#EMT Training New York

[fox-poke-fanatic]

Random fun fact about me: I actually have EMT training. I took a course when I was 17 and passed the certification exam.

[hiiikiko]

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[a/n]: hi! i hope you’ll all accept this, i hv work today n i’ll be workin until like 9 p.m but i’ll make sure to write tmrw !! n ty for all the likes on this series ♡

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♰ before ellie got bitten, she wore glasses but after she didn’t need them anymore. she still wears them with the lenses popped out though because she thinks she looks weird without them, although she doesn’t wear them at school that often

♰ when she gets in a fight with tommy or maria, she sneaks out her window and finds a nice quiet roof to sit and listen to music, sometimes smoke but she’s cut back since her vigilante career began

♰ she has backpacks hidden all over the city so she can make a quick change. there’s one at school, the library, oscorp labs, the planetarium, and your apartment

♰ she knows you can handle yourself but that doesn’t stop her from following you home, like, come on! new york city is pretty dangerous and don’t you like having your very own vigilante??

♰ might be a little stalkerish but she sometimes hangs out on the roof of the building across your apartment building so she can watch you go about your evening, she doesn’t mean to do it but somehow she always ends up there

♰ she carries pepper spray even though she has literal superpowers

♰ she’s trained her spider sense to be even more heightened so that she can fight with her airpods in

♰ she has a playlist for fighting bad guys

♰ even though she’s city renowned spiderman, she still helps the elderly cross the street and help cats out of trees (she’s a little hesistant to help the cats because of how hard it is to mend scratches on her suits fabric)

♰ she owns a spiderman figurine like what did you expect? she’s a fan girl of the avengers, she owns all their figurines and they are in mint condition so why wouldn’t she own her own?? like that has to be the coolest thing to her

♰ concert tickets are expensive so sometimes she uses her powers for “bad” and sneaks into venues (she says it’s anti capitalist but really, she’s just being cheap)

♰ she has nightmares about turning into a real spider, kinda like franz kafka (she actually read this book in freshman lit and it scarred her)

♰ another one of her biggest fears is like what if she’s having sex with someone and she’s fingering them and her webs somehow shoot up into them?? like how do you explain that to a doctor?? this keeps her up at night

♰ seeing you in spiderman merch makes the tips of her ears go red and her heart race

♰ she cringes whenever she sees spiderman edits on her fyp

♰ onlyfans ppl who make content in her suit kinda scare her LMAO

♰ she actually doesn’t mind that everyone assumes spidey is a man, it helps her hide her identity but it kinda pisses her off that people can’t tell she’s a girl?? like do you not see the boobs . (her suit actually flattens her and all the protection gear inside gives her a pretty boxy figure so you can’t really tell)

♰ she has a hate/love relationship with her webs because on one hand she’s scared of touching people and on the other, she likes that she can ‘glue’ her camera to her hands when she’s on more dangerous photo ops and that she doesn’t have to get up from her bed to get her guitar (although, one time she hit herself in the face because she didn’t get it fast enough)

♰ ellie’s a different type of spiderman.. she’s actually very violent! especially against criminals who hurt others just for fun, she’ll beat them to a bloody pulp and leave them their for the ambulance to find (she leaves a note apologizing to the emts and sheriff, but it’s not like she killed them! nobody thinks that spiderman could do this so they assume there’s another vigilante out there, a more violent one *ahem* deadpool)

♰ she met deadpool once.. never again

♰ much like her infected bite from the game, her spider bite has caused cobwebs to grow in her veins

[girlactionfigure]

Daniel Lewin and Mohammad Hamdani were two 9/11 heroes with very different stories.

Known as Danny by his friends, Lewin was the first person to die in the terrorist attacks, sixteen years ago today.

Danny was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 and an Israeli-American veteran of an elite IDF combat unit. He was trained in counter-terrorism and spoke fluent Arabic.

Investigators pieced together that Danny heard the terrorists plotting in Arabic and tried to stop the hijacking. He was stabbed to death by Saudi law student Satam al-Suqami.

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Danny emigrated to Israel with his family as a teenager. As a newcomer, he could have skipped his military service, but chose instead to serve and work his way up to the toughest unit in the IDF. He later became a successful internet entrepreneur.

Only 31 when he died, Danny had already made his mark on the world.

Mohammad Hamdani was a first responder who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Mohammad immigrated with his family from Pakistan when he was a year old and grew up in Queens, NY. He played football for Bayside High. Hard-working and ambitious, Mohammad became an EMT and then a police cadet. He also applied to medical school, and in September 2001 he was waiting to hear if he’d been accepted. 

On the morning of 9/11, Mohammad was taking an elevated subway on his way to work when he saw smoke coming from the twin towers. He got off the train and rushed to the World Trade Center to help. Mohammad was never seen alive again. He was only 23 years old.

At first Mohammad was listed as missing. Because of his Muslim background and lack of connection to the World Trade Center, he came under suspicion of being involved in the attack. The cloud over his name did not lift until his remains were found at Ground Zero in October 2001, along with his medical bag and ID. 

Mohammad Hamdani was buried with full honors from the the New York Police Department, and proclaimed a hero by the city’s police commissioner. He is mentioned in the Patriot Act as an example of Muslim-American valor on 9/11. 

May the memories of these two righteous young men always be for a blessing.

Accidental Talmudist

[endless-ineffabilities]

find me a guy who went to both Yale and Harvard, earned a JD-MBA, passed the New York State bar exam, studied Japanese history, trained and worked as an EMT, worked as an editor-in-chief and is now a political journalist/correspondent, founded a nonprofit while still in the eighth grade, performed stand-up comedy, is passionate about public service/upholding civil rights/environmental advocacy, champions the Democratic Party, is a water sports enthusiast, and who generally does not give a fuck about what dissenters say about him on the internet...

...and maybe I can get over Jack Schlossberg.

[alientitty]

everyone in new york take the MTA customer survey and say no we don't want more killer cops in our stations harassing people. use the tax money to run more trains and call someone useful like EMTs

[junoinouterspace]

what are naomi & juno like personality wise? do they have any hobbies?

I think I'll let @peach-moths answer about Naomi, seeing as she belongs to them and I trust them to describe her much better than I can.

However I can talk about Juno for hours :3c

Juno is reserved/socially awkward but still rather opinionated, whether it be due to her autism or her Catholic upbringing. She keeps to herself for the most part but can drop a mean diss when she wants to. Raised as an only child by a single mother in Washington Heights, NY, she is rather independent and tends to be more of a people pleaser with a need to be the very best at every thing she does. Growing up as an only child and a dissolution of marriage between her parents makes her dream of having a large happy family of her own some day.

Juno really loves medical science (mother is a nurse, father was an EMT/paramedic) and astrophysics! She also has a pet cat named Canelo, and she loves to rollerblade (she rollerblades to work when the weather is nice, and otherwise takes the train. She does not know how to drive.)

Juno is another unfortunate victim of the mutagen bombings in New York, having been mutated after her second year of college. She is a mutant borzoi! (Fun fact: borzois are my favorite breed of dog) She begins working at East-Laird Primary school the same year as Mikey, having turned down multiple offers from Naomi until she was absolutely desperate for an income after her position at the previous school she worked for became compromised due to her mutant status.

[angelodamiano]

Oh, is that ANGELO D'AMIANO? I heard the TWENTY-SIX year old is RESOURCEFUL. But don’t let that pretty face fool you, they are also ANXIOUS. Makes sense seeing how they are a DIRTY civilian allied with THE SERPENTS who works as a PARAMEDIC.

