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Volunteers are the core of our service.
Without the volunteers East Jordan EMS would not be able to do many of the things
that the community has come to expect.
There is always something to be done and
there are many ways a person can help.
Assistance is always appreciated with station
and vehicle cleaning as well as a multitude of other small tasks that when
done by volunteers frees up the full time staff for other duties.
Lots of volunteers are always needed during
the East Jordan Ambulance Association's annual triathlon which is their
primary fund raiser. The Ambulance Association raises money to
assist with the purchase of expensive equipment that is necessary to
provide the high level of patient care the EMS department strives to
provide.
Another
way to volunteer and serve your community is to become a licensed EMT and
work as a volunteer for the EMS department. This is a much higher level of
commitment and requires a good deal of your time but is also very
rewarding in both your personal accomplishment and the good feeling you
get by helping someone in a time of need.
To
become a member of the EMS department you would need to be a licensed EMT
or take an EMT class and get your license. You would then be required to
make a commitment of time each month to be on call and attend department
informational and training meetings.
If
you are interested in joining the EMS department as an EMT, if you have
special skills you feel would be beneficial to the EMS department or if
you are interested in volunteering in any other way, contact the EMS
department director Jay Peck.
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