Why
should I join the the Rescue Squad? The
easy answer is to provide a service to you follow man.
You, friends, neighbors, community, and many just passing
through Westmoreland County that depend on the Rescue Squad
24/7. Every day someone is need of rescue squad
services. Daily we can read or hear about tragedy
around us, well, as a rescue squad member you are in a
position to do something about making a potential tragedy
into a positive life experience for others and yourself.
The rescue squad depends on its members to deliver these
priority services.
Regular members are 18 and older,
Junior members can start at 16. Junior
members must have written approval of parent or guardian.
Our
membership is all volunteer.
Volunteers work without pay for your benefit and they are
Someone Special. Our volunteers come from the community and
they could be your next door neighbor, friends, local
business man, farmer, farmhand, or just about anyone. Several
of our members work full or part time as paid Professional
Emergency workers in both the fire and rescue organizations.
If
you have no experience, WCVRS will provide the required
training after a period of indoctrination. Emergency
medical technicians training is available at all levels,
however, this training is expensive and does require a
period of professional training. Volunteers receiving
this training will be required be part of the active run
schedule for the squad for a period of time. Persons,
male or female, may discuss training opportunities with the
Squad Captain.
For
those looking for a position in the field of Emergency
Services, the Rescue Squad is a great starting place.
The experience gained and certifications can move you into a
paid position or your dream job. Experience is a
critical factor in finding a highly paid position.
If
you or someone you know are interested in becoming a member
of the rescue squad you may make an application and send it
to us. There are two ways to apply directly online or
download a form and bring it in or mail it to the squad.
There are several types of jobs available and they are as
follows:
Emergency Medical
Technician - EMT. EMTs are
certified in emergency medical pre-hospital care. The
certifications can be basic, enhanced, intermediate, or
paramedic. The Paramedic certification is the highest and
allows the EMT to carry out the most advanced life saving
and pre-hospital care available.
First Responder - First
responders assist EMTs and drivers in the ambulance. They are required to
pass a first aid and CPR class before assisting with patients. Many first
responders go on to get their certifications to become and EMT and in charge of
an ambulance crew. First responders must be squad members.
Driver - Drivers are
certified to operate emergency response vehicles. Drivers
must be certified through the Emergency Vehicle Operators
Training (EVOC) course and test. Drivers also assist the EMT
personnel to ready patients for transport to the hospital
via ambulance. Often a driver may have EMT , First
Responder, Firefighter, or other emergency service
certification and experience.
Administrator -
Administrators work behind the scene to keep the
organization operating. Administrators perform a variety of
roles as Corporate Officers and administrative duties such
as record keeping, accounting, and other house keeping
functions. Housekeeping, property and vehicle maintenance
also come under the preview of the administrators. An
important and vital part of our organization.
Auxiliary - The Auxiliary
has a long and proud tradition of raising funds purchase
much needed equipment for the squad. The Auxiliary also
planning community outreach and support squad events with a
gentle and beautiful hand.
IF YOU WANT TO
BECOME... SOMEONE SPECIAL....JOIN US AS A VOLUNTEER. GO TO
THE APPLICATION PAGE.
CLICK HERE TO DISPLAY AN
APPLICATION
- This is page may be printed on your printer and
mailed to us.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE