Become a Volunteer
Some people spend their whole life wondering, “Did I make a Difference?” Some people don’t need
to wonder. In many of our rural areas, EMS is a volunteer service provided by neighbors and community
members. EMS is still a young profession, so even just 40 years ago it was far less regulated than it
is now. Almost anyone with minimal training could sign up to drive with a local ambulance service,
or ride along. From the second the 911-dispatcher picks up their phone, they know they’re working against the
clock to avert an emergency situation or to save a life. The dispatcher can try to assist you from
the other end of the phone line, but it’s the first responders to the scene who have a chance to
assess the situation and begin medial treatment. These responders — emergency medical
technicians or EMTs — could be faced with situations ranging from a pregnant woman in labor to
someone with a severe gunshot wound.
Our current members volunteer because – We volunteer because someone’s life may depend on it.
Drivers:
Drivers are responsible for transporting EMT and patient from the scene to the hospital. Have clean driving record, and they responsible for the handling of equipment and assisting with patient care.
Some people spend their whole life wondering, “Did I make a Difference?” Some people don’t need to wonder. Volunteer because someone’s life may depend on it.
Please fill out the form below and email it to office@galenaems.org.
EMT/EMR:
EMTS are responsible for providing appropriate patient care. Satisfactory completing on of the Illinois approved EMT course. Continue to update their skills and must be at least 18 years of age.
Some people spend their whole life wondering, “Did I make a Difference?” Some people don’t need to wonder. Volunteer because someone’s life may depend on it.
Please fill out the form below and email it to office@galenaems.org.