Approximately 70 people attended an open training class for the community held by the Huletts Landing Fire Company.
The Huletts Landing Fire Company hosted an open training class for the community on Saturday. This comes in response to the support provided by the community in 2015.
The Town of Dresden allocates an annual amount of $25,000 to cover the fire company’s operating expenses. The community contributions enable the department to provide specialized equipment, training and services. The fire company took the opportunity to designate a portion of the contributions for education, based on community requests to have emergency training.
On Saturday, July 9th, an American Safety Health Institute training was provided to the community. The instructor, Cody Jacobsen, Captain of Fort Ann Rescue, along with his 2 Paramedic certified instructors, educated those in attendance on the inner workings of our local EMS system, trauma centers, helicopters, ambulances and local hospitals were all discussed. This was extremely beneficial for all those who attended. All of the participants received the First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Due to the high level, quality instruction, professional cards were also offered to First Responders, CFR’s EMT’s, and nurses, allowing them to meet NY State requirements.
Refreshments from Historic Grounds and Putorti’s Market were served before and after the training.
Participants were provided with the training at no charge. The fire company paid the individual cost of $45.00 per person. This was money well spent. As Chief, I feel that we have supplemented our 3 medical responders with an additional force of 60. To all those who attended, I hope that you will: Stand Tall and Stand Proud.
Fire Chief
Jay
Photo credits: Jim McMaster.