Are Members Trained?
At absolute minimum, all Active Riding Members are required to be trained in CPR and to have completed an OSHA course on Blood borne Pathogens. Most members will quickly achieve even more training through in-house programs or outside education. Regular drills are held twice a month to keep skills sharp and help new members become familar with our operations.
Many members go on to become EMT-B's. EMT's receive over 100 hours of training including hands on practice of skills. At least one EMT is required on every emergency call we respond to. In addition, all new EMT's are required to be supervised by an experienced EMT on numerous calls before they are allowed to function independently. This is a Corp policy that goes above the minimum New York State requirements. EMT's are also required to retrain or retest every 3 years assuring that they remain up to date on the latest protocols and procedures.
Additional personnel in the form of Greenburgh Paramedics may also be called to an emergency. Paramedics and EMT's work together to assure that patient's receive a high level of pre-hospital care. |
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