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full name: angelo dante d'amiano

nicknames: leo, doc, angel

faceclaim:  froy gutierrez

birthdate: june 21st

alliance: serpents/the founding families

gender: cis man

pronouns: he/him

occupation: paramedic (emt)

hometown: manhattan, new york.

sexual orientation: bisexual disaster

relationship status: single

height: 5"11

red and blue flashing lights, the burn in your eyes before tears well over, amaretto sour, a tremor in your hand that never quite goes away, biting your lip until it bleeds, the softest cashmere sweater you can imagine, the stillness of the world the moment you take the first step into fresh snow, a silver chain dangling from your lover's neck against your chest, overlapping chatter in italian, espresso and a cigarette for breakfast on the fire escape, the stinging bite of stitches, someone falling asleep on your shoulder on a long car ride.

(tldr angelo is a bastard d'amiano who is basically carmy from the bear. youngestish sibling baby vibes, my man has an anxiety disorder FAMILIA, he can't do organized crime! but then he works as an emt because he can only thrive if he's constantly anxious ✨ is trying to stay out of The Life but can't stop giving free under the table medical care 😭 )

leo had childhood cancer and still needs an inhaler. perfectly healthy now but this lead to him needing extra care and coddling when he was small. people never really expected much from little angelo, he just needed to focus on getting better. because of being in and out of hospital he deals with a pretty minor case of contamination ocd that he's worked on since he was a teenager.

mama and papa d'amiano had a fairytale italia love story from his perspective, slow dancing to dean martin after dinner and making the kids gag. this was before they found out that angelo was their half-sibling, a result of infidelity and shattered the illusion.

doesn't talk about his parents at all, can't because he instantly chokes up.

leo had brains, that much was clear to see as he started running with the family business he showed a quick mind for logistics, details and solving problems in a pinch, he could macgyver their way through most situations. earning slaps on the back as he earned respect for his actions not just his blood.

though, he mostly remembers this as gi describes it back to him.

as he rode the adrenaline down from a job well done he'd spiral into anxiety attacks that made him sick and eventually start blacking out with their intensity. his heart would race, hands, knees shaking but instead of gasping loudly for air he'd withdraw to some place far inside and go deathly silent. as the world caved in around him and his pulse roared in his ears and the static overtook his vision, he wondered how long he could keep going like this.

someone very important in his life [wanted connection] talked him around to mostly leaving the life behind, worried he was going to get seriously sick from the stress. he tried to go into a less practical more academia-focused field but the quiet nearly drove him insane. he had tried to abruptly draw himself out of the never ending bustle of that life but learned quickly that he had no idea who he was without it. the stress is why he liked it so much.

leo is a classically trained pianist who got into juilliard but realized that performing live would put his life and his family in unnecessary danger so quietly declined. teaches ice skating at the weekends in a nearby rink, as he used to play hockey as a teenager.

angelo attempted to join the army medics but his asthma discounted him from active duty. changed gears into pre-med but once again after four years the stress was nearly overwhelming. leo now rides manhattan's streets and area hospitals in an ambulance: as long as other people were panicking or needing him he could remain totally calm. has a surprisingly incredible bedside manner for someone known to be sarcastic as hell and highly strung.

very often gets pulled into doing emergency surgery in the back of a truck with nothing but a hello kitty flashlight in his mouth and a dream. okay, the serpents mostly make it to facilities but things happen. won't tell his family but he pretty much patches up anyone if he stumbles across them in need. is mostly 'out' of the game but really he's always got one toe over the line back in.

doesn't know how to cook for himself and never will. think of robert pattinson microwaving tin foil pasta. is it wilful incompetence? or is he just that kind of rich kid? he's italian enough to know what good food tastes like. i guess we'll never know. likes to throw himself dramatically over furniture like an 1800s novel heroine and sigh pathetically until someone brings him coffee in the morning. doesn't know how to drive, obviously.

angelo has never worn a matching pair of socks in his entire life and can fall asleep anywhere. always cold, probably wearing a scarf rn. doesn't take care of himself properly, 'wdym gi? i know tons of people who cry every day'.

lives in a shitty little apartment in brooklyn, the price of trying to remain self-sufficient with his nose clean. has insomnia and works way too much, hates being alone in his apartment even though he wanted independence so badly?

self-conscious and prideful in equal measure, a little sheltered and naive in ways but also speaks five languages fluently. can be spiky, cranky with a sharp tongue to hide his anxiety and a bit of a cry-baby brat to be honest. craves and hates attention at the same time.

[dynamic-power]

The Happiness We Deserve

Chapter 6

Read it here on ao3

Rated E

Words: 2.3k (10.5k total)

CW: mention of past abuse

Ian comes by for drinks

Start from the beginning here

“Hi, Mickey.” 

Mickey stepped aside and waved Ian into his apartment. “Hey.”

Ian held up a six pack of Old Style with a grin. “Like old times, yeah?”

Mickey laughed and took the beers, shutting his front door and moving past Ian to head towards his kitchen. “Old times?” Mickey asked as he opened his fridge and added the six bottles to the other half dozen already filling his top shelf. He pulled out two of the older ones and kicked the fridge shut. “This is every Wednesday night for me.”

Ian hummed. “Doug’s got me drinking fancy shit,” he said as Mickey popped the caps off both bottles in quick succession. He took one, taking a long pull. 

“Sorry, I should have asked-” Mickey realized belatedly. 

Ian waved him off, understanding immediately what Mickey was talking about. “It’s fine. All things in moderation, and all that shit. I’ve been on my current shit for years now. I’m still a lightweight, but alcohol doesn’t screw with anything anymore.”

“Right,” Mickey said, taking a sip of his own beer. “Well come on, I wanna hear about the shit you get up to in New York.”

They settled on either end of Mickey’s couch. Mickey laughed as Ian toed off his shoes and folded his tall frame so he could sit sideways, back to the armrest and feet shoved between the couch cushions. Mickey propped his feet on his coffee table and marveled at the surreal feeling of it all. Being around Ian made sense to him, and being here in his own home made sense, too, but something about the two things coming together, having a friend from his youth in the space he’d made his as an adult, was a little odd. 

“Right. Well. How much have you already been told?” Ian asked, shifting in his seat and settling his bright gaze on Mickey. 

“Nothing. I showed up on your brother’s doorstep a few years ago and he said you’d gone. Then, you showed up again. Haven’t heard anything other than that.”

“Right,” Ian said, sighing and scratching at his jaw. “Well. You went to prison. And I was…” he trailed off for a moment. Mickey recognized that Ian was nervous as he dug his toes into the couch and squirmed and looked away from Mickey again. 

“You don’t have to tell me any shit you don’t wanna,” Mickey said. “Life’s been rough, and I get that. I just wanna know how you’ve been, man.”

Ian smiled, but it didn’t meet his eyes. “I know. I know, I just- I feel like I owe you an explanation. Or some shit like that.”

“You don’t owe me anything.”

“I know.” Ian paused again and took a few more sips of his beer before leaning over to set his bottle on the coffee table. “But I want to tell you. I wasn’t in a good place. You know that. I was sick. I got real low, Mick, but eventually the meds started to pick me up again. At least enough that I felt like I could reach out the way I needed to. In the middle of all of that, I ended up saving someone in an accident and made friends with some firefighters, and was encouraged to become an EMT. To be perfectly honest, there isn’t much I remember about the time between you getting locked up and me winding up in EMT training. My brain still has a lot of that on lock down.” He chuckles but there isn’t much humor in the sound. 

“Yeah, makes sense,” Mickey says, because it does. There’s plenty his own brain still hasn’t been able to completely unpack from his own past. “What led you to New York?”

“Well, I started working as an EMT here in Chicago. Did it for, fuck, two years, I think?” Ian rubs at his jaw again. “Loved it. Still do, ya know? Wouldn’t be doing it otherwise. At first, I thought the whole bipolar diagnosis was going to get in the way, but my boss, she, uh, vouched for me. Ensured that I could keep my job. I owe her everything, really. 

