Being an EMT is a rewarding and exciting opportunity. Emergency Medical Technicians respond to all types of emergencies, from auto accidents, to injuries, to sicknesses, to cardiac arrests. Every day presents a new challenge. Imagine flying down the road with sirens blaring, cars pulling out of your way, and the dispatcher alerting you with information about the situation ahead. Your training kicks in, and you tell the crew in the back of the ambulance how to prepare for the emergency. Once you arrive on scene, you take charge and help the individual in need. Depending on the situation, you may transport the patient to the hospital or render aid on scene. Once you clear the call, you think, “I just helped someone today.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Congratulations! You’re now a certified EMT in Virginia. What’s next?
You did it! You passed your EMT test. Now it’s time to put all your book learning to practical use during your precept. This program is designed so you can show off all your new knowledge and prove to the station leaders you have what it takes to be a lead EMT. Once you finish the program and the station leaders are comfortable with your abilities to take charge of an emergency call, you can staff an ambulance.
So now you’re a trial member of the station. Now what?
After being voted in as a trial member, the real training begins. You are required to attend several classes that will prepare you to be an EMT. After the required training, you will be allowed to ride in the back of the ambulance and participate in emergency calls. Don’t worry, though. We know you’re new, and all the members are willing to help you learn. After getting some hands-on experience, you will be signed up to attend an EMT class. If you study hard, you’ll pass the Virginia State EMT Certification with ease.
So how do become an EMT for Rescue Company 1?
You start by filling out an application available here. Bring your completed application to the station. and we’ll show you around. This will give you the chance to see the equipment, meet some members, and ask any questions you may have. Next, a volunteer from our membership committee will contact you to arrange an interview. Don’t worry; this is not a serious job interview. It’s an opportunity for us to get to know you and for us to tell you about life at the station. Then, you’ll attend a company meeting, which is held once a month. If the company believes you will be an asset to the organization, you will be voted in as a member of GMVRS. You are now considered a trial member.
Application Process
Operations:
- Submit your application
- Once received you will be scheduled for an interview
- At the interview, you will be provided with some resources to conduct some prerequisite online training. This training is not necessary to get voted in but is a prerequisite to ride on the ambulance.
- Pass a background check with Manassas City Police Department (you will be provided with a form)
- You will be scheduled for an agility/fitness test which is a mock patient carry event.
- Once steps 1-4 are completed, and we have received a clearance letter from the City of Manassas, you will be able to attend the next meeting where your membership will be voted on.
Junior Squad:
- Submit your application
- Once received you will be scheduled for an interview
- At the interview, you will be provided with some resources to conduct some prerequisite online training. This training is not necessary to get voted in but is a prerequisite to ride on the ambulance.
- Pass a background check with Manassas City Police Department (you will be provided a form)
- Pass an agility/fitness test, which is a mock patient carry scenario.
- Once steps 1-4 are done, and we have received your letter of clearance from the City of Manassas you will then be able to attend the next Junior Squad Business meeting, where your membership will be voted on.
Auxiliary:
- Submit your application
- Complete an interview
- Pass a background check with MCPD
- Once steps 1-3 are completed, you will be able to attend the next Auxiliary meeting where your membership will be voted on.
Affiliate:
- Submit your application
- Get scheduled for an interview
- Pass a background check with MCPD
- Once steps 1-3 are completed the Board of Directors will vote on your membership at the next scheduled BoD meeting.
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