Did you know the Elizabethtown Lewis Emergency Squad offers a Junior Member program? Junior members can join the department initially as Attendants. They become CPR certified and some become have even gone on to become NYS Certified First Responders and certified NYS EMTs. As a member the training cost is free! You can obtain more information by stopping at our station between 8 am and 4 pm Monday – Friday or email us at etownlewisems42@gmail.com.
If you are interested in Emergency Medicine or other parts of the medical field. The local emergency squad is a great place to start. Are, you thinking about studying to be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse, Flight Medic on a helicopter crew, Forest Ranger, Police Officer, State Trooper, Encon Officer, Border Patrol Agent, or Fire Fighter. Then, you should consider becoming an EMT and add the certification to your resume.
The greatest satisfaction for EMTs is giving back to the community and making a difference caring for family, friends, neighbors, and strangers!