“Anyway, couple years driving around Chicago, and I was desperate for something new. So I just- I left. I packed my shit in a couple bags and took what little savings I had and took off. Hopped on a plane to California.”

“California?”

“Not the good parts, not like Mandy,” Ian said with a grin. “The ticket I could reasonably afford landed me in Sacramento. Middle of California. Too far north for good beaches, too far south for real mountain views.” Ian reaches for his beer again, taking another few swallows. “I kinda miss it, actually. I ended up in this shitty little studio apartment on the north side of the city. North doesn’t mean nice out there. It was like living southside all over again. I got a job as an EMT, thanks again to my boss in Chicago, and was encouraged by my team out there to train as a paramedic.

“I stayed there for six years. Moved around a little. By the end, I was renting this nice little house in the suburbs. It wasn’t perfect, exactly. Even when my meds are as balanced as they can be, I still have highs and lows. I think I experienced my worst high while I was there. Apparently, I have a thing for stealing vehicles. Ended up manic, stole an ambulance. I was halfway to Fresno before I gave myself up. I’m actually kinda surprised you guys didn’t hear about that all the way over here; it was a pretty big deal in Cali. Paramedic loses his shit, goes nuts, all that crap. Ended up doing time in another facility. They wanted to keep me for 72 hours, but I ended up staying nearly two weeks. Mostly ‘cause the mania was settled, I slipped in the other direction. Went real low again. When I was released, I was sacked from my job. Not a surprise, really, but a real blow anyway. Two weeks later, I was packing my shit again. 

“See, I’ve got this friend, Crystal. I met her in group therapy not long after I got to Cali, and she and I became friends pretty quickly. She’s like me. So she gets it. She’s been my support for the last… fuck, ten years? She was there for me when I got out. But she’d been planning on moving. I’d thought about going with her, but me losing my job was the real nail in the coffin. Or, not really a coffin, actually, ‘cause going with her was a great idea. We left three weeks after I got out. Landed in a shared apartment in Brooklyn. That’s where I still live. Crystal has gotten married since then, so she lives with her husband in Jersey, but I’m still in New York.”

Mickey listened and sipped his beer as Ian talked, taking in every detail that he could. When Ian finished, he settled back again, reaching out with one of his feet to poke at Mickey’s thigh. 

“What about you?”

“Did time,” Mickey grunted, still trying to imagine Ian and his pale ass living anywhere in California. “Got out. Ended up in contact with your family again.”

“Seems like more than just ‘in contact’,” Ian said with a grin. “My nieces and nephews have no clue who I am and call you Uncle Mick.”

“S’what happens when you fuck off,” Mickey said, hoping to come across teasing rather than accusing. He was successful, if Ian’s chuckle meant anything. “Yeah, okay, so maybe your family and I are pretty close. I showed up on Lip’s doorstep and he took me in.”

“Like a stray cat.”

“You gonna interrupt me every other word, or can I tell you my story?”

Ian continued to smile around the mouth of his bottle. 

“Right. Landed on his porch.” He doesn’t mention why he’d been there in the first place, but then he doesn’t think he really needs to. “He invited me in. And then invited me back. About six months later, V and Kev mentioned wantin’ t’sell the bar and move. Carl was between jobs, and I was working security, so we did some talkin’. We ended up buying it from them for way less than it was worth. The rest is fuckin’ history, I guess.”

“I’m glad,” Ian said when Mickey paused for more than a few seconds, “that you went to the house. I know Lip is, too. You two seem close.”

“We are,” Mickey said. “Carl and I are, too, of course, but. I dunno. Lip’s a good friend.”

“So what about Jay, then?”

“What about Jay?”

Ian picked at the corner of the label on his bottle. “How’d you meet him? Are you happy with him? Are you-” Ian paused, twisting the bottle around in his hands. “Sorry, unless that’s too- I don’t know. I don’t know what’s normal in this situation, I guess.”

“When have we ever been normal?”

“We were for a little while. Hidden, maybe, but we were a proper couple for a while.”

Mickey watched as Ian’s cheeks turned red. Neither of them said anything for a few moments; Mickey was staring hard at Ian and Ian was watching anything but Mickey. 

“Want another beer?”

“Please,” Ian rushed out. “Sorry.”

“You gotta stop saying that, man,” Mickey said as he stood and plucked the empty bottle from Ian’s fidgeting hands. “This is weird, we can agree on that. And occasionally, one of us is gonna say something that’s fuckin’ awkward. You can’t apologize every time it happens or we aren’t gonna get anywhere.” 

He wandered into the kitchen, putting the two bottles by the sink. He leaned against the countertop for a moment, taking in a few deep breaths. This was proving to be just about as strange as he thought it was going to be. He was really glad they were hashing this out now and not around their boyfriends. There was only so much discomfort he could take. 

Two fresh beers in hand, he went back to the front room where Ian was still sitting on the couch, face flushed a light pink as he picked at the corner of a cushion. He glanced up when Mickey came back in, muttering a quick thanks when Mickey sat again and passed him the cold beer. 

“So,” Mickey said, tipping his head back against the couch, “Jay. Yeah, he’s, uh, he’s a good guy. Like I said, the guy wandered into the Alibi about six months ago. He’d been drownin’ in the rain while waiting for an Uber. One of our regulars invited him in. Sat at my bar, we got to talking, and, yeah.”

“He seems nice.”

“And normal as fuck.” Mickey doesn’t even realize he’s said it out loud until Ian laughs, long and loud. “Fuck. I just mean-” Mickey said, trying to not sound like the world’s worst boyfriend, “I mean that, compared to other partners I’ve had, he’s pretty normal. Like, he’s got a job in finance. He lives in a house on the northside.”

“Spend a lot of time there?”

“Nah. He mostly comes here. I dunno, it’s weird up there. The life he lived as a kid was really- I dunno.”

“There’s a lot you seem to not know,” Ian pointed out. 

“It’s a different world, y’know? It’s great, don’t get me wrong, but not for me. I don’t fit up there.”

Ian hummed. “Yeah, I do know. He doesn’t seem to mind.”

Mickey snorted and shook his head. “No, he just keeps his trap shut.” Mickey knew Jay wasn’t always comfortable in his world. Of course he knew; it was hard to ignore the way Jay tiptoed around the Gallagher home, or constantly looked to Mickey for reassurance when they were out on the southside. He was trying, though, so Mickey couldn’t really fault him. 

“Doug doesn’t,” Ian grumbled. He stared down at his lap and picked at the fresh label in his hands. “He’s been pretty vocal about what he thinks of this part of Chicago.”

“Not his favorite place?”

Ian laughed. “Not at all. I warned him. We live a very different life in New York than I ever did here. But he still insisted. He’s here for another shoot, and I figured… But now I’m wondering if it wasn’t a good idea.” Ian rubbed his hand against his face nervously. “He’s a good guy. Really, he is. I know it hasn’t really seemed like it, but when it’s just him and me, he’s different. Sweet.”

Mickey had heard that before. Teenaged Mandy was the first person to come to mind; claiming that a guy was good, was different around her, a few days before she would mysteriously gain a new bruise. He always felt like he could call her boyfriends out, though; she was his sister, had been so young, and it was his place to protect her, even from the scum that she brought around. 

But he wasn’t sure if that was his place with Ian, not anymore. Besides, he didn’t know nearly as much about his relationship with Doug. He’d seen them interact once. 

So instead, he admitted, “I’m glad you made the trip.”

“Yeah?” Ian asked, perking up. 

“Yeah.”

