Potsdam Rescue members frequently interface with other local agencies during medical emergencies. Many times these other agencies provide initial care why PVRS responds. During the summer local residents take advantage of many of the local watering holes. PVRS conducts hands-on training with lifeguards to ensure good care of injured people and smooth transfer of care.…
PVRS would like to congratulate new EMT’s Joe Adrasik and Jake Lazore and new EMT-cc Jill Bellucci. Joe and Jake we look forward to running with you in the back. Jill is a long time member and has worked long and hard to obtain her critical care certification. We thank her for her dedication and…
EMS and fire work closely in a number of ways. One of the ways that EMS supports fire is by providing medical coverage at fire scenes. Injured firefighters pose a challenge in that they are literally covered in protective gear. Fast access is essential to provide essential medical care. In June PVRS trained with members…
College students make up an important part of our local communities. This is certainly true at PVRS where students volunteer on first responder agencies at their universities and also as volunteers at the community rescue squads. PVRS this year graduates three members: Isabel Beaver, Emilee Carpenter and Nick Rogoff. Over the last couple of years…
PVRS congratulates volunteer members Coreen Bohl, Doug Bohl and Dan Jaremczuk for becoming Advanced EMT’s (AEMT). Coreen, Doug and Dan spent the fall and winter learning advanced life saving skills. The class included pre-hospital ride time with EMS agencies throughout St. Lawrence County as well as clinical time in local hospitals. They look forward to…
PVRS would like to congratulate members Jim Burdick, Jamie Carey and Adam Lewis for successfully completing their EMT course. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Well done.
Neither rain, nor snow, nor dark of night……. It’s not just the postal service that works in all kinds of weather. Emergency services are on call no matter what Mother Nature is dishing out. During the most recent winter storm PVRS members responded to calls while the weather was changing from rain to snow. This…