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House Bill 52 signed  by Governor DeWine

This reverses House Bill 509.   CE sites and instructors are going to continue to do the exceptional work they have been doing for years.

SUBSTANCE ABUCE TRAINING GRANT 

Notice Of Funding Opportunity for 2023
Rural EMS Training Grant Program
Applications due May 1, 2023
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2023 Rural EMS Training Grant Program. There have been important revisions to the amount of funding available and the anticipated number of awards that will be granted.
SAMHSA encourages rural EMS agencies (both fire-based and non-fire based) operated by a local or tribal government, as well as rural non-profit EMS agencies, to apply.
Review the NOFO announcement for a full description of the training program, eligibility information and award details. All applications are due May 1, 2023.
The goal of this SAMHSA program is to recruit and train EMS personnel in rural areas with a particular focus on addressing substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD) substance use and mental disorders. Grant recipients will be expected to train EMS personnel on SUD and COD, trauma-informed, recovery-based care for people with such disorders in emergency situations and, as appropriate, to maintain licenses and certifications relevant to serve in an EMS agency.
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Jack Liberator, Past President of oaems, Father of EMS, Passed Away July 4, 2025, 95 yrs old see below for info

Jack Liberator  service info and link to his full obituary

https://www.cantonrep.com/obituaries/pwoo1222385

July 10th. 1300-1600 and 1800-2000 Calling hours, 2015 Last Alarm at First Friends Church 5455 Market Ave. North Canton , Ohio 44714

July 11th 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial, St. Peter Catholic Church Canton Ohio

Jack requested no flowers. Instead, donations may be made to the Jack B. Liberator Honorary Emergency Services Endowed Scholarship, c/o Stark State College Foundation, 6200 Frank Avenue, NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

Jack’s care was entrusted with Lamiell Funeral Home, where condolences may be made at:

www.lamiellfuneralhome.com. Lamiell (330-456-7375)

Jack was a family man. He loved camping, dancing, South Carolina beach vacations, playing cards, and rooting for the OSU Buckeyes. He was very sociable and treasured his friends and work colleagues, especially his “gang” from high school and members of the various Fire Departments. He and his wife were great hosts to many parties. He loved his Italian heritage, including the food, and never met a sweet treat or dessert he did not like.

Jack’s professional career started in Columbus and then he returned to Canton in 1971. He served as an administrator at numerous hospitals (St. Anthony’s and Children’s in Columbus, and Aultman and Mercy Medical in Canton). He was on the faculty of OSU and served as Deputy Chief of Canton Township Fire Department, retiring after 72 years of service. He was known as the “Father of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)” for developing and implementing the first statewide training program in the nation, which served as the foundation of modern Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) services. He authored two textbooks on emergency medical care, developed the Stark County paramedic training program, and advanced training programs in Ohio and other states. He trained countless people on various EMS topics. He was very active in numerous organizations and held many local, state, national, and international board positions (Red Cross, United Way, American Heart Association, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts, Unique Club, and numerous fire and emergency medical councils, committees, and associations). He received countless awards for his dedication and advocacy in advancing emergency medical care and for his commitment to the community. In 2007, he helped establish the dental program at Mercy Medical Center to ensure exceptional and affordable family dentistry needs were met. In 2018, The State of Ohio EMS board honored him with the first “Jack B. Liberator Lifetime Achievement Award” which is awarded annually to recognize someone integral to the field of EMS. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 24 years, was the chief nurse for the regional Army Reserve Command and retired as a Colonel.

The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Bethany Nursing Home and Crossroads Hospice for their loving care.