Article on page 4 of the 09/22 edition.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Offers Free EMT to Veterans – by Vince Gallagher
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You Can Save A Life – FREE One Hour Training – NARCAN
You Can Save A Life! FREE One Hour Training in Heroin/Opioid Overdose Prevention
NARCAN Training
A class is offered every month: 6pm – 7pm
Monday August 8 – Galway Public Library
Monday August 22 - Wilton Fire Department
Monday September 12 - Clifton Park Public Library
Monday September 26 - Stillwater Public Library
Monday October 10 - Waterford Town Hall
Monday October 24 - Malta Community Center
Monday November 14 - SUNY Adirondack Wilton Campus
Monday December 12 - First Presbyterian Church, Ballston Spa
- Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose.?•Learn how to use NARCAN nasal spray to respond to an overdose situation.
- Receive a FREE Intranasal Naloxone (NARCAN) kit to carry and use.
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Red Cross to Offer Free Smoke Alarms in Mechanicville
Red Cross to Offer Free Smoke Alarms in Mechanicville
Community partners uniting for citywide event on October 24
ALBANY, NY (October 21, 2015) – The Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Corps and the Mechanicville Fire Department are teaming up with the American Red Cross in an effort to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries across the city of Mechanicville. On Saturday, October 24, teams of volunteers from all three partner organizations will join forces to deliver free smoke alarms and fire safety education to local residents through the Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign.
“In its first year, the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign has saved 26 lives across the country,” said David Kunzelman, regional disaster officer for the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region. “We have seen very clearly that helping people prepare for fires can have lifesaving results. We’re excited to be able to reach even more families with this program through our partnership with the Mechanicville Fire Department and Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Corps.”
Joseph Santiago, Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Corps Executive Director added, “This is such an incredible opportunity to help educate and prepare a community for disaster prevention. We are thrilled to partner with the American Red Cross for this important effort.”
If Mechanicville residents are interested in arranging an appointment for a free smoke alarm install, they can call the Red Cross at (518) 694-5121.
Community members are also encouraged to join the Red Cross as volunteers for the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. Volunteers can sign up to help install smoke alarms and teach families about fire safety at a single campaign event, like the one in Mechanicville on October 24, or on an ongoing basis in their local community. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Disaster Preparedness Specialist Anne Parsons at (518) 694-5154 or email anne.parsons@redcross.org for additional information.
To learn more about the Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, including how to request an in-home visit and free smoke alarm installation for your household, please visit www.redcross.org/eny/homefires.
Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps. to Offer Free Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course to Combat Veterans
CLIFTON PARK, NY, June 22, 2015---Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps. (CPHM EMS) is offering a free EMT course, certification and professional development for combat veterans. They will be hosting two open house, informative sessions about the program; onWednesday, July 15th from 6pm-9pm and on Sunday, July 19th from 10am-2pm. The EMT course will begin in September of this year.
This EMT course will be completely free to military combat veterans and will be taught by several CPHM EMS paramedics, who are also military veterans themselves. CPHM EMS will provide this course at their facility located at 15 Crossing Blv. in Clifton Park, NY., and the curriculum will mirror that of the Saratoga County Emergency Medical Services Council. The class will meet twice a week for 6 months.
The CPHM EMS Combat Veteran EMT course will also include professional development, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) resource referrals as well as career counseling. It is the ultimate aim of the instructors to prepare these students for every aspect of a career in emergency medicine while also enhancing their personal growth.
In order to participate in the program, applicants must have served in a military combat zone, as well as attend one of the July information session and submit an application with an accompanying DD-214 form.
Joe Santiago, CPHM EMS Executive Director and Army Captain, feels that this program will allow combat vets an opportunity to establish a rewarding new career path, as well as a strong sense of self worth in their life as a civilian. “A career in emergency medicine opens up so many doors and opportunities. I started as an EMT twenty-one years ago, became a Paramedic and eventually got my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I was able to achieve those gains during combat zone deployments.”
“Becoming an EMT can give combat vets an opportunity at meaningful employment. You feel like you are making a difference, like you did while in service.” says Russell Coonradt, CPHM EMT and Navy Corpsman, Petty Officer Second Class.
Both July information sessions are open house meet-and-greet formats. Interested applicants will have an opportunity to learn more about a career in EMS, meet instructors and complete the application process.
For further information and/or questions, please contact Russell Coonradt via email atrcoonradt@cphmems.org.
MACSC Summer Feeding Program – by J. Dugan
The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center’s Summer Feeding Program, now in its third year, will begin at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8 at the Park Avenue Playground in Mechanicville. The program will kick off with a special celebration, featuring fun for the whole family free of charge to area residents.
Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.
2014 Halfmoon Celebration Guide
Valley Falls Library Offers Anti-Bullying Program – by C. Barton
Valley Falls-The Valley Falls Free Library hosted a community education program for adults relating to the topic of bullying. The educational workshop was offered on September 23rd and October 6th. The support of the Town of Pittstown, State Senator Kathleen Marchione and the Valley Falls United Methodist Church allowed this program to be free of charge for the community.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 16th issue of the Express.
Classifieds for September 25th, 2014
Free Summer Meals at Park Ave. Playground
MECHANICVILLE JULY 7- Thirty children arrived at the Park Avenue Playground for free summer lunch. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through August 15 children 18 and under will receive a free lunch by simply showing up at the playground. This program is administered by the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center through funding by the United Way.
Congressman Paul Tonko was a special guest. He spent time with the MACSC staff and volunteers. Then he spent some time with the children on the swings and the playground merry go round.