LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) is conducting a Vermont Emergency First Responder (VEFR) course at the LVRS squad building in Londonderry in March. To be eligible for VEFR certification, you must be 16 years of age or older.
Taking this class is a perfect way to introduce yourself to emergency medical services (EMS) and EMS culture. The primary focus is to learn how to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients. A certified VEFR will have the skills and knowledge to provide lifesaving interventions while waiting for additional and more skilled EMS personnel to arrive. A VEFR will also be able to assist higher-level personnel at the scene and during transport.
Some of the skills taught will be administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), control of minor and severe bleeding, EpiPen administration, and naloxone administration.
The course will be taught over three days: Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Monday, March 9, from 6-9:30 p.m.
There is a fee payable to LVRS. This fee will be reimbursed to those who become VEFR certified and go on to become full members of LVRS.
To enroll, please visit www.londonderryrescuevt.org, click on “Menu,” and then click on “VEFR Course.” The deadline to apply is March 5.