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Beacon Hose to Host Sundays-Only EMT Class Starting Sept. 22

August 21, 2024 Beacon Hose Leave a comment

Beacon Hose will host a Sundays-only EMT course that will be perfect for those with busy schedules during the week — and enrollment is open now!

The course will run from Sept. 22, 2024 to Feb. 16, 2025. Classes will be held at Beacon Hose’s Station 2 on Railroad Avenue on Sundays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The course fee is $975, which includes books (with online access), a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, CPR/AED certification, EVOC certification, and a uniform shirt.

This class is open to any Connecticut resident 16 and older, not just those from Beacon Falls. While membership at Beacon Hose is not required, the course could lead to an opportunity to join our department, too! Becoming an EMT not only gives you lifesaving skills to help others, but it can also lead to rewarding career opportunities. The deadline to register is Sept. 15.

If you’re interested in signing up or learning more about the course, send an email to Connor Banks at cbanks@beaconfallsct.org or click here for the application and we’ll get you started!

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Beacon Hose Hosts Free Hands-Only CPR Clinic Feb. 24

January 19, 2024 Beacon Hose Leave a comment

Update: Thanks to those who attended!

In January 2023, tens of millions of Americans watched Monday Night Football when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed on the field due to cardiac arrest. Thanks to immediate intervention with CPR and an AED, Hamlin was resuscitated and remarkably returned to play during the 2023 season.

That incident renewed the public consciousness of the importance of knowing CPR — even at a basic level that any bystander can perform until trained first responders arrive on scene. Beacon Hose encourages everyone to join us for just 15 minutes on Saturday, Feb. 24, to learn hands-only CPR.

Hands-only CPR provides the most important function of CPR — continuing circulation of blood to major organs until the heart can regain its normal function. The few minutes in which bystanders provide hands-only CPR prior to first responders’ arrival with more advanced equipment can make a difference in the victim’s survival.

This training does not provide CPR certification but will be a quick and helpful clinic to instill the basics of CPR for anyone. There is no age restriction and the training is free. There is no need to register; simply come to Beacon Hose at any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 24.

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Beacon Hose to Host Summer EMT Course

May 14, 2023 Beacon Hose Leave a comment

Beacon Hose will host a summer EMT course that will be perfect for high school and college students on summer break — enrollment is open now!

The course will run from June 19 through August 30. Classes will be held at Beacon Hose on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings (6-10 p.m. nightly) and three Saturdays (8 a.m.-4 p.m.). One of the Saturday classes will include a vehicle extrication drill with the fire department. The course will be taught by experienced ALS and BLS instructors who remain extremely active in responding to calls in our area.

The course fee is $1,000, which includes books (with online access), a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, CPR/AED certification, EVDT certification, and the required sex trafficking and mental health courses.

This class is open to any Connecticut resident, not just those from Beacon Falls. While membership at Beacon Hose is not required, the course could lead to an opportunity to join our department, too! Becoming an EMT not only gives you lifesaving skills to help others, but it can also lead to rewarding career opportunities.

If you’re interested in signing up or learning more about the course, send an email to emstraining@beaconhose.com and we’ll get you started! We accept credit cards and can also set up payment plans.

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Beacon Hose to Host Spring EMR Class

January 31, 2023 Beacon Hose Leave a comment

Update: Unfortunately, due to low enrollment, this class was canceled. We look forward to offering another class in the future.

Beacon Hose will host an EMR class beginning March 23 — enrollment is open now!

Classes will be held at Beacon Hose on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-10 p.m. nightly) and two Saturdays (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) through May 9. The course will be taught by experienced ALS and BLS instructors who remain extremely active in responding to calls in our area.

The course fee is $675, which includes books (with online access), a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, CPR/AED certification, and the required sex trafficking and mental health courses.

This class is open to any Connecticut resident, not just those from Beacon Falls. While membership at Beacon Hose is not required, the course could lead to an opportunity to join our department, too! Becoming an EMR not only gives you lifesaving skills to help others, but it can also lead to rewarding career opportunities.

If you’re interested in signing up or learning more about the course, send an email to emstraining@beaconhose.com and we’ll get you started!

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Beacon Hose Hosts Free Hands-Only CPR Training Feb. 4

January 21, 2023 Beacon Hose 1 Comment

Update: Thanks to whose to attended!

Earlier this month, tens of millions of Americans watched Monday Night Football when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed on the field due to cardiac arrest. Thanks to immediate intervention with CPR and an AED, Hamlin was resuscitated and has begun to rejoin his team.

That incident renewed the public consciousness of the importance of knowing CPR — even at a basic level that any bystander can perform until trained first responders arrive on scene. Beacon Hose, along with Waterbury Hospital and the Woodland High football team, encourage everyone to join us for just 15 minutes on Saturday, Feb. 4, to learn hands-only CPR.

This training does not provide CPR certification but will be a quick and helpful way to instill the basics of CPR for anyone. There is no age restriction and the training is free. There is no need to register; simply come to Beacon Hose at any time between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 4.

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