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The Westwood Fire Company Ambulance Division has a goal of ensuring the safety of our Community residents and visitors. With that comes the training of our personnel.
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Each year, we budget over $15,000 dedicated solely to the training and education of our volunteers. Members have the opportunity to attend National Conferences in various Cities across the United States, or at a local level. As Emergency Medical Technicians, we are required to obtain at least 24 hours of continuing education credits every three years. Currently, our members average 24 hours of credits each year.
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We are a certified Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education site, as well as an accredited CPR training facility. We offer courses throughout the year to local residents, businesses, and public safety officials. If you are interested in learning how to perform CPR and basic first aid, we can help you.
We offer classes on a regular basis, as well as on an as needed basis for large groups.
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We also offer a Public Access Defibrillator program in which we can provide Automatic External Defibrillators, or AEDs, to your company or organization at a discounted cost. Certified training is also available for AED usage. |
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| We offer Emergency Vehicle Operators Courses at various times. We have 4 certified instructors and can accomodate groups of various sizes. |
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The following classes are also offered to professional and community providers:
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Basic First Aid
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Essentials in Basic Emergency Care
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CPR/AED for the Community Provider
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CPR/AED for the Professional Provider
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Child & Babysitting Safety
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Bloodbourne Pathogens
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Emergency Oxygen Administration
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Emergency Responder
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First Responder
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If you are interested in any training programs, or would like information about becoming a volunteer for our Ambulance Division, please contact us at 610-383-1453 or send us an email: emstraining@westwoodfire.com.
Please check this section of our website, or our Upcoming Events section for any classes we may be offering.
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