Sand Lake Ambulance Events:

Free Public CPR Training

2011 Public CPR Training Schedule

Two FREE community CPR training classes - share this event with your facebook friends. Help us train as many family and friends in this lifesaving skill of CPR.

Adult, Child & Infant CPR, choking and using the AED. No written exam or tests. RSVP on facebook AND please leave a message w/number of people, phone number and which class you will attend at 674-2221 ext 2 as parking space is limited. AHA CPR cards can be issued if needed.

• Two classes Tues Feb 8 5pm-6:30 and 7pm-8:30.

Chemical Suicide Awareness for 1^st Responders

by: Teresa Stevens - Fire Protection Specialist at NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control

Chemical suicide, or detergent suicide, is becoming a large problem in the United States. High Concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide gas can cause immediate collapse with loss of breathing and death even after inhalation of a single breath. Any emergency services personel who could arrive first on the scene should have this vital awareness training.

This course is intended to provide all levels of first responders with the basic knowledge required to recognize a potential chemical suicide. Additionally, how to safely approach and mitigate the incident while taking proper personal safety and scene management precautions. This Course is designed for all first response personnel.

Sand Lake Ambulance will be making a DVD of the presentation and copies of the DVD will be available after the presentation date to EMS, Fire & Police agencies. Please send a request to Office@SandLakeAmbulance.org for a copy of the DVD.

Seating capacity is 700+. More details, call 674-2221 ext. 5 or email Office@SandLakeAmbulance.org

BP Clinics

2011 SLA Blood Pressure Clinic Schedule

1 in 3 U.S. adults have high BP, 1/3 of them have no idea. Uncontrolled high blood pressure (the silent killer) can lead to stroke, congestive heart failure or heart attack. Visit: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/ for more information on high blood pressure.

Upgrade to Advanced Life Support Status

In times of need, in times of disaster, communities rely on trained volunteers for help and support. Be that volunteer.

Sand Lake Ambulance, established in 1959, provides Advanced Life Support to the residents of Sand Lake (Averill Park, Taborton and West Sand Lake). Advanced life support is one of the highest levels of pre-hospital care available which our volunteer and professional staff provides 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Sand Lake Ambulance responds to all types of emergency calls, including those of the fire departments as well as calls from our neighboring communities. As our town grows, so does our need for volunteers in all capacities. We offer free driver and EMT education and have opportunities for non-medical support as well. If you are interested in serving your community, please consider joining Sand Lake Ambulance. Contact us at (518) 674-2221