How Do You Become An EMT Explorer?
EMT Explorers offer an on-the-job training program geared toward youth ages 14 to 20 who have completed the eighth grade. The program provides classroom training and some ride-alongs that allow youth to see if this is a career they’d like to explore. Explorers is a national program open to all young adults. Step 1 Contact your local fire department or your local chapter of Boy Scouts to find the program closest to you. Step 2 Commit yourself to the time it takes to complete such a program. In general, there are strict attendance requirements that must be met throughout a two to five month time period. Step 3 Review the policies of the program you want to join. Many now have standards of school attendance, minimum grade requirements and pre-course certifications that must be completed, such as CPR training. Step 4 Ask for a schedule of meetings and locations when you obtain your application. Obtain a list of equipment requirements or uniform information at the same time. Arriving in cla
• Talk with family members and friends about their thoughts on you becoming an EMT Explorer. As an EMT Explorer, you will see many things – from fatal car accidents to gun shot wounds to people suffering from shortness of breath. Make sure that you really want to do this! • Contact your local ambulance base and inquire if they offer an explorer program. If you are unsure of what their phone number is then call your local sheriff’s department and request the phone number. • You may wish to enroll in some CPR classes and/ or a medic first aid class. This will allow you to assist more when you actually begin going on calls.