A comfortable silence fell over them for a few blissful minutes before Ian cleared his throat. Once again, he was looking around the room and not at Mickey. 

“I’m sorry,” he said again, “for the way we left things. I know-”

“We don’t have to have that conversation.”

“I know, but-”

“Fucks sake, Gallagher. Alright. But I am way too sober for this. Do you still smoke weed?”

Ian offered him a small smile. “Gotta bong?”

[emergencycareny]

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The course typically includes a blend of theoretical reviews and practical evaluations. Students revisit the steps of a thorough patient assessment, airway intervention, and use of emergency medical equipment—all within the framework of current national EMS protocols.

Maintain Professional Readiness with Basic Emergency Medical Training

Basic emergency medical training must be reviewed regularly to meet evolving standards in emergency care. Refresher programs help identify areas of atrophy and support the rebuilding of procedural confidence in prehospital environments.

Medical protocols, such as those for CPR or trauma stabilization, often change based on new research. These training sessions allow EMTs to keep up with best practices while practicing application under realistic time constraints and environmental pressures.

Achieve Recertification with an EMT Basic Training Course

An EMT basic training course used for recertification typically includes updated instruction on medical and trauma emergencies, EMS systems, and scene management. Students must demonstrate retention through both written exams and hands-on skills assessments.

Refresher courses are often required every two to three years, depending on the state. Attending such a course not only satisfies requirements but ensures participants are delivering the highest standard of care in their communities.

Stay Compliant with an EMT-Basic Course New York

An EMT-basic course New York tailored for professionals practicing in the state includes training on region-specific laws, operational protocols, and local system guidelines. It’s essential for those working or renewing certification within New York’s EMS framework.

The curriculum emphasizes patient advocacy, cultural awareness, and communication strategies effective in high-density urban environments. Recertification students benefit from learning in the same settings where they work, improving situational awareness and region-specific responsiveness.

Update Knowledge with Basic EMT Training

Basic EMT training taken as a refresher option allows EMTs to hone skills and catch up on medical or protocol developments. Key subjects include airway management, pediatric emergencies, and medical-legal aspects of prehospital care.

These sessions often include peer reviews and group discussions to encourage shared learning. Veteran EMTs may bring insights from fieldwork that enrich the learning experience for all participants, creating a collaborative and dynamic refresher environment.

Structured Reviews with the EMT Basic Curriculum

The EMT basic curriculum followed in refresher courses aligns with national education standards. It’s designed to revisit every key area: patient assessment, trauma management, EMS operations, and medical emergencies.

Updates in evidence-based care are incorporated seamlessly into the curriculum. For example, recent changes in spinal immobilization protocols or updates to stroke assessments are reviewed in depth, ensuring that participants leave fully equipped to perform at their best.

Renew Certification via a Basic EMT Training Program

A basic EMT training program built for certification renewal ensures consistency in the quality of care across the EMS system. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in core areas including airway control, bleeding management, and CPR.

Refresher courses usually offer both online components and in-person skill evaluations. This hybrid approach makes it convenient for working professionals to fit education into their schedule while still meeting all practical requirements.

Enhance Field Readiness with EMT Basic

An EMT basic refresher covers every detail expected in a prehospital care environment. Participants brush up on patient lifting techniques, ambulance operations, and communication protocols used during patient hand-offs.

Instructors also review rare but high-risk scenarios, such as toxic exposures or multi-casualty incidents, so EMTs can respond quickly and effectively. These sessions refresh knowledge while also introducing advanced thinking strategies relevant for experienced professionals.

Reinforce Your Foundation with Basic EMT

A basic EMT refresher helps ensure that your original training remains relevant. As EMS evolves, it’s easy to fall out of sync with new equipment, updated procedures, or shifting scope of practice.

Whether you've been consistently active in the field or returning after a break, refresher training provides a bridge between past education and current field demands. It reconnects EMTs to their core role and elevates the quality of care they can offer.

Hands-On Learning in an EMT Basic Class

An EMT basic class delivered as a refresher offers structured review sessions and skill stations. Topics range from trauma splinting to cardiovascular emergencies, all designed to meet recertification criteria while building practical readiness.

Participants benefit from the instructor-led demonstrations and peer collaboration, which foster improved accuracy in skill performance. In many programs, students also review field documentation procedures and patient interaction techniques.

Stay Field-Ready with EMS Basic Training

EMS basic training keeps prehospital providers field-ready and legally compliant. Refresher sessions target both procedural skills and decision-making processes, refining how EMTs approach high-stress situations.

It’s also an opportunity to address common weaknesses or knowledge gaps. Whether it’s improving scene safety strategies or understanding behavioral emergencies better, refresher courses offer actionable guidance and field-relevant insights.

Comprehensive Review with an EMT Basics Course

An EMT basics course revisits the foundational skills and theory needed for high-quality emergency care. It covers assessment techniques, documentation standards, and infection control—all through the lens of current best practices.

Such courses encourage EMTs to assess their readiness objectively. By identifying areas for improvement and applying instructor feedback, participants return to the field more effective and confident in their roles.

Choose Excellence with EMT Basic Courses

EMT basic courses offered in a refresher format are designed to keep EMTs current and capable. These courses follow guidelines set by the NREMT and state EMS offices, ensuring that all material is standardized and up to date.

They also provide flexibility in delivery, with many programs offering evening or weekend schedules. EMTs can select a course that fits their lifestyle while fulfilling essential certification requirements.

Solidify Your Skills with Basic Medic Training

Basic medic training allows certified professionals to revisit clinical competencies like airway support, trauma stabilization, and medical emergency management. It’s a necessary part of the continuing education cycle in EMS.

This training reaffirms commitment to excellence in care delivery. Through labs, written tests, and scenario drills, participants refresh their skill sets and prepare for the next phase of their EMS career—whether that’s continuing in the field or progressing toward more advanced roles.

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Bracken, L. (2013). Student Solutions Manual for Bracken/Miller's Intermediate Algebra. Independence, IN: Cengage Learning. Typically, what is the cost for a 4.5-mile ride in an ambulance when advanced life support services are being provided? The going rate in 2013 for advanced life support services is $830 and mileage is $6.00 per mile; that adds up to $860 Burton, L. (2014). Why the big fire engines for minor calls? Seattle Post- Intelligencer. Retrieved January 23, 2015, from http://blog.seattlepi.com. The head of the Seattle Fire Department, Lieutenant Harold Web, was asked why big expensive fire trucks need to be sent to minor calls, he responded: "Dispatchers send the closest available units to that location." This article doesn't address the economics of the situation, but clearly firefighters get called, and they go. Davenport, Iowa. (2012). Fire Department Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved January 23, 2015, from http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com. This article mirrors what the previous reference reported about why big rig fire vehicles rush to the scene when an ambulance was called. "Firefighters can and do get there first," and because firefighters are cross-trained in EMS, they can provide emergency services until the ambulance and the ALS professionals arrive. Ioana, M.A., Ramona, C., Bianca, R., and Loan, F. (2013). Impact of Economic Crisis on Public Services of Social Value in Romania. Annals of the University of Oradea. 22(1), 491-498. This peer-reviewed article addresses the crisis in Romania during the 2008 recession. Notwithstanding the shortage of funds available to the government during that stressful time, basic emergency services must still be provided. Koff, S. (1982). What Price Life. Cincinnati Magazine. 16(1). ISSN 0746-8210 This article includes a debate within the City Council of Cincinnati regarding the high costs accompanying ALS and BLS services. "We are responding to a lot more headaches and stomach aches and things we shouldn't be responding to," said assistant fire chief Eversole (Koff, 76). Kurola, J., Wangel, M., Uusaro, A., and Ruokonen, E. (2002). Paramedic helicopter Emergency service in rural Finland -- do benefits justify the cost? Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. Volume 46, 779-784. In Finland, like many other countries, the costs of providing ALS and BLS services is becoming astronomically high. This piece illustrates the cost issues in Finland, and in most cases, a helicopter was sent but only BLS care was needed. Neyfakh, L. (2013). Plenty of firefighters, but where are the fires? Boston Globe. Retrieved January 23, 2015, from http://www.bostonglobe.com. Of the 30 million calls U.S. firefighters took in 2011, just 1.4 million were for fires. Perkins, G.D., Kimani, P.K., Bullock, I., Clutton-Brock, T., Davies, R.P., Gale, M., Lam, J., Lockey, A., and Stallard, N. (2012). Improving the Efficiency of Advanced Life Support Training. Annals of Internal Medicine, 157(1), 19-20. The cost of providing ALS and BLS services for communities may be rising, but using e-learning technologies reduces the cost for training reduces. Could those savings be passed training along to the communities and hence to the injured? Purdy, C. (2002). The Street Saint: Emergency in the Emergency Services. New York: Algora Publishing. The author points to the fact that some basic life support services are staffed by EMTs who "often get cocky because the company is mostly concerned with the truck's operation and the money it generates" (Purdy, 2002, 111). The value of the book is based on the theme that "advanced life support" is not "cost effective." U.S. Fire Administration. (2010). Funding Alternatives for Fire and Emergency Services. Federal Emergency Management Agency. This book references how the advent of managed care will impact the delivery of emergency medical services, including Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support. This book investigates how managed care impacts the cost to consumers. Read the full article

