Eight White County firefighters can now add the title of Emergency Medical Responder to their resumés after graduating from training earlier this week.
EMRs are often the first line of defense in life and death situations. They provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients in emergencies. White County Public Safety Director David Murphy calls them “a vital part of the comprehensive EMS response system.”
A graduation ceremony was held on April 7. Certificates were awarded to Austin Barnett, Jackson Cantrell, Linda Crossman, Jordan LeFevre, Mason Long, Cole Sheriff, Alex Staton, and Steven Seabolt.
“It certainly is beneficial for our training team to consist of Firefighters/Paramedics and seasoned personnel that bring this training to a level that is just shy of a basic Emergency Medical Technician,” stated White County Fire Chief Seth Weaver. “We are proud of our team and these individuals for achieving this valuable certification for our community and those we serve.”
Training Officer Lanier Swafford, firefighter and paramedic Shad Sosebee, and Capt. Josh Taylor taught the course.
