More first responders in Pike County at a time when we need them most

The Emergency Medical Technician Class started in the fall of 2020 and finished up the beginning of January 2021.

It was a tough road due to the current pandemic, but they pushed through and finished with 16 students; six of those students have gone on to complete their national registry and are currently recognized as EMTs by the State of Pennsylvania. The other 10 are currently studying hard and hope to be finished up testing by May. The remaining four students will be jumping in the current class and finishing up their studies.

We are currently finishing up an Emergency Medical Responders Class (one level lower then EMT). At the completion we will have 14 more medical responders in the county. This was another class that worked hard to complete do to the current pandemic.

We have also completed numerous CPR, first aid and blood-borne pathogens classes totaling 62 students, and we expect these numbers to go up this year.

I just want to thank everyone who made this fund possible! Without this in place this would be hard to accomplish. We currently have a waiting list for are fall EMT class. This shows the dedication of the responders in Pike County in a time when we need it most.

Thank you.

Timothy Knapp, Director

Pike County Emergency Management Agency