NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (October 10, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, announced that 14 trainees have recently completed the Mobile Life Support Services 2019 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy, a 12-week long, paid training academy for men and women looking to become certified EMTs.
All of this year’s graduates have completed the course and passed their Mobile Life final exam. In addition, they have passed the New York State certification exam, received their NYS Certifications and are soon to be serving their communities as part of the Mobile Life team. The graduates include: Sheila Arce Cruz, Newburgh; Brandon Arciello, Kingston; Patrice Bell, Hopewell Junction; Joseph Cavaliere, Middletown; Jacqueline Daniels, Hyde Park; Llaney Hernandez, Monroe; Hope Kazimir, Beacon; Iris Kurman, Newburgh; Ryan Lynch, Milton; Angel Nieves, Cornwall on Hudson; Maria Pena, Beacon; Heather Reed, Poughkeepsie; Brennan Schlusser, Poughkeepsie; and Amber Sircable, Westtown.
Full-time employment with benefits begins on the first day of class with health insurance available after 60 days. While enrolled, trainees completed a 40-hour work week with three days in the classroom and two days in the field interning with current Mobile Life EMTs. Uniforms, textbooks and supplies were provided for students.
“This program allows us to not only educate and introduce new EMTs into the EMS industry, but it also gives us an opportunity to foster employees that embody the core values of Mobile Life Support Services,” said Mobile Life President and CEO Scott Woebse. “They are highly trained, compassionate health care providers and I am certain they will make a difference in our communities throughout the Hudson Valley Region. Congratulations to our newest EMTs and our incomparable Education Department on such a successful program.”
Mobile Life has plans to host another EMT Academy in the future and will begin accepting applications once a time and place have been confirmed. Anyone interested in applying for the next academy should stay tuned to their social media platforms for upcoming details. Here’s how to find them: Twitter @MobileLife_, Instagram & Facebook @mobilelifesupport.
To learn more about Mobile Life, visit www.mobilelife.com. Individuals interested in employment opportunities with Mobile Life should visit the company’s website to submit an application or inquire about educational opportunities to become certified.
About Mobile Life Support Services, Inc.
Mobile Life Support Services, Inc. is a New York State Certified Advanced Life Support paramedic ambulance company that provides emergency services to communities and healthcare facilities throughout the Hudson Valley Region of New York State, including the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester. Founded in 1981 by Rick and Gayle Metzger, Mobile Life is composed of more than 500 EMS professionals across the region and operates a fleet of more than 60 ambulances and 26 stations. With a collective population of more than 1,000,000 residents, Mobile Life handles approximately 100,000 calls per year. For more information, visit www.mobilelife.com.
