NPRC to Host EMT Training Program

Madison Township Fire Chief proposes paramedic training policy change

MADISON TOWNSHIP — Fire Chief Ken Justus proposed a policy change to covering paramedic training at Monday night’s Madison Township Trustees meeting. Instead of paying tuition upfront, he suggests the township reimburse employees after they successfully complete training, provided they sign a three-year service agreement. “It’s kind of a new idea, but based upon the […] The post Madison Township Fire Chief proposes paramedic training policy chan…

NPRC to host EMT training program

(WJET/WFXP) – An area college is helping to prepare those who wish to become emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Starting July 7, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is holding an EMT training program at six different locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Corry, Meadville and Warren. The course runs through December 17 and costs $775 per person, with payment plans available. Classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays fr…

City's Freedom House EMT program ensures trainees succeed while easing service staffing shortages - Pittsburgh Union Progress

When Pittsburgh Chief of Emergency Medical Services Amera Gilchrist assumed her position in May 2023 her staff included just 14 emergency medical technicians. Today she has 34, and the increase includes 15 Pittsburgh EMS Freedom House EMT Training Academy graduates. The new program started last year, and both cohorts had a 100% completion rate, according to Geoff Webster, a founder of Pittsburgh Futures Collaborative, a nonprofit that has worked…