Nature Coast EMS Explorers Graduate the First Responder Class
Nature Coast EMS is proud to present our Explorer Post 605 and two Sheriff’s Explorers members whom have successfully completed 40 hours of First Responder Training. This will allow them to assist NCEMS field crews in managing and treating patients while they respond to emergency calls with them.
From Left to Right David Mejia, EMT-Paramedic & NCEMS Explorer Coordinator, Angel Carey, Amanda Poliseno, Tiffany Sisk, Ashley Kovanda, Miranda McElhanny, Amy McNeil, Michelle Phillips, Katherine Seaman, Christian Wesch and Jane Bedford, RN, CCP, Education Director for Nature Coast EMS. Not pictured: Bethany Dozier and Michael McNeil.
The Explorer program is a division of the “Learning for Life” program offered through the Boy Scouts of America. Nature Coast EMS Explorers are a high school aged group of young adults who aspire to be First Responders, EMT’s and Paramedics in their futures. The Explorer Post 605 program offers these students a chance to learn valuable skills in the field of EMS as well as other important life skills such as responsibility, time management and being able to work together as a team. The program itself consists of class room instruction, hands-on skill lessons and ride-alongs as part of an ALS ambulance crew.
The program is open to any student, age 14-20, that is currently enrolled in school and completed the 8th grade, in good academic standing and has a desire to give back to their community while beginning a rewarding future in EMS. If you would like more information about the Explorer program call (352) 249-4700.
