EMS Discovery Program

Bennington Rescue is offering students in grades 8-12 (ages 14-19) an opportunity to:

  • Learn and apply EMS skills and perform service.

  • For those age 14+ an ability to perform scheduled ride along time with our EMS professionals on an ambulance. 

  • The program is limited 12 students and will meet one evening a month with an occasional weekend activity such as skills or service projects.

  • A summer Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification course is in the planning stages for students age 16+.

Information Session

  • Tuesday, February 27th from 5:30-6:30 PM

  • At Bennington Rescue – 120 McKinley St, Bennington, VT

  • Interested students and their parent/guardian should attend to learn about the program and ask questions. 

  • You can sign up here in advance for more information or if you cannot make it on the 27th.

FAQs:

Q - Can only students who live in Bennington participate?

A - No! This program is open to any grade 8-12 students from Bennington County or neighboring areas we assist such as eastern Rensselaer County, NY.

Q - Are there eligibility requirements?

A - Yes – Student Eligibility to Participate:

  • The student must be 14-19 years old and enrolled in an area middle or high school (e.g., Mt. Anthony Union, Hoosick Falls Central, Arlington Memorial, Burr & Burton, etc.).

  • The student must have average grades minimally of a 3.0 or 80% or B- depending on the grading system. Students must submit their last grade report at the time of application and every subsequent grading period.

  • The student must complete the program application.

  • The student and their parent(s) or guardian(s) must first meet with the Program Manager to review the program, expectations of the student, and obtain written parent/guardian consent.

  • To maintain active status the student must attend ≥2/3 of regularly scheduled monthly activities or be excused by the Program Manager.