Trumansburg EMS
Posted by Dustin Horton // October 23, 2023 // Articles
By Jaxyn Boyce
After the first medical provider, Covert Funeral Home, closed, the Trumansburg Volunteer Fire Department took over in 1972. However, by 2002, the rising number of calls exceeded the number of volunteers the fire station could provide. The department was then subsidized until 2004 when it became independent. Now the Trumansburg Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department serves as a municipal ambulance service.
These workers deliver emergency medical services; such as; Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS). In addition, they are in the process of establishing a skillful SCUBA dive team. Public education is an important factor for the Trumansburg EMS. There are CPR, First Aid, and babysitting classes open to the community. During the fall, the EMS workers are proud to distribute information on prevention initiatives that could end up saving a life. The Paramedic ALS level department is prideful for its outstanding critical care services. For example, ALS-trained members can issue critical trauma, cardiac, pediatric, and stroke care. As well as advanced IV administration, airway support, fall prevention, and immediate burn care.
As a team member, Trumansburg EMS ensures everyone is certified and equipped to handle an emergency. The amount of training they receive is equal to registered nurses. Thus, each medical provider will spend hundreds of hours teaching, and updating their education to attain expert standards. Trumansburg EMS doesn’t offer in-house EMT or Paramedic licensing classes, however, there are monthly classes to expand paramedics’ knowledge that are open to others. These dedicated providers serve to aid the village and the locals within.
Located on 74 West Main Street, anyone interested in joining the Trumansburg EMS team can visit their website at trumansburg-ny.gov/departments/ems/ or by email at ems@trumansburg-ny.gov. Listed on the website are the application process and detailed training requirements. They can also be reached by phone at (607) 387-7131.
