- Reminder: Membership requirements are in effect through December. Questions: Brianna Fitz (EagleEMSHR@gmail.com).
- Thanks Continuing Education Coordinator, Laura Smith, for a great semester of training. Send us suggestions for next semester!
- Sign up for shifts on EMS Manager. Additional staffing needed at:
- Women's Basketball on Wednesday, December 7th
- Women's Ice Hockey and Nights on the Heights (NOTH) Concert on Friday, December 9th
- Women's Ice Hockey and Plex Study Break on Saturday, December 10th
November 27, 2011
- Final Membership Meeting this Wednesday, November 30th 7Pm Devlin 008. Questions: Brianna Fitz (EagleEMSHR@gmail.com).
- "Semester Case Review" CME this Monday, November 28th 7-8PM in Higgins 263. 1 MA CME will be offered.
- Additional staffing needed at Men's Hockey on Sunday, December 4th as well as next Tuesday, December 6th!
- Last Change: Official Eagle EMS zip-up jackets on sale. Deadline for purchase TOMORROW, Monday 28th at midnight (no exceptions).
See you this Thursday at 7PM!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
November 20, 2011
- Save the Date: Final membership meeting of the semester Thursday, December 1st at 7PM!
- "Triage, Treatment, and Transport" CME this Monday, November 21st 7-8PM in Higgins 263. 1 MA CME will be offered.
- Official Eagle EMS zip-up jackets will be on sale next week. Stay tuned for a special sign-up/payment email!
Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
November 13, 2011
- Special thanks to Jeff Savarino for National Collegiate EMS Week and Seth Weil/Gus Godley for a great Turkey Dinner!
- "Diabetes and AMS" CME this Monday, November 14th 7-8PM in Higgins 263.
- Turkey Bowl Flag Footbal Tournamentl- Wednesday, November 16th at 2:00 PM.
- BCPD hosted Krav Maga class, medical coverage needed- Saturday, November 19th at 5:00 PM.
- "Nights on the Heights" open ice skating in Conte- Saturday, November 19th at 7:00 PM.
Have a great final full week of classes before Thanksgiving!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
November 6, 2011
- "Alcohol, Drugs, and EMS" CME this Tuesday, November 8th 7-8PM in Higgins 263.
- NCAA Field Hockey this Saturday (11/12) and Sunday (11/13). BC Splash this Sunday (11/13). Sign up on EMS Manager.
- National College EMS Week is THIS week. Check EMS Manager for events and times- any and all help is appreciated!
- For all Massachusetts and National Registry EMTs with expiring certifications, EMT Refresher at BC on November 19th. Click Here to sign up.
- Thanksgiving Dinner! Homemade. This Sunday, November 13th at 6:45 PM in the office. Sign Up Here!
Reminder: This Friday, November 11th is Veteran's Day, so show some support and wear yellow!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
October 30, 2011
- Mandatory Membership Meeting- this Wednesday, November 2nd at 7PM in Devlin 008. Contact Brianna Fitz with questions/concerns!
- National Collegiate EMS Week November 7th-11th. Sign up on EMS Manager to help throughout the week!
- MedFlight Critical Care Conference this Friday, November 4th from 9AM - 2PM at Hanscom Air Force Base!
- BC vs. FSU Thursday night football game on Thursday, November 3rd. We need extra crews on for this game, so please consider signing up! We will also be covering Men's and Women's Hockey as well as Men's Rugby and a Vanessa Carlton Concert through the weekend.
- Krav Maga (Last Chance!)- Brought to you by your Member Services Coodinators. Saturday, November 5th. Sign Up Here!
- Eagle EMS Thanksgiving Dinner (Save the Date!) Sunday, November 13th at 4 PM. Sign Up Here!
- National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference- Baltimore City- February 24th-26th. Sign Up Here!
October 23, 2011
- Reminder: Members must attend 1 training a month and staff 2 events. Contact Brianna if you are struggling to fulfill requirements!
- C-Spine and Back-boarding CME taught by physicians of UHS this Thursday, October 27th at 7PM in Higgins 263.
- Final Documentation Class of the semester this Tuesday, October 25th from 7-8 PM in Higgins 263. (CME credit NOT offered)
- BC vs. FSU Thursday night football game on Thursday, November 3rd. We need extra crews on for this game, so please consider signing up!
- Eagle EMS PT Tomorrow, Monday October 24th at 2:45 PM in the office. Sign Up Here!
- Krav Maga- Brought to you by your Member Services Coodinators. Saturday, November 5th. Sign Up Here!
Good luck on exams,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
October 16, 2011
- C-Spine and Back-boarding CME Tomorrow, Monday October 16th at 7:00 PM in Higgins 263.
- PlexaPalooza this upcoming Friday, October 21st featuring Super Mash Bros. Consider signing up on EMS Manager!
- Men's Hockey this upcoming Friday, October 21stt Don't wait until the last minute to sign up for October events!
- Krav Maga- Brought to you by your Member Services Coodinators. Saturday, November 5th Save the date!
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class at BC on October 22nd and 23rd. Cost: $200. Click Here to sign up. Last Chance!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
October 10, 2011
- Bleeding and Shock CME this Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 PM in Higgins 263.
- Click Here to see a list of EEMS Officers and Office Hours. Come up to the Eagle EMS Office M-F during the day!
- Sign up on EMS Manager to help staff almost a dozen club sport, varsity athletic, and student events this week/weekend.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class at BC on October 22nd and 23rd. Cost: $200. Click Here to sign up.
- For all Massachusetts and National Registry EMTs with expiring certifications, EMT Refresher at BC on November 19th. Click Here to sign up.
- National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF) Conference this February 24th-26th in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Fill out this form if interested.
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
October 2, 2011
- This Tuesday's, October 4th Membership Meeting has been POSTPONED!
- Monthly Membership Requirements are now in effect. Visit the Library Tab of EMS Manager for requirement details!
- Click Here to see a list of EEMS Officers and Office Hours. Come up to the Eagle EMS Office M-F during the day!
- Healthapalooza this Wednesday, October 5th from 11-3PM in O'Neill Plaza. Join us to promote student health!
- Women's Rugby this Saturday, October 8th. Don't forget about Ride-Time!
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class at BC on October 22nd and 23rd. Cost: $200. Click Here to sign up!
- For all Massachusetts and National Registry EMTs with expiring certifications, EMT Refresher at BC on November 19th. Click Here to sign up!
- National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF) Conference this February 24th-26th in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Fill out this form if interested!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
September 25, 2011
- "BC Football Operations" CME this Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 PM in Higgins 263.
- Did you attend the required membership meeting and BBP session this week? If not, make sure you email Brianna to remain active!
- Join your Member Services Coordinators for a free dinner at Roggie's Sports Bar this Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00 PM. RSVP Here!
- Parent's Weekend Football Game this Saturday, October 1st at 12:30 PM. Please sign up on EMS Manager to help out.
- Don't forget to sign up for Ride Time on EMS Manager. Lets make sure we cover every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night!
- "Pops on the Heights" and Field Hockey this week! Sign up on EMS Manager.
- Want to learn how to save a life?! EMT classes begin this Monday, September 26th. Last chance! Sign-Up Here
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
September 12th, 2011:
- Required Membership meeting and Bloodborne Pathogens session Monday, September 19th at 7:00 PM in Devlin 008. Perspective members welcome!
- Football Game this Saturday at 12:30 noon. Please sign up on EMS Manager to help (It will be a busy game!)
- We need victims! ATLS class at BIDMC this Thursday, September 15th from 12:30-5:00 PM. Monetary compensation. Contact me!
- Don't forget to sign up for Ride Time on EMS Manager.
- First CPR class of the year this Sunday, September 18th from 12:00-4:00 PM.
- Want to learn how to save a life?! EMT classes begin next week. Sign up as soon as possible!
- Enjoy your first full week of classes!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers
August 30, 2012:
- First Home Football Game this Saturday at 12:00 noon. Please sign up on EMS Manager to help (It will be a busy game!)
- Two Freshman Welcome Week Events are being staffed by EEMS
- Check EMS Manager for a quickly growing operations schedule and our revamped educational calendar. Please update personal information.
- This is going to be a fantastic year! Thank you to all of the dedicated members returning. Remember, its never too late to get involved.
- Safe travels back to the Heights and a great first week before classes start. Gasson is amazing and BC has never looked this great!
All the best,
Chris Faherty and the Eagle EMS Officers