6 Broadcaster Press May 21, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com May 19 – 25, 2019 CPR Program In 2018, the Vermillion Clay County EMS Association (VCCEMS) provided CPR for 463 community members, making Vermillion a safer place. Jolley Elementary School faculty and staff are some of the community members who received CPR training from VCCEMS in the past, and they used their skills to save a life. When an individual collapsed at the school in the fall of 2018, personnel responded quickly and called 911, administered CPR, and used the AED machine. Those who took action were awarded the American Heart Association Heart Saver Hero Award. The VCCEMS Association hopes to make Vermillion even safer by offering certification programs to more local businesses, organizations, and schools in the future. To view and register for upcoming Vermillion CPR courses, please visit www.vermillioncpr.eventbrite.com. For questions, please email vermillioncpr@gmail.com or call 605-677-7098. Comments of Vermillion EMS Personnel "I became an EMT because I wanted to give back to the city of Vermillion, which has given me so much. I get to do what I love, providing quality care to people in need." Claire Hoogland, EMT “I particularly love to get to know all of our college student EMTs, who often get training for their future careers here. EMS is definitely a ‘family.’ Come join us!” Valarie Hower, EMT “Being able to serve my community is very rewarding. I enjoy doing public education and getting to meet and help people make my community even better.” Dawn Thompson, AEMT “[I enjoy] being active in our community by serving Vermillion and Clay County. I also enjoy working with my coworkers to provide a positive experience for patients during stressful times in their lives.” Lisa Wood, EMT Recipients of the Heart Saver Hero Award pictured left to right: Steve Kruse, Nicolette Koch, Amanda Nyhaug, Dan Mart. Not pictured: Melanie Mahowald and Tina Beach. EMT Course to enable students to attain the necessary cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skill levels to become licensed in South Dakota and/or to acquire challenge certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Often, those certified through the course go on to work with Vermillion Fire EMS. The 2019 EMT Course is scheduled to begin on September 5th and will take place on Monday and Thursday evenings and on occasional Saturdays. For more information about the EMT course, please contact the Vermillion Fire EMS Department at 605-677-7098. Consider joining our team! Thank you to our Sponsors Thank You Vermillion EMS & Fire A special Thank You to all the Clay County EMS & Fire personnel for all that you do! Corner of W. Cherry & Stanford 115 W. Duke, Vermillion, SD • 605-677-7073 Proud supporters of all Vermillion EMS and Fire Personnel! 217 W. Kidder St. • Vermillion, SD • (605)624-3741 605-624-8050 “I became an EMT to give back to the community that took me in. Moving to Vermillion for school was a big change, and the people of Vermillion made it so much easier for me. I will always remember the moments I experienced while serving this area and what I have learned here.” Jena Stewart, EMT “I became an EMT because my dad’s work as a paramedic inspired me to have a love for serving others, which is my favorite part of this job. Maria Glover, EMT “Initially, as many do, I became a paramedic because of the adrenaline rush and to carry on a family tradition. However, now I enjoy being a paramedic because I like to serve as a problem solver during people’s most stressful situations. The ability to make a significant difference in the wellbeing of others is the ultimate feeling of satisfaction. AJ Gengler, Paramedic FAMILY FIRST FAMILY FIRST CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC * 3 9@:;(33337(+,53+*3ì340*/(,33737(+,53+* 3 CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS 102 E. CHERRY ST. #106 VERMILLION, SD 57069 PH: (605)624-9483 * 3 (333-693(53(77605;4,5;3;6+(@ CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY WALK-INS WELCOME > 3 (3205:3>,3*64,ì46:;305:<9(5*,3(**,7;,+ MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Quality Care for Pain Free Living! Thank you EMS & Fire! THANK YOU EMS & Fire 113 W. Main St. • Vermillion • 624-2655 E M S Thank You EMS and Fire! Thank You! 1205 Carr St. Vermillion, SD 605-670-0471 “I became am EMT to help people during times of crisis. After I witnessed an accident and the EMS response, I took the EMT class because I wanted to help others in the future. Over the years, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with my coworkers to provide this service to the community.” Joe Kyte, EMT Thank you to all our local EMS and Fire responders. We appreciate what you do for our community! 201 W. Cherry St. 624-4429 Yesterday • Today Tomorrow for your service! 525 W Cherry St Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-5574 Thank You EMS! The VCCEMS Association also offers an EMT course every year. The sixteen-week course consists of approximately 170 hours of education and skills practice that prepares participants for EMS careers and builds their clinical hours. The mission of the EMS Education Program is to provide the resources, curriculum, clinical and field experiences “I have always admired emergency service workers, and becoming an EMT allowed me to be involved in providing a vital service to the community. My favorite parts of the job are working with my colleagues and helping bring calm and support during difficult times in the lives of those we serve. Mandy Reed, Paramedic 1120 E. Main St. Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-2829 Vermillion 121 Main St. Irene, SD 57037 605-263-3343