Lisbon and Mount Vernon EMS providers have been busy with summer training. EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics from Mount Vernon Fire Department, Lisbon Fire Department, and Lisbon – Mt Vernon Ambulance have spent many hours training to be able to provide high quality emergency care to our communities.

At normal monthly training, EMS providers had the opportunity to practice summer emergencies at Palisades Kepler State Park with Ranger Wagner who was rotated into stations to better enhance interagency cooperation in the event of an emergency at the park.

Additional training during the month of June was made possible by a private donation to bring to town Simulation in Motion (SIM-IA), a statewide grant and donation funded program that brings high fidelity simulation training to rural areas. Area EMTs were able to practice delivering a baby in an emergency setting as well as treating a severe asthma patient with lifelike responses to EMS interventions.

To round out the month, Lisbon-Mt Vernon Ambulance was able to host FlightBridgeED for an advanced pediatric course thanks to donations from Casey’s General Store, Hills Bank, and Cornell College. FlightBridgeEd is known for educating EMS providers in advanced and critical care topics.

As a system, Mount Vernon and Lisbon EMS agencies recognize the importance of continuing education to ensure all providers are at the ready for your emergencies. Many times specialized speakers and training is only possible thanks to our committed donors who believe having high quality, local EMS is essential for the health and safety of our community. To those that have helped bring this education to our community, thank you!