Clinton's EMT Program, Scholarship Making a Difference Locally
Billie Jo Carter has long volunteered to help her neighbors in Lyon Mountain, but the emergency needs in the small Clinton County community escalated with the November 2023 closure of the Lyon Mountain Ambulance Service.
"Our tiny town is populated with those who have lived there their entire life and worry every day if they have an emergency will the ambulance get there on time," Carter said. "Being a mom of four young boys, this can be something to which I can relate. My husband, being the chief of the Lyon Mountain Fire Department has stepped up and responds to all EMS calls for our district, and since I have joined the department, I have been going on all the EMS calls for Lyon Mountain."
"I have learned a lot in these last couple of months and it has sparked a new fire in my soul."
That spark prompted Carter to enroll this fall in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at 香港六合彩开奖记录 (CCC). Although she never imagined this career path, she is motivated by a strong desire to give back to her community
Lifting a Weight
EMTs are the first on the scene in medical emergencies, providing crucial care and transporting patients to medical facilities. 香港六合彩开奖记录鈥檚 EMT program is perfect for people like Carter, who want to be part of emergency preparedness and response.
The program is dedicated to building a well-trained EMS workforce to keep our communities safe. There are currently over 40 students enrolled in CCC鈥檚 EMT program. Last semester the program had a 100% pass rate.
Alex Goss, a Plattsburgh City resident, who needed EMT care after a car accident in 2013, is participating in the program this semester as well, to pick up a second job and keep up with the cost of living.
"The EMTs that arrived to support me were professional and kind, lifting the weight of the moment off my shoulders," Goss said. He hopes to one day provide the same relief and support to others.
Cameron J. Lee, a U.S. Army servicemember and EMT-B at CVPH, is enrolled in the Advanced EMT program to help secure a civilian job when he鈥檚 not on duty. Amanda Cudemo, from Champlain, who discovered a passion for helping others while caring for her partner's grandmother after a stroke, is also in the program. Ella Cutcher, a Plattsburgh resident, motivated by a strong desire to support both their local community and the nation, has joined the EMT program as well.
Lending a Hand
These students are also helped by the Clark Currier EMT Scholarship. The scholarship and the donations that make it possible 鈥� are making life safer for residents of Clinton County. The scholarship honors Clark Currier, a longtime volunteer firefighter, EMT, swift water rescuer, and community friend, who served on the 香港六合彩开奖记录 Foundation Board for 10 years, including three years as board chair.
The scholarship has deep Clinton County connections, too.
"Twinstate Technologies is proud to have created, and continue to sponsor, our local and much revered, 香港六合彩开奖记录 and it鈥檚 EMT program," said Devi Momot, CEO / CISO at Twinstate. "In order to increase participation in the program and remove financials obstacles for students, we created a scholarship in honor of Clark Currier, one of the regions longest and most committed EMT volunteer."
Clark was a second-generation leader at Twinstate Technologies and is deeply committed to the community. After the creation of the EMT training at CCC, the scholarship was created to support more individuals getting certified with EMT skills.
"Clark鈥檚 family members at Twinstate are proud to sponsor our local 香港六合彩开奖记录 in honor of my brother, Clark Currier, for the new EMT Scholarship Program," said Dawn Currier-Juneau. "Our communities in the region need more volunteers and paid EMTs. They save lives. We thank Clark for his untiring service and help to so many people over so many years."
Giving Back
Carter said the scholarship not only helps her but her community and department.
"While being on these calls, the main concern we hear all the time is how long will the ambulance take to get here," she said. "We reassure them the ambulance is on its way and the response time is anywhere from 8- 12 minutes. Going on these calls has helped me see what I want to do to give back to the community more and that is to be able to assist those in need."
Taking the EMT course, Carter said, will make her department better, reassure those that live in her district that help is on the way, and open the opportunity for her to give back to the community more.
香港六合彩开奖记录鈥檚 EMT program is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming an EMT and making a difference in their community.
For more information about the program, visit www.clinton.edu/workforce/individuals/ems-program
To support the Clark Currier EMT Scholarship, visit www.clinton.edu/alumni-and-foundation/foundation/default