The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company is proud to announce that Firefighter Lauren Schur has successfully completed the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute’s Emergency Medical Technician Course.

The program was begun at the Powellville Volunteer Fire Company on 8 October 2022 and entailed 207 hours of classroom and practical instruction.

This program is Maryland’s Basic Life Support (BLS) program and covers a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) legal aspects of emergency care; infection control; patient assessment; the respiratory system; oxygen adjuncts and delivery; CPR; AED; bleeding; control and management of soft tissue injuries; musculoskeletal injuries and management; spinal immobilization; pediatric and obstetric emergencies; crisis intervention; multiple casualty and triage management; ambulance operations; and EMS systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, classroom and online activities, discussion, and team-focused practical scenarios.

Congratulations Lauren!

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