EMTs
in training:
Lake Shore High School Students
visit Evans Center Fire Station
Mid-Town – March 8, 2002
Mr. Ken Drozdowski's EMT class from the BOCES program at Lake Shore Central Senior High School paid a visit to the "Pride of MidTown."
They were treated to a guided tour of the station and talks from Rural/Metro Paramedic and Evans Center Assistant Chief Tim Szczepaniak and Erie County Deputy Fire Coordinator and Evans Center Special Ops Captain Tiger Schmittendorf. Schmittendorf addressed the county's Project: V-FIRE scholarship program and other opportunities with the high school students.
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| Ken
Drozdowski's 16 students pose in front of Evans Center Station 1 |
Shown here with Rural/Metro Unit 518 - these EMT students ride along with the medics during regular class hours |
As part of the EMT class, students ride along with Rural/Metro paramedics and local volunteers during regular class hours to gain valuable street experience in emergency medicine. These young adults will graduate from the program in June with their Basic EMT certifications following their passing the state exam.
The fire company treated the class to pizza and wings following the tour and presentations. Evans Center was the students' last stop on a tour of all of the town's fire stations.
Firefighting is not for everyone – but volunteering can be. Evans Center offers limited duty memberships in the areas of Fire/Rescue only, Fire Police only, Emergency Medical Services Only, Water Rescue only, or Associate only. Associate members support the fire department through administrative, technology, fund-raising, clerical and other non-emergency business functions.
If you or anyone you know are interested in volunteering, please do not hesitate to contact the Evans Center Fire Company at 716/549-1221 or fill our our feedback form or e-mail to: info@ecvfc.org
