This is the very first edition of The Pulse, our new monthly update bringing you behind the scenes with Addison County’s EMS team.
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This is the very first edition of The Pulse, our new monthly update bringing you behind the scenes with Addison County’s EMS team. From new lifesaving equipment, to joint trainings with local fire departments, to community partnerships that build the future — you’ll find it all here. We’re glad you’re with us. Read on below for this month’s highlights. |
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| A Lifesaving Drug Now Available in Addison County |
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We’re proud to share that MREMS has been selected to house one of Vermont’s new Cyanokits — a powerful medication used in cases of cyanide poisoning. |
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| Cyanide poisoning can result from smoke inhalation during fires or certain industrial exposures.The Cyanokit works by binding to cyanide in the bloodstream, allowing the body to safely remove it. In the right situation, it can mean the difference between life and death.
These kits are rarely available outside of hospitals because of their high cost. Until recently, the Williston Fire Department was the only EMS agency in Vermont to carry one. Now, thanks to a statewide initiative led by the Vermont Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition and Vermont Emergency Medical Services, eight kits have been distributed — including here in Addison County at MREMS.
This represents a major step forward for rural EMS systems, ensuring that communities like ours have access to lifesaving interventions when every second counts.
📺 Watch a news report from Vermont's WCAX about Cyanokit |
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| Heavy Rescue Training with Vergennes Fire Department |
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On September 22nd our Heavy Rescue team joined the Vergennes Fire Department for a night of joint training focused on vehicle extrication. Crews worked side by side practicing techniques for safely removing patients from vehicles. |
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| The teams practiced everything from controlled glass breaks to using saws and hydraulic tools. These realistic, scenario-based trainings make sure we’re ready for anything, and they also strengthen the partnerships between neighboring agencies so that when the real call comes in, we’re already used to working together as one team.
📸 Want to see more photos from the Training? Visit our Facebook... |
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| We Partner with Career Center to Train the Next Generation of Responders |
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This fall, the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center launched a new two-year program for students interested in health care and emergency services. The curriculum begins with foundational training and can lead to credentials such |
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| as First Aid/CPR, Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). MREMS is proud to partner with the Career Center, opening our station and ambulances for skill sessions and ride-alongs. Students will learn directly from experienced EMTs and paramedics, gaining exposure to real-world emergency care.
Executive Director Kate Rothwell — herself a graduate of a Career Center EMT course 20 years ago — told the Addison Independent: “Giving the kids the opportunity to get a taste of it is going to be great. Recruitment and retention nationally — and in Vermont specifically — is difficult. This program is a win-win: students gain experience, and EMS agencies build connections with the next generation of providers.”
📖 Click here to read the full Addison Independent article |
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| After a Decade of Service, Mark Nelson Hangs Up His Stethoscope |
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After a decade of service and thousands of calls answered, we said thank you — and goodbye — this summer to longtime volunteer Mark Nelson, who has officially retired from volunteering with Middlebury Regional EMS. |
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| Mark first joined us in May 2015 after earning his Emergency Medical Responder. What started with a single ride-along quickly became a journey of learning and growth. Along the way, Mark went on to earn both his EMT and AEMT certifications, helped train new providers, and made a lasting difference in countless lives across Addison County.
“Mark has been a steady, reliable presence on our crews for the past decade,” said Kate Rothwell, Executive Director. “His kindness, patience, and willingness to share his knowledge made him an incredible teammate and mentor. We are deeply grateful for everything he has given to MREMS.”
From all of us at MREMS: thank you, Mark, for ten years of extraordinary service.
📖 Read more about Mark’s volunteer journey in a 2024 Addison Independent article |
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| Our legal name is Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our EIN is 23-7085925 |
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