Community based class teaching participants to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give chest compressions, delivery ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This is provided in cooperation with the American Heart Association. Click here to contact CPR Coordinator Katie Carr for additional details or to learn more about scheduling a class.
Our Paramedics regularly attend large outdoor events as well patrol as our vast parks and reservations. These Firefighter/Paramedics are equipped with life-saving equipment and skills and can quickly access the more challenging areas of our community. Contact Captain Luke Holestine to obtain more information about our EMS Bike Team or to schedule an event.
Much like our law enforcement partners, a connection with the staff and students within the education facilities is one of our most valuable partnerships. Each of the schools in Metro West have an assigned Fire District School Resource Officer that provides training and prevention education for staff and students. Contact Lieutenant Matt Coppin by clicking here for additional information.
CERT provides life-saving training for adults related to the numerous disasters that impact our area. This FEMA sponsored course provides classroom and hands on training one night per week over eight weeks. The final exercise is held on a Saturday and ends in a mock disaster scenario where students rescue live victims and treat major injuries.
The STARS program helps caregivers of special needs of residents and by providing pertinent patient information to EMS prior to arrival. This St. Louis Area program is provided through a partnership with SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Click here to contact Program Coordinator Gillian Satkus or visit the SSM website for more information.
