*** ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mineral Point Rescue Squad will be the host location for an Emergency Medical Responder class starting in January 2024! Don't wait, join today to take advantage of a class at your home station!!!
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Community Matters - Volunteer!
The Mineral Point Rescue Squad is looking for individuals to join our squad. Our service has a few paid positions but is still made of mostly volunteers who are EMRs, EMTs and Advanced EMTs. Our squad is a 24-hour service. We serve as an emergency medical transport service and standby at community events. Come meet us and fill out an application. You can ride along on calls before committing to taking the class. MPRS will cover the full cost of the class assuming you meet all requirements. The skills you acquire are valuable life skills that you can apply every day.
To obtain an application for volunteer membership to MPRS, you can do any of the following: download the application from here, contact an existing member, or request an application via email (listed on the contact us page).
Steps
- Fill out an application and return it to any member, email it, or mail it to the Mineral Point Rescue Squad (see contact us page).
- Attend one of our monthly meetings held on the third Monday of each month. You can introduce yourself as well as ask and take questions.
- We will set up a brief interview. You may then be eligible for our ride along program. This enables you to ride along on live calls to observe before committing to taking the class if you are not already licensed.
Based on your involvement during the ride along program, each potential member is voted on before attending the EMR/EMT Basic class sponsored by MPRS.
Active Member Requirements
- Receive your Wisconsin EMS license.
- Pass the EMR/EMT class and hands-on practical test.
- Pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam.
- Once licensed, you must complete a probationary period of 3 months.
- Attend monthly meetings/trainings, participate on EMS standby's and other events.
- Signup for a minimum number of on-call hours per month.
- Participate on an assigned weekend group responsible for ensuring coverage every 4th weekend.
Notes:
- We strongly encourage active membership but we will consider volunteers at various other capacities, depending on your situation, that may not meet all the active member requirements. Contact us if you have questions or concerns.
- We will consider "driver only" members but still encourage drivers to at least obtain a valid EMR license.
Benefits
- Gratitude from our community
- Be part of a great team
- Paid training and professional experience
- State of art equipment
- Use of the building for parties/gatherings for active members
- Volunteer pay per hours signed up on schedule as well as per call based on your license level (paid quarterly)
History
- MPRS was organized in October 1985
- August 17, 1986 MPRS officially went into service
- Some original charter members are still on our squad today
- MPRS is a non-profit organization
- We have left the garage over 12,000 times to help someone in need
- We average a little over 400 calls per year
You can make a difference!
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EMS PRAYER
As I perform my duty Lord
Whatever be the call,
Help to guide and keep me safe
From dangers big and small.
I want to serve and do my best
No matter what the scene,
I pledge to keep my skills refined,
My judgement quick and keen.
This calling to give of my self
Most do not understand,
But I stand ready all the time
To help my fellow man.
To have the chance to help a child
Restore his laugh with glee,
A word of thanks I might not hear,
But knowing is enough for me.
The praise of men is fine for some,
But I feel truly blessed,
That you oh Lord have chosen me
To serve in EMS!
L. Lipps