FREMONT COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
2014 TRAINING SCHEDULE (issued 12/10/2013)

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR CLASSES

January 22        St. Anthony EMS building          6:00 PM
April 16             Ashton EMS building                 6:00 PM
July 7               Island Park EMS building           6:00 PM
October 22        St. Anthony EMS building          6:00 PM 

NOTE: Additional HCP CPR classes may be scheduled subject to availability of instructors. Classes must have a minimum of 6 students registered 7 days prior to class date and be approved by the EMS Director. Course fees: tbd

HEART SAVER CPR/FIRST AID CLASSES

December 19, 2013       St. Anthony EMS building          6:00 PM
January 6                      Island Park EMS building           2:00 PM* and 6:00 PM
February 3                    Ashton EMS building                 6:00 PM
April 21                         St. Anthony EMS building          2:00 PM* and 6:00 PM
July 21                          Island Park EMS building           6:00 PM
October 20                    Ashton EMS building                 2:00 PM* and 6:00 PM

• * Renewal course

NOTE: Additional HS CPR/First Aid classes may be scheduled subject to availability of instructors. Classes must have a minimum of 6 students registered 7 days prior to class date and be approved by the EMS Director. Course fees tbd.

LATE NIGHT WITH LIFE FLIGHT (PORTNEUF LIFE FLIGHT – POCATELLO)

February 13                   Portneuf Regional Medical Center          5:30 PM
April 10                         Portneuf Regional Medical Center          5:30 PM
September 11               Portneuf Regional Medical Center          5:30 PM
November 13                Portneuf Regional Medical Center          5:30 PM 

NOTE: Dates may be subject to change. Classes are not part of the regular FCEMS curriculum, but address recertification material that is typically hard to get elsewhere, and include Helicopter Landing Zone Officer training. FCEMS attendees can car pool and should meet at the St. Anthony EMS shed at 4:00 PM for departure. No course fee.

EMT TRAINING COURSES 

24-7 EMS – will continue to be offered in 2014. Additional on-line classes from other providers will be forwarded as they become available.

AEMT 2011

March 25 – July 2 (tentative testing dates July 18, 19). Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and one Saturday per month from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Classes meet at Fremont County EMS buildings. Some dates and locations may change in late-winter and early-spring due to weather issues. Maximum class size is 16 students and pre-requisites apply. First priority will be given to Fremont County EMT’s, but this is an OPEN class. Students accepted for class will be notified by 3/18/2014.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Current licensure at I-85 level (or equivalent for non-EMS healthcare provider).
• Current licensure as EMT 2011 with course completion certificate from #E713-2434.*
• Letter of recommendation from Unit President (or immediate supervisor for non-FCEMS applicants).
• Two (2) years’ emergency medical service by course completion date.
• Pass twenty-five question written entrance exam with minimum score of 80%. Test date: 3/11.
• Pass NREMT skill stations for trauma, medical, and one random.* Test date 3/11.
• Receive admission recommendation from pre-course interview committee composed of the unit presidents, EMS Director, Medical Director, and Lead Instructor. Interview date: 3/13.
• Submission of letter of interest in course to EMS Director by 3/4/2014.
• * Not required of non-EMS healthcare professionals
• Course fee tbd.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER 2011/WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER

August 5 – September 30 (tentative testing dates October 3, 4). Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and one Saturday per month from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Classes meet at Fremont County EMS buildings. Maximum class size is 24 students. First priority will be given to Fremont County EMT’s, and residents, but this is an OPEN class.

• Course will enable student to be licensed as Idaho EMR 2011 (pending passing exams and licensure process) and certified as ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) Wilderness First Responder (pending passing requisite course exams).
• Course includes AHA HCP CPR and Helicopter landing Zone Officer certifications.
• Course fee tbd.

(Download PDF schedule)

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First Aid Kits $10

Fremont County EMS has First Aid Kits available for sale at the Fremont County Annex Building for $10. These kits include:
1- Roller Gauze 2”x4 yds
3- Sterile Gauze Pads 3”x3”
2- Non-Adherent Pads 2”x3”
15- Adhesive Bandages ¾”x3”
5- Adhesive Bandages 1”x3”
5- Adhesive Bandages 1 ½” x 1 ½”
1- Adhesive Bandages 2”x4 ½”
1- Fingertip Bandage
1- Knuckle Bandage
4- BZK Towelettes
1- Instant Ice Pack
1- Hydrocortisone 0.9g Pack
2- Triple Antibiotic 0.9 g Packs
2- Hand Sanitizer 0.9g Packs
1- Roll First Aid Tape ½” x 2 ½ yds.
1- Pair of Scissors
1- Pair of Tweezers
1- Pair Vinyl Gloves
1- CPR Barrier
1-First Aid Instruction Guide

The kit comes in a 4 ½”X7” nylon pouch and is perfect for your ATV, snowmachine, glove compartment, 72-hour kit, backpack, etc.