Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, Westfield, Union County

Volunteer Rescue Squad Member (Age 16 and Up)

Westfield teens 16 and older can join the volunteer rescue squad and ride one duty shift per week with training provided.

Can I do this

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Minimum age is 16
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You can come without a guardian
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Guardian waiver
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Background check
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Orientation / Training Required
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Car
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Schedule

Ongoing

Format

In person

Service hours are not confirmed

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About this role

What you would do

Riding member: answer emergency medical calls on one of the squad's three ambulances
Lift equipment and stretchers with patients on them
Drive under hazardous conditions during emergency response
Cover one duty period a week: nights 6:00pm to 8:00am, or 8:00am to 1:00pm, or 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Probationary members ride about 12 weeks with regular members to learn squad protocols
Attend monthly in house training and keep CPR certification current
Keep patient information confidential and follow squad call protocols

Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad answers emergency medical calls for the town using three ambulances. Members ride as a crew, treat patients on scene, and stay with them on the way to the hospital. The squad trains new members from the start, so no medical experience is needed to join. Members commit to one duty period each week.

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