SHELBURNE RESCUE SQUAD

HISTORY

Shelburne Rescue first started as a team of volunteer first responders (operating as trained Emergency Medical Technicians EMTs, without an ambulance) over twenty years ago. In 1988 the first ambulance was purchased and has since developed into a community volunteer squad of about 47 members with about 30 active menbers responding to approximately 525 emergency calls a year.

WHAT WE DO

We have assigned shifts with at least a three person crew actively on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ready to respond to any emergency. We are a volunteer squad of various people with varying backgrounds.

SHELBURNE RESCUE POSITIONS

Crew Chief: An experienced EMT who oversees and directs each call.

Driver: Is responsible for safely driving the ambulance. Shelburne Rescue will train you for this position.

Third Crew Member: An EMT who works under the direction of the Crew Chief providing direct patient care.

Fourth Crew Member: You start as an observer, train to become an EMT with the goal of becoming a Third.





Emergency medicine is not for everyone, it requires some dedication and commitment. Shelburne Rescue tries to operate with members being on active duty for one 12 hour shift per week and one 24 hour weekend shift per month. We also require members to attend a business meeting (first Tuesday each month) and a training meeting (second Tuesday each meeting).

CONTACT INFORMATION

We are located at 154 Turtle Lane, just off Harbor Road. For more information call the NON-EMERGENCY telephone number (802) 985-5125 and either ask for Erika or leave a message on the answering machine.

TO REPORT A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, WITHIN THE TOWN SHELBURNE, DIAL 911.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

For more information about local EMS training programs, please select the link below.

EMS TRAINING PROGRAMS






Updated: 09/15/2004