| It is a new year, a new day, and maybe you are ready for a new challenge.
Becoming an EMT is a way of easing yourself into the medical field. Many come for the lights and sirens, but many are called for the opportunity to help their fellow citizens in a time of distress. Learning how to treat a broken bone, a heart attack, stroke or serious wound brings confidence and a feeling that you made a difference in someone’s life.
Some of our members have gone on and become career EMTs and paramedics in local jurisdictions. Some have become nurses and doctors. Many have found jobs in different walks of life. Their time with AHVRS has fulfilled a need to help their neighbor and learn skills that stay with them for life.
Are you ready for that challenge? If you want to learn more or talk to one of our officers or the Membership Coordinator Sergio Alvarez about our squad, please give us a call 540-658-5339. Many questions can be answered on our website www.ahvrs.org
This is a volunteer stint that can last a lifetime!
Volunteering begins with completing the county EMS Fire application. You can also find it on our website. We are all Stafford County Volunteers. We are just stationed at Aquia Harbour building.
Congratulations are in order for 2 of our newer members. Jodi Fagan has passed the National Registry exam for her EMT certification. She has been attending class the past 4 months and her hard work and studying have been rewarded. She will now be starting her EMT task book to become an Attendant in Charge (AIC) for the ambulance.
Sean Perry completed his task book for being a released EVOC Driver for the ambulance. Again, many hours were spent running duty and learning to navigate through traffic in Stafford with the ambulance. Now Sean can staff the ambulance with a released EMT or medic making up another crew for better coverage in the county.
February is “remember your Heart month” in romance and health. I have listed this before, but it bears repeating:
For February GO RED
G – get your numbers; cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, etc.
O – own your health. Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise
R – realize your risk. We don’t think it will happen to us, but heart disease kills unexpectedly.
E – educate your family. Make healthy choices for you and your family
D – Don’t be silent. Tell everyone you know woman or man that this is our No. 1 killer. |
