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The Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps is looking for new members to keep up with our increasing call volume. We provide our town, as well as the surrounding communities with 24/7 emergency medical services, and respond to 800+ calls a year. Medical emergencies come in a variety of forms, such as: cardiac problems, allergic reactions, breathing problems, fainting, motor vehicle accidents & traumas, and much more. As a trained Emergency Medical Technician, you will learn the valuable life savings skills necessary to aid your fellow neighbors in their time of need. The job of an EMT keeps your mind active and sharpens your decision making skills. If you have a desire to learn life savings skills and be one of the first on scene when someone needs help, join the Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps. It’s the most rewarding decision you’ll ever make.
Go to www.flvac.org for more information.
All prospective members wishing to become an EMT must:
● Be at least 16 years of age
● Be currently certified in BLS Healthcare CPR or willing to become certified
● Be physically capable of performing EMT duties
● Live or work in Franklin Lakes or adjoining communities
● Submit an application
Training to be a certified EMT can be provided at no cost to you. Training is available at the Police and Fire Academy in Mahwah or at the Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Training Center in Paramus among other locations. Classes are available at various times throughout the year, but they fill up quickly! Membership is subject to a background check and an interview.
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