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1. How do I become an EMS volunteer?

Not just anybody can become a Hudson EMS Volunteer. You must meet stringent qualifications (including a security background check) and complete our comprehensive orientation program and EMS driver training. If you are medically uncertified, we will put you through a 180-hour EMT course over a four-month period. Then, you must be willing to continue serving as a volunteer for the City for at least two years with a 56-hour commitment each month, which is a combination of 12-hour weekly shifts, plus special events and ongoing training. Go to Hudson EMS Jobs for more information and to apply.

2. Does Hudson EMS offer CPR classes?

If there are six students or more, we will hold a Heartsaver CPR/AED with or without first-aid, or a Healthcare Provider class. The cost is $50 per person. Please call Cindy Murphy (330) 342-1852 to schedule the class. If you want to take the Healthcare Provider class, HeartCode BLS or Heartsaver courses, visit American Heart Association. After completing Part 1 of the course, print the certificate and call Cindy (330) 342-1852 to set up a time with an instructor to complete the skill portion (Part 2 & 3) of the certification. Hudson EMS does not charge for the skill portion of the certification but the cards are $20 (AHA fee) Your certification card will be sent to you in four to six weeks.

3. When does Hudson EMS hold its EMT class?

Hudson EMS conducts an Emergency Medical Technician course at the Basic level twice a year. It meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. for approximately 17 weeks. The class will also meet four to six Saturdays during that period from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The first session starts in January the same week that Kent State University starts the spring semester. It runs until mid-May. The second session starts in August and coincides with Kent State University's fall semester. It runs until mid-December. The course is $900, but free to members that agree to a two-year commitment after completing the course and begin running as an uncovered member. For more information call 330-342-1842.