Bennington Rescue Squad, Inc.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor Since 1963
Bennington's Only Non-Profit Ambulance Service
Bennington Junior Rescue Squad
Explorer Post 352
ABOUT OUR EXPLORING PROGRAM!
What is an Explorer Post?
Exploring is part of the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life Program. An Explorer Post helps young people, aged 14 through 20, to mature and prepare to become responsible, caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities. They are ready to begin exploring who they are and what they want to become. Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their community. The mission of our EMS Explorer Post is to provide the youth of our service area experience and insight into the field of Emergency Medical Services. It is also our purpose to help these same young adults mature and prepare them to become responsible, caring, and productive adults who will become the future of the Bennington Rescue Squad.What are our goals?
The goals of exploring are for the youth to gain practical knowledge and experience in this career field. We want them to focus on career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education and leadership experience. We encourage them to experience positive leadership from both adult and youth leaders in the community and to seize opportunities to take on leadership roles. The youth should have the chance to learn and grow in a supportive, enjoyable, and caring environment. In addition to the above the goals and purposes of the Emergency Medical Services Post are two fold. One is to assist high school-aged youth in defining their present and future roles as individuals within their society. Second, the post will also provide an opportunity for them to gain exposure to certain aspects of emergency pre-hospital medical care and other related fields prior to entering their choice of secondary education. These goals will be achieved through an extensive and varied program. This includes an Ambulance Observation Program available to interested EMS Explorers upon meeting the requirements for ride-outsHow do we accomplish this?
We can achieve these goals through voluntary association, ethical decision-making, and group activities. We encourage continued participation by recognizing the achievements of our youth, utilizing a democratic process for problem solving, and curiosity, exploring, and adventure. A well-rounded Post Program not only provides career information and experiences, but also includes five other experience areas. These include mental and physical fitness, social, citizenship, service and outdoor activities.Requirements
Membership shall be open to young adults between the ages 14 and 20 enrolled in school or interested in pursuing a medical career. A scholastic average of "C" or better (in all Academic subjects) throughout participation in the program.Displays maturity and obvious of