BECOME AN EMT
"Rescue 911, You've
Watched It, Now Live It"
Emergency
Medical Responders (EMRs)
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), formerly known as first
responders, are part-time employees within their communities who
are certified by the State of Wisconsin. They are dispatched when
an ambulance is called and often arrive prior to the arrival of an
ambulance and provide care and sometimes life-saving interventions
such as rescue breathing, defibrillation, or bleeding control
before the ambulance arrives. EMRs can also administer some
emergency medications depending on their training and medical
protocols. After the ambulance arrives, EMRs continue to assist in
patient care and play an important role in scene management,
lifting help, and safety. Wisconsin Act 113 allows EMRs to act as
part of a licensed ambulance crew during transport to the
hospital. Mountain Ambulance utilizes EMRs in this capacity often.
An emergency medical responder course is approximately 70 hours.
- Paid in station shifts OR respond from home
for 2nd / 3rd unit, rescue calls and first response prior to
ambulance arrival
- Radio/Pager & Uniforms Supplied
- Flexible Shift Options
Basic Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)
Sometimes referred to as the backbone of the EMS system, the EMT
or EMT-Basic is trained in Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures
taught during a 212 hour course. The EMT performs limited
invasive skills. The EMT-Basic course emphasizes the
development of student skills in patient assessment and
examination, the recognition of signs and symptoms of illness or
injury, and the use of proper procedures when rendering basic
emergency medical care. General topics covered include:
human anatomy and physiology, bleeding and shock, emergency
childbirth, airway management including oxygen therapy, splinting
of fractures and dislocations, medical emergencies and movement of
patients. The intent of the course is to provide the EMT
with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage
life-threatening injury and illness and provide rapid transport of
patients to medical treatment facilities.
Licensure requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Successful completion of a DHFS approved
EMT-Basic 212 hour course.
- Current professional rescuer CPR
certification.
- Successful completion of a National
Registry written and practical exam.
- No arrest or conviction record
substantially related to performance as an EMT.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
After becoming licensed as an EMT-Basic some EMTs go on to obtain
training and certification as an EMT-Intermediate Technician or
Advanced EMT. This requires an additional 170 hours of training
beyond the primary hours to complete the initial EMT
course.
Advanced EMTs (EMT-Intermediate Technicians)
are able to start IVs and administer IV fluids. They carry and
administer several additional medications including
nitroglycerine for chest pain, Narcan to treat opiate
(heroin, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, etc.) overdose, and 50%
Dextrose to treat diabetics. Advanced EMTs also receive
additional education into pathophysiology, anatomy,
diagnostics and critical thinking skills.
Licensure requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Successful completion of a DHFS approved
Advanced EMT course.
- Current professional rescuer CPR
certification.
- Successful completion of a National
Registry written and practical exam.
- No arrest or conviction record
substantially related to performance as an AEMT.
Be sure to spend some time
browsing our web site...find images of members and service
activities...learn about our programs and requirements...find
out about some of the rescues we have performed in the
past...read about some of our adventures or
misadventures...and...
MUCH, MUCH,
MORE.
-
Radio/Pager &
Uniforms Supplied
-
Paid in station
shifts OR respond from home for 2nd / 3rd unit, rescue calls
and first response prior to ambulance arrival
-
Flexible Shift
Options
-
Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be willing to enroll in an EMT class or hold a current
EMT license
- Be willing to enroll in a CPR class or hold a current
CPR license (America Heart Association for health care
providers)
- Reside in our area or be available on a regular
basis
Do you have questions about
joining? We have put together a short FAQ sheet on Joining
and may answer some questions you may have:
New Member FAQ
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