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Emergency Medical Services

Your neighbor's child has fallen into a pool... She's not breathing. Would you have what it takes to help save her life?

The Akron-Princeville Ambulance has been proudly providing emergency medical services to Princeville and the surrounding areas for the past 23 years. During this time, we have responded to more than 3300 calls. We are pleased to be able to offer personalized care from 36 highly trained and motivated volunteers who are ready to respond to any emergency - big or small. We want to be able to continue to offer emergency and non-emergency services to the area, but to do this, we need your help. Our current staffing is stretched to the limit, especially during the daytime hours. Without more volunteers, we will be unable to provide you with continuous, quality, local ambulance service.

Do you have what it takes?

Did you know...?

  • The Akron-Princeville Ambulance (APA) was started in 1980 to reduce the time a patient was forced to wait for an ambulance.
  • APA received no state or federal funding, and exists completely on community donations and revenue from ambulance calls.
  • APA charges the patients two to three times less than other local ambulance services.
  • APA currently has twenty-two volunteer EMT's and fourteen drivers.
  • Each EMT must maintain at least 120 hours of continuing education every 4 years.

Emergency Medical Technicians
The Akron-Princeville Ambulance is continuously staffed by two trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B). These are individuals who are trained to provide patient care in the prehospital setting. They often must provide care to patients in highly stressful and unpredictable situations. In order to become an EMT, and individual must be at least 18 years old, in good physical and emotional health, and must possess excellent critical thinking skills. Individuals must be able to complete and pass the EMT-B course in accordance to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the EMT-B National Standard Curriculum. The Akron-Princeville Ambulance is willing to assist interested individuals in locating a course that best fits their needs, and will provide reimbursement for most course costs.

Ambulance Drivers
The ambulance also needs individuals to drive the ambulance to and from emergency calls. These individuals must be at least 18 years old, in good physical and emotional health and must possess a valid Illinois driver's license. Driving candidates are required to complete a course in basic first aid, CPR, and driving safety. Interested candidates must be able to take direction and think calmly and clearly in stressful and unpredictable situations.

 

Sound Interesting?
Being an ambulance member is not easy. It's not for every individual. However, if you have ever considered joining our organization please fill out an 'Application for Membership' and meet us to discuss any questions you have.

Executive Board
President - Marsha Peterson
Vice President - Dennis Stoecker
Secretary - Teresa Blevins
Treasurer - Audrey Troutman
Effective May 2005 - April 2006
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