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Daniel Lewin and Mohammad Hamdani were two 9/11 heroes with very different stories.

Known as Danny by his friends, Lewin was the first person to die in the terrorist attacks, sixteen years ago today.

Danny was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 and an Israeli-American veteran of an elite IDF combat unit. He was trained in counter-terrorism and spoke fluent Arabic.

Investigators pieced together that Danny heard the terrorists plotting in Arabic and tried to stop the hijacking. He was stabbed to death by Saudi law student Satam al-Suqami.

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Danny emigrated to Israel with his family as a teenager. As a newcomer, he could have skipped his military service, but chose instead to serve and work his way up to the toughest unit in the IDF. He later became a successful internet entrepreneur.

Only 31 when he died, Danny had already made his mark on the world.

Mohammad Hamdani was a first responder who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Mohammad immigrated with his family from Pakistan when he was a year old and grew up in Queens, NY. He played football for Bayside High. Hard-working and ambitious, Mohammad became an EMT and then a police cadet. He also applied to medical school, and in September 2001 he was waiting to hear if he’d been accepted. 

On the morning of 9/11, Mohammad was taking an elevated subway on his way to work when he saw smoke coming from the twin towers. He got off the train and rushed to the World Trade Center to help. Mohammad was never seen alive again. He was only 23 years old.

At first Mohammad was listed as missing. Because of his Muslim background and lack of connection to the World Trade Center, he came under suspicion of being involved in the attack. The cloud over his name did not lift until his remains were found at Ground Zero in October 2001, along with his medical bag and ID. 

Mohammad Hamdani was buried with full honors from the the New York Police Department, and proclaimed a hero by the city’s police commissioner. He is mentioned in the Patriot Act as an example of Muslim-American valor on 9/11. 

May the memories of these two righteous young men always be for a blessing.

Accidental Talmudist

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Master EKG and Phlebotomy Skills: Top Training Programs in NYC for Aspiring Health Professionals

Master EKG and Phlebotomy Skills: Top Training Programs in NYC for aspiring Health Professionals

in the ⁤bustling world of healthcare, mastering essential skills like EKG (Electrocardiogram) ⁣interpretation and phlebotomy (the practice of drawing blood) is crucial for aspiring health professionals. If you’re looking to‌ kickstart your ⁣career in this rewarding field, New York City offers a variety of‍ training programs designed to ‍equip you wiht the‌ knowledge and hands-on⁢ experiance needed to ​succeed. ‌This article will guide you through the best training options available, their benefits, and how​ to choose the right program for your needs.

Why EKG and Phlebotomy Skills ​Matter

Understanding EKG and phlebotomy is vital for multiple roles in healthcare, including those of nurses, emergency medical ‍technicians (EMTs), and medical assistants. These skills ​allow professionals to:

Perform critical diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms

Accurately collect blood samples for laboratory​ analysis

Monitor patients’ heart health

Provide high-quality patient care

Benefits of ⁤EKG⁤ and Phlebotomy Training

Job Readiness: Training ⁢programs ensure that ⁣you are job-ready, bringing��� valuable skills to potential employers.

Certification: Manny programs offer certification, ​increasing‌ your employability in healthcare settings.

Hands-On Experience: ‍Programs frequently enough‍ include clinical internships, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.

Networking Opportunities: Meet⁣ peers and industry professionals,⁢ expanding your support network within the healthcare field.

Top EKG Training Programs in NYC

Program Name

provider

Duration

Certification

EKG Technician Training

New York School of Career Growth

4 weeks

EKG Technician certification

Advanced EKG Interpretation

City University of New York

6 weeks

CUNY EKG Advanced certification

Basic EKG Course

American Heart Association

1 day

Heart Saver⁢ Certification

EKG/Ventilator Course

NYC Health + Hospitals

8 weeks

EKG/Ventilator Specialist Certification

Top Phlebotomy Training Programs in NYC

program Name

Provider

Duration

Certification

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Northwell Health

4​ weeks

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Phlebotomy Essentials Course

Long Island University

5 weeks

LIU Phlebotomy Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

National Phlebotomy⁢ Association

3 weeks

NPA Certification

Phlebotomy Skills Training Course

Borough of Manhattan ‍Community College

7 weeks

BMCC⁤ Certification

what to Look ‍for in a Training Program

When searching for the right EKG and phlebotomy training programs ‌in NYC, consider the following:

Accreditation: Ensure the program is accredited by relevant healthcare organizations.

curriculum: Check that it includes both theoretical and practical training.

Instructor ​Qualifications: Research the qualifications of the ‌instructors to ensure they are experienced professionals.

Job Placement Services: some programs offer job placement assistance, which⁤ can be a critically important boost in starting‍ your ‍career.

Reviews and Testimonials: Look for feedback from former students to gauge the program’s effectiveness.

First-Hand Experience: A Student’s Journey

Meet Sarah, ⁤a recent ⁣graduate of the EKG Technician​ Training program at the New York school of Career Development. Sarah was drawn to healthcare due to her passion for helping others. She enrolled in the EKG program and ‌found the hands-on clinical training invaluable.

⁢ “The​ instructors⁢ were incredibly supportive, and I felt prepared‍ and confident by the time I finished the program,” says Sarah. “The clinical hours allowed me to practice what I learned ‌in ‌class, which​ made all the difference when I started my job.”

Sarah’s experience underscores the importance of choosing a program that⁢ provides actual patient-related⁣ work⁣ to solidify your skills.

Conclusion

mastering EKG and phlebotomy skills is an essential step for aspiring health ⁤professionals wishing to make their mark in the healthcare industry. With a plethora of training options in NYC, it’s⁢ crucial to select a ⁣program that meets your educational and career goals.‌ Whether you choose a fast-paced EKG certification or a extensive phlebotomy course, the experience you gain will set the foundation for your future in health care. Invest in your education today and‍ take a step toward a fulfilling career in one of the fastest-growing fields today!

https://phlebotomycertificationcourse.net/master-ekg-and-phlebotomy-skills-top-training-programs-in-nyc-for-aspiring-health-professionals/

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Red

Red isn’t the name of a color, it’s mine.

That’s what I told myself, anyway, as I walked through the gates. The courtyard was yellow, as always, and the muffled thwacking of tennis rackets whipping back and forth echoed somewhere to the left. Someone was losing—his breath was hot and gasping, like the last cries of a dying man in the chokehold of his killer. I wished him luck.

My love sat at a garden table, wearing a teacup dress with white frills. She smiled, pink and perfect, as I walked up to her, setting her teacup down and brushing white-gloved fingers over her cheek.

“Sit, my beauty,” she said, gesturing to the white-iron chair across from her. I sat. The tennis rackets slapped at each other behind my back.

“What a beautiful day,” my love sighed. “A pity you couldn’t join me sooner—the hummingbirds were out, before. Now they’ve all run away.” She sipped her tea. I waited.

“I need something from you, love,” she said. “A man.” I nodded. She pulled a slip of paper from a little jewled clutch, held it between two silken fingers. The tip of my smallest finger brushed her glove as I took it.

Matthew Chordett. New York. Sunset. I looked to her.

“A man,” she said. “Will you think on it, darling?”

I nodded. I thought on it. Chordett. York. Matthew. Matt. Apartment 3. Sunset. Train. Hospital. Nurse. I dug into the soil near him. Sewage and rats. Nicotine capsules. I connected to his web. Wife, son, work, death. He was an EMT before he was a nurse. He used to think trains could fly. Sunset came while he rode home, thinking about movie night. I pulled the web.

A new game of tennis began behind me. The other had gone quiet some time ago. My love closed her eyes, relaxed and smiling.

“Thank you, darling. You may go.”

I rose, and I left the garden. A splash of red pooled around a hedge to my right, seeping into my path. I bent down. I placed my fingers on the boundary, the place where the red grazed the golden path. The red oozed, darkened. It crawled over my fingers, sticky and lukewarm.

The yellow, the white—those belonged to my love. The shiny outsides, all hers. What was red, though—what was red was mine.

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Kiki Smith

Untitled 1987-90

In Smith’s long-standing engagement with the body, she has often addressed issues of sexuality, feminism, and mortality. This work is composed of glass water-cooler bottles coated with silver and etched with the names of twelve bodily fluids: tears, urine, milk, blood, saliva, vomit, sperm, etc. Drawn from the theology of Smith’s Catholic faith, the fluids constitute the sacramental body. The German Gothic lettering on the bottles is a reference to a medieval book of hours, a Christian prayer book. According to the artist, “I was very influenced by the lives of the saints when I was a kid—you have a body with attributes and artifacts evoked by a sort of magic.”

Kiki Smith; Untitled; 1990; paper and wood; 20 x 18 x 18 inches; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Kiki Smith; Untitled; 1995; paper,methyl cellulose and horse hair; 53 x 18 x 50 inches

Kiki Smith; Rapture; 2001; bronze

Kiki Smith; Born; 2002; bronze; 39 x 101 x 24 inches

Kiki Smith; Tale; 1992; wax, pigment, paper maché; 160 x 23 x 23 inches

Kiki Smith; Pupet; 2000; nepal paper, muslin, glass, 54 inches high

Kiki Smith

Untitled  1990

Since the 1980s, much of Kiki Smith’s work has focused on the human body—probing it, distorting it, fragmenting it, and making visible what is usually imperceptible or private. “I use the body because it is our primary vehicle for experiencing our lives,” she has explained. “It’s something everyone shares.” Smith once spent three months training to be an emergency medical technician, studying medical texts and cadavers, and her hand-wrought sculptures convey an obsessive attention to anatomical detail. Untitled is one of Smith’s earliest forays into large-scale sculpture using wax, a medium that would occupy her for years. Two figures, one male and one female, hang limply from adjacent poles; milk drips from the woman’s breasts and semen runs down the man’s legs. Although these are life-giving secretions, both figures appear suspended in a state near death, their heads bowed languidly. Layers of red-tinted wax suggest the permeability and vulnerability of human flesh and internal organs. 

Untitled (Butterfly). , 1994

Kiki Smith was born in Nuremburg, Germany in 1954. 

Her interest in bodily parts manifested itself as early as 1979, and by 1985 she was certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. The experience of training to be an EMT reinforced her interest in the body: "It is physically very beautiful to look at the exposure of the insides and outsides at the same time."5 By the mid '80s, her underground reputation for creating strange, quirky drawings, prints, and sculptures that focused on bodily fluids, secretions, systems, and parts began to surface. Smith's first major New York gallery show at Fawbush Gallery in 1988 won her great acclaim and launched her national and international reputation. 

Smith's approach to her subject matter is poetic, emotive, and frequently melancholy. Her large crystal sperms (made of glass) are objects of beauty; her paper sculptures, mostly figures of women, hang delicately and often mournfully from ceilings.6 Her images--of the womb, the digestive tract, the nervous system, hair (for example the lithograph, Untitled, 1990, AMAM inv. 91.27)--project humor as well as pathos. Around 1990, Smith began to create lifesize figures in bronze or colored wax. Mostly female, these figures are haunting in their sense of loss: leaking milk or sperm, trailing blood or feces, bent on their knees, with an external spine or slashed skin that exposes red-tinted flesh beneath.

Smith's choice of materials is distinctive and integral to the object's effect on the viewer. She works on paper and with cast glass, bronze, plaster, terra cotta, papier mâché, cloth, and other media, and frequently adds embroidery, weaving, and inks to her works. Prints, which she began making in 1989, as well as installations, are also central to her creative production.

untitled, 1996

CC I know that you have also done death masks. Do you feel different casting live people than when you do the death masks?

KS I like dead people better. Casting is problematic, it’s like playing freeze tag, you cast people in all these different positions and they’re frozen. The wax museums didn’t make casts of people, they made sculptures of them. Casting, like photography, is a single moment. Whereas if you sculpt people’s faces, it’s a more generalized version of the person, but in a certain sense more accurate than one specific second of them. When you cast people, it makes a kind of stiffness, and unless you really fuck around with the cast, there’s something dead about it, especially when you go from the cast into metal. Bronze is dead material, so you have to have some kind of texture to make it live. Whereas the translucency of the wax is like skin so it makes them live, you don’t have to have any surface stuff. In any case, dead people are just dead, you don’t have to make them look alive. (laughter)

Virgin Mary, 1993

Kiki Smith (born January 18, 1954) is a West German-born American artist whose work has addressed the themes of sex, birth and regeneration. Her figurative work of the late 1980s and early 1990s confronted subjects such as AIDS and gender, while recent works have depicted the human condition in relationship to nature. Smith lives and works in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City.

Prompted by her father's death in 1980 and by the AIDS death of her sister, the underground actress, Beatrice “Bebe” Smith in 1988, Smith began an ambitious investigation of mortality and the physicality of the human body. She has gone on to create works that explore a wide range of human organs; including sculptures of hearts, lungs, stomach, liver and spleen. Related to this was her work exploring bodily fluids, which also had social significance as responses to the AIDS crisis (blood) and women's rights (urine, menstrual blood, feces).

Kiki Smith, Untitled (Roses), 1993-94

Born in Germany, American sculptor and print maker Kiki Smith (born 1954) attended Hartford Art School, Connecticut. Influenced by a generation of female artists including Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse and Lee Bontecou, Smith uses paper, fabric, ceramics and glass to create figurative sculptural works which mediate the separations between the psychological and physical nature of the body. Smith has exhibited in America and Europe since the 1980s. 

Peacock 1994

Combining sculpture and print, ‘Peacock’ is a papier mâché sculpture of a crouched female, hugging her knees in a self-protective pose. The woman’s head is slightly cocked as she ponders the prints of female genitalia, which are fanned out on the wall like a peacock’s tail. The prints are physically linked to her body by 28 umbilical-like threads of paper, making direct reference to the female reproductive cycle. In Smith’s print work, the visceral is often counterbalanced by an impulse toward the refined and the decorative, seen here in the use of fine handmade paper and in the delicate lines of the drawn jewelry which adorns the figure.

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A glimpse of firefighting in Yates County

By Jonathan Monfiletto

As I think about local Yates County history topics to write about for this Oliver’s Travels blog (and I’m always thinking of things to research and write about, and I’ll never run out of ideas for things to research and write about), I have often thought I would like to capture the history of firefighting and fire departments in Yates County in some form or fashion. My father was a volunteer firefighter and EMT in my hometown for many years, so I know firsthand how firefighters, EMTs, and all kinds of first responders are among the most noble professionals (and often unpaid at that) in our society.

So, as I share the history of some of the fire departments around Yates County, I dedicate this article to anyone who has ever served as a first responder in any capacity, whether in Yates County or anywhere else. To these courageous and steadfast men and women, I simply say thank you.

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 The Himrod Fire Department has, to me, the most interesting origin story of any of the fire departments I researched through the subject files of the Yates County History Center. The fire department formed in the spring of 1968 through the benevolence of Daisy Marquis Jones, who had established the foundation bearing her name the same year. Jones donated the Himrod Road property in the hamlet on which she and her husband, dairy farmer J. Nelson Jones, had their home for the firehouse and headquarters. According to what I found while researching Daisy Marquis Jones, the person and the foundation, the foundation has continued to support the fire department ever since.

In May 1968, the newly-formed fire department had 37 members, 19 of whom had completed New York State training in firefighting and three of whom had completed officers training. Then, the members were receiving instruction in a pump operating school, as the department had purchased a 500-gallon-a-minute pumper and was in the process of remodeling a tanker. The department expected to purchase more equipment as its funding permitted.

The fire department’s first call was a grass fire, to which 11 firefighters responded; they had the fire out in four minutes. “Himrod citizens have been aware of the need for a fire department in their unprotected area for some time,” a May 7, 1968 article in The Geneva Times stated. Now, they had the protection of their own fire department as well as departments in Dundee, Penn Yan, and surrounding areas through mutual aid.

Twenty years later, in the spring of 1988, Himrod firefighters purchased the Bellview Dairy property – once operated by J. Nelson Jones – across Himrod Road from the former site of the Jones home. The department funded the purchase and subsequent improvements out of its own finances as well as a contribution from the Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation.

The department planned to use the dairy building to store its parade truck and other equipment and to build a reservoir behind the building to use as a water supply rather than depending on Seneca Lake. Firefighters also hoped the property would become a community center with a baseball diamond or basketball court and other amenities for the public.

In December 2006, however, firefighters began transforming the former dairy building – which they named the Leo Lyons Building after Daisy Marquis Jones’ nephew and the foundation’s trustee – into a training maze. While the building had been used for training for many years, this project took things to a new level by incorporating an obstacle course through the building’s various rooms to simulate the conditions firefighters might encounter during a structure fire.

The features of the maze could be moved and modified so firefighters wouldn’t get used to the layout of the building and could prepare for various situations. And, the building wasn’t used exclusively by firefighters in Himrod or Yates County but was open to other departments around the region.

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 The Branchport Fire Department, organized in April 1936, acted not just as an emergency response force for the hamlet but also as a civic organization to support the people there. According to a newspaper article published 11 years after its founding, the department “combined the efforts usually undertaken by the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, and a village board of trustees,” beginning by supporting men and women from the area who served during World War II. While the department up to that point had contributed to annual drives of the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and Christmas Seals and supported the work of various church organizations, its own work started with sending a local newspaper to every service member from the town of Jerusalem and the section of Steuben County the department covers. At one point, that list exceeded 100 names.

After the war, firefighters erected the town honor roll and made it into a permanent memorial, situated by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The original board was widened to make room for all of the names and decorative aspects, and the firefighters formed a permanent committee to be in charge of the memorial.

In 1940, the department sponsored a Boy Scout troop, though the troop disbanded after a few years. Firefighters hosted basketball games for boys of two age groups during the winter months, buying uniforms for the boys and growing their work until the sport developed under the sponsorship of the Jerusalem Township Youth Recreation program. In 1947, the department planned to remodel a baseball diamond in the hamlet for both baseball and softball games and use the land as an ice skating rink in the wintertime. Firefighters also expected to start a girls basketball team and host craft classes and tennis games. They also built ping pong tables and developed indoor activities for youth in the community hall that was built as an addition to the Branchport Methodist Church. Of course, the firefighters had helped build that hall.

Naturally, the fire department held fire prevention classes, through groups such as 4-H Clubs, and annual fire prevention contests for children. Firefighters also bought 100 fire extinguishers and distributed them throughout the community. To these efforts, firefighters attributed a steady decrease in calls from 47 in 1937 to an average of 24 or 25 per year a decade later.

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Dundee might host one of the oldest fire departments in Yates County, as the village formed a company in the 1850s referred to as Dundee Fire Company No. 1. H.W. Pierce led the company of about 35 men, but it apparently either folded or its protection was deemed inadequate for the village. Three decades later, in the 1880s, residents raised their concerns to the village board, which once again took action to form a fire company.

In the spring of 1888, the village board voted unanimously to raise $500 in taxes to purchase a hook and ladder truck with buckets, axes, and other equipment to fight fires. The current engine house was repaired and enlarged so the equipment could be properly stored, and fire extinguishers were also ordered to aid the firefighters. When the equipment was purchased, the actual amount came to $345 instead of the original $500 that was to be raised.

Thus, Dundee formed the G.P.L. Hooks Company, named for George P. Lord, one of its organizers along with Philo Rogers. The company started with 50 proposed members, who needed to be approved by the village board, and the company was on its way to providing fire protection for the village.

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Launch Your Career with EMT Basic Training in New York

What You’ll Learn in a Basic EMT Course

A Basic EMT Course lays the groundwork for aspiring emergency responders to build essential knowledge and skills. Designed for individuals new to the field, this course introduces life-saving procedures such as CPR, airway management, trauma stabilization, and patient transport. It's often the first formal step into a healthcare or public safety career and is ideal for those seeking a hands-on role in emergency response.

Students also develop critical thinking and communication skills, working in pairs or groups to simulate high-pressure scenarios. The course combines classroom instruction with practical labs, preparing students to handle emergencies with confidence. Real-world application is emphasized, with scenarios reflecting the types of calls EMTs typically respond to, including car accidents, heart attacks, and respiratory issues.

Why You Should Consider an EMT Basic Course

The EMT Basic Course provides the instruction necessary to prepare for the national certification exam and to begin work in emergency medical services. It covers legal responsibilities, ethics, anatomy, and the EMS system. Instructors with field experience guide students through complex medical and trauma situations using proven methods and protocols.

Course participants will learn how to properly assess patients, document care, and work within the EMS team. It’s the first credential many people earn before becoming paramedics or pursuing other medical careers. The course structure is typically intense, requiring dedication, focus, and a willingness to learn under pressure.

Hands-On Skills Through EMT Basic Classes

EMT Basic Classes go beyond lectures, offering students the opportunity to physically apply what they’ve learned. Whether practicing how to manage bleeding or learning to use medical equipment such as bag valve masks and oxygen tanks, students get immediate, hands-on experience.

These classes build situational awareness and reinforce procedural accuracy under stress. Trainees learn to work as a unit, preparing them for the team-based nature of EMS. Instructors incorporate feedback loops into each scenario, helping students improve with each attempt and become more confident in their abilities.

Training in the City with an EMT Basic Course NYC

Enrolling in an EMT Basic Course NYC gives you access to training facilities surrounded by some of the busiest EMS systems in the country. Students witness the pace and diversity of emergency calls unique to New York City, enhancing their readiness for future careers.

Urban-based programs typically offer ride-alongs with local ambulance services and hospital rotations that expose students to a wide range of cases. This level of exposure cannot be replicated in smaller cities or rural settings, giving NYC students a considerable advantage when applying for EMS roles.

Starting a Career with an EMT Basic Training Program

An EMT Basic Training Program is structured to turn novices into competent emergency responders. These programs provide step-by-step instruction in everything from cardiac care and airway obstruction to spinal immobilization and diabetic emergencies.

Through guided instruction and real-world simulations, students become proficient in emergency response protocols. Most programs are designed to meet national standards, ensuring participants are fully prepared for the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) exam and state licensure.

Dive Deeper into Emergency Care with an EMT Basic Program

An EMT Basic Program is the ideal entry point for anyone wanting to join the EMS field. It focuses on developing the technical knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary for emergency response. Students learn how to interact with distressed patients, manage panic, and make informed decisions quickly.

This type of training is not only about skill—it’s also about mindset. EMTs are expected to stay calm, prioritize actions, and work cohesively with other responders. A structured program helps cultivate these qualities from day one, setting students up for success.

What to Expect from EMT Basic Training Classes

EMT Basic Training Classes combine instruction with real-time practice, offering an immersive experience. From splinting fractures to using AEDs (automated external defibrillators), students gain familiarity with the tools and techniques used in prehospital care.

The classes emphasize efficiency and accuracy, challenging students to complete procedures under timed conditions. Role-playing exercises simulate emotionally charged environments, giving trainees a realistic sense of the psychological demands they may encounter on the job.

Laying the Foundation with Basic EMT Classes

Basic EMT Classes prepare individuals for the realities of fieldwork, beginning with medical terminology, infection control, and patient communication. As students progress, they tackle increasingly complex medical scenarios that require quick judgment and effective interventions.

Peer collaboration is encouraged throughout the training, building the interpersonal dynamics essential to emergency medical teams. These classes not only train students to provide care but also to advocate for patients and uphold high standards of professionalism.

Learn Emergency Response through EMT Basic Training

EMT Basic Training includes every element needed to qualify for entry-level EMS work. Students become adept at scene safety assessment, airway management, and trauma interventions. Lessons are reinforced through interactive labs and scenario-based learning.

The training also prepares participants for working in high-pressure environments. Whether it’s managing an allergic reaction or delivering a newborn, the program ensures that trainees are calm, capable, and compliant with national EMS protocols.

Mastering Skills in an Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course

An Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course introduces aspiring EMTs to core medical skills while building resilience and communication. The curriculum includes respiratory emergencies, cardiac arrest management, and basic pharmacology.

Hands-on exercises with mannequins, simulation tools, and real-world medical equipment form the backbone of this course. Participants leave with a strong foundation in patient assessment and care delivery, ready to transition from the classroom to the ambulance.

Real-World Preparation through Basic Emergency Medical Training

Basic Emergency Medical Training gives future EMTs the tools to handle diverse medical situations. The course blends theoretical knowledge with practice in bleeding control, splinting, and soft-tissue injury care.

Students also learn how to manage multiple patients and triage scenes effectively. The importance of adaptability and calm under pressure is emphasized through stress-based drills and debriefs, ensuring that each graduate is prepared for unpredictable emergencies.

Comprehensive Learning in an EMT Basic Training Course

An EMT Basic Training Course focuses on competency across vital prehospital care areas, including trauma response, medical emergencies, and environmental injuries. Instructors provide real-time feedback to help students refine their technique.

Incorporating ride-alongs and hospital rotations, this course ensures that students understand the realities of EMS operations. Graduates are equipped to confidently enter the field and respond to emergency calls with professionalism and precision.

Certification Readiness in an EMT-Basic Course New York

An EMT-Basic Course New York equips students with the qualifications required by the state for EMT certification. The course includes both instruction and applied training in emergency childbirth, airway management, and trauma care.

The New York-specific curriculum often includes legal and ethical guidelines relevant to the region. This tailored education prepares students for seamless integration into local EMS agencies and healthcare systems.

Launching Your Career with Basic EMT Training

Basic EMT Training opens the door to a fast-paced and fulfilling profession. Students learn how to identify signs of shock, monitor vital signs, and assist in vehicle extrications.

The structured format and detailed curriculum allow students to progress quickly while retaining critical concepts. Training is rigorous but rewarding, giving students the ability to provide life-saving care in emergencies.

Key Components of the EMT Basic Curriculum

The EMT Basic Curriculum includes preparation for trauma, medical, and environmental emergencies. It also incorporates modules on pediatrics, geriatrics, and mental health emergencies to ensure comprehensive coverage of all patient populations.

Students are tested through both written and practical exams to demonstrate mastery of each subject area. This curriculum meets national educational standards and prepares participants for licensure and employment.

Enroll in a Basic EMT Training Program

A Basic EMT Training Program emphasizes both knowledge acquisition and hands-on skill development. Students become familiar with ambulance operations, emergency scene protocols, and equipment usage.

The program fosters accountability and critical thinking, shaping students into reliable EMS professionals. With proper mentorship and practice, trainees complete the program ready for the responsibilities of EMT work.

Understanding the Role of an EMT Basic

An EMT Basic is trained to manage life-threatening conditions in prehospital settings. Their scope includes basic airway interventions, CPR, hemorrhage control, and patient monitoring during transport.

This role serves as the foundation for more advanced certifications, such as Advanced EMT or Paramedic. The training ensures that even at the basic level, EMTs can make a significant difference in emergency care.

Build Your Skillset as a Basic EMT

A Basic EMT certification allows individuals to step directly into EMS roles. The course trains students in lifting techniques, patient packaging, and communicating with hospital personnel.

Beyond technical skills, students also learn the ethical framework guiding EMS practice. Each module reinforces the importance of compassion, respect, and adherence to safety protocols in emergency medicine.

First Steps in a Career: EMT Basic Class

An EMT Basic Class offers the structured education needed to start an EMS career. Students complete lessons on anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and emergency protocols.

The class provides immediate practice through simulations and team-based drills, helping students become confident responders. The curriculum encourages participation, discussion, and reflection to deepen understanding.

Essential Knowledge Through EMS Basic Training

EMS Basic Training delivers an overview of prehospital emergency care operations. Students learn how to assess scenes, coordinate with dispatch, and deliver patient updates to medical teams.

This training is valuable for those entering public safety or healthcare. It forms a common language and operational baseline that ensures seamless collaboration during emergencies.

A Complete Foundation with the EMT Basics Course

An EMT Basics Course helps students develop fluency in emergency response strategies. It includes structured lessons on airway control, trauma management, and safe patient handling.

The course’s format ensures steady progress through hands-on practice and scenario evaluation. Instructors focus on readiness, reinforcing both clinical and psychological preparation for the role.

Choosing from a Range of EMT Basic Courses

EMT Basic Courses vary by location and format, but all must meet national and state requirements. When selecting a course, it’s important to consider instructor credentials, clinical rotation opportunities, and student support services.

These programs typically offer multiple start dates and scheduling options to suit diverse needs. A high-quality course ensures that participants are well-prepared for certification and long-term success in EMS.

Introduction to Basic Medic Training

Basic Medic Training is geared toward individuals seeking a rapid entry into emergency medical roles. The curriculum emphasizes fast, efficient care and covers topics like airway management, bleeding control, and scene safety.

It’s ideal for those pursuing military, firefighter, or EMS roles where foundational skills must be sharp and reliable. With hands-on labs and expert instruction, students finish prepared for the challenges of real-world emergencies.