Cape Cod Community College is currently enrolling students on Martha’s Vineyard for an EMT class beginning Jan. 25, 2021.
The Island's emergency medical service providers will host the emergency medical technician open house on Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the regional high school culinary arts dining room.
Cape Cod Community College is currently enrolling students on Martha’s Vineyard for an EMT class beginning Jan. 25, 2021.
The work of an EMT begins with basic training, and recruits are always needed. Classes begin in early January. An informational open house will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Edgartown fire station. All are welcome.
Although blue lights flashed at the Aquinnah police and fire station Saturday afternoon, there was no emergency. At Aquinnah's first ever public safety day, the biggest concern was whether the hamburger supply was low.
Martha’s Vineyard Association of EMTs held its annual meeting June 26, and honored EMT of the year Kristina West.
As the summer season gains momentum, Vineyard emergency medical crews are working overtime and drawing from off-Island resources in order to meet an increased demand for service. Fewer paramedics are available this summer for ambulance calls, leading to increased cross-town efforts.
