Students Train as EMTS with Grant County EMS

On July 2, 2026, 14 dedicated individuals began their journey to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTS) with Grant County EMS.

Over the next five months, these students will attend classes every Monday and Thursday evening, along with one Saturday each month, committing countless hours to learning the skills needed to provide prehospital emergency care.

Their coursework is fast-paced and comprehensive, covering 44 different topics, including public health, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, lifespan development, airway management, patient assessment, general pharmacology, trauma care, EMS operations, special patient populations, medical emergencies, and much more.

Becoming an EMT is no small commitment. These students are dedicating their evenings, weekends, and personal time to prepare themselves to care for the sick and injured in our community. Their commitment also means time away from their families and loved ones, who are making sacrifices right alongside them.

Twice each week, these 14 students report to Grant County EMS to receive classroom instruction, hands-on training, and real-world experience in emergency healthcare.

We would like to recognize and commend these students for their dedication, hard work, and willingness to serve our community:

These individuals have chosen to answer a calling that requires compassion, commitment, and countless hours of study and training. We are grateful for their willingness to serve others.

And if you happen to notice one of these students looking at you a little differently-or perhaps staring a bit longer than usual-don't be alarmed! They're probably performing a general impression, one of the first steps in patient assessment. They may be observing how you walk, talk, breathe, the color of your skin. whether you're sweating, or other signs that help determine how you are feeling.

Please don't take it personally-they're simply practicing the skills that will one day help them provide efficient, compassionate, and lifesaving care as Emergency Medical Technicians.

Please join Grant County EMS to congratulate these future EMTs and wishing them success as they continue this challenging but rewarding journey. We are proud of each and every one of them and thank them for their commitment to the citizens of Grant County.