SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Registration is open for U.S. Veterans seeking to get their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
The Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is partnering with Saratoga County EMS Council to host a free EMT certification and professional development course for U.S. Military Veterans. This is the third year the organizations have teamed up to provide this training.
The course will be held at the Saratoga County Public Safety Building in Ballston Spa and will be taught by Saratoga County EMS instructors, most of whom are Veterans themselves.
The curriculum follows the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS certification program. Classes start on Dec. 14 and meet two nights a week for six months. To participate in the program, applicants must have served in the military and must submit a DD-214.
“We are proud to once again partner with the Saratoga County EMS Council to offer this free course to our Military Veterans. This course provides an excellent opportunity for Veterans who are looking for a meaningful way to transition back into civilian life and for those who are looking to build skills to enhance their current career,” Carl Zeilman, Commissioner of the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services said.
“The Saratoga County Veteran EMT Program has been allowing Capital Region Veterans to continue their service, free of charge since 2015. The program was started as a path to give Veterans meaningful employment in an industry that mirrors the Military. We have found that this course is a great transition tool for those just coming out of the service or having a difficult time transitioning to the civilian world. Incorporating these individuals into emergency services provides the Veterans with a way to continue their service after they have hung up their fatigues,” Russ Coonradt, OIF/OEF Veteran and Course Instructor Coordinator explained.
“This has proven to be a life changing resource for me, which I still use to this day. This EMT course offers something others cannot, it’s a course that builds off of something that is already there on the first day; a bond through Military service, not only students but instructors as well. As a Veteran, more often than not, you feel an instant connection with other Veterans,” Course alumni, and New York Army National Guard, Sgt. Matthew Catlin added.
For more course information, contact: Russell Coonradt at emtveteran@gmail.com. To register, visit https://ift.tt/3BXde6M.
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