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· ICE Your Cell Phone Now!

ICE stands for "In Case of Emergency." Paramedics turn to a victim's cell phone for clues to that person's identity. You can make their job much easier with a simple idea that everyone should adopt: ICE.

Simply add an entry in the contacts list of your cell phone titled "ICE," with the name and phone number of the person that emergency services should call on your behalf. It only takes a few moments of your time to set-up, but can save a lot of time when trying to get in contact with your loved ones quickly.

· Heat emergencies

It is that time of year again where emergencies related to heat are most abundant. Although heat related problems can affect any age group, infants and the elderly are most at risk. One long-standing rule applies: if it is very hot and humid outside, remain indoors with air conditioning and maintain proper fluid intake. Effects from exposure to heat can be evident in some cases in less than 15 minutes.

Visit our Health & Safety page for precautionary advice on three common types of heat emergencies.

· Anniversary Picnic Photographs

2004 was the commemoration of forty years of service by the VTAS. In June 2004, an anniversary picnic was held at our Highland Lakes building. Photos from that event are now available.