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I I L MEDICAL SERVICES 22(~ BR( ~ SI VI \1H AVl NL [ NOR] H · ,N,'iI%'N[AP(.)! 15 ,N'iN ~%,1 'J(J · (61., 574-,-'8'.~ I I November 21, 1983 ()1 1HI Hb%LIH CENIRAI_ I I I I I I This letter is informational only, regarding the Health Central Emergency Medical Services sponsored "First Responder Course for Public Safety Personnel" The attached brochure and a registration form will be sent to all public safety First Responder department chiefs and training officers. In the past many public safety agencies utilized various levels of training and a variety of instructional methods. It is felt the course that best meets the needs of the First Responder is the 40 hour First Responder Course. The 40 hour class is a recognized certif- ication level by the State of Minnesota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The certification period is for two years, and the refresher course is 18 hours. It is the contention of Health Central EMS, that the first responders provide a vital role in eliminating further injury' and administering life saving procedures, and should have available to them the needed training. In support of this concept, Health Central EMS has instituted an annual, no charge, First Responder course and refresher for all those public.safety agencies that work within Health Central ambulance's primary service area. The course will be taught by Health Central EMS paramedics and physicians from the metropolitan area, whose expertise lies within the field of emergency care. This class will offer those departments attending the opportunity to learn or refresh their medical skills in an environment of mutual cooperation of surrounding public safety departments and the area's designated paramedic ambulance service. I I I I I I Rod Pieper, ~ Executive Director HEALTH CENTRAL EMS By learning together in the classroom, working together in the field should be enhanced. Perhaps the following year we may be able to accept other city or county personnel who are not actually involved in First ~esponder duties. Health Central EMS feel this first annual training course is a] communities we serve and assist in meeting one of their needs.~' Sincerely, t RP/ng We at ~ineer Council sentcc.,-:,..~ ..... {Piease rea~ ~:;,j i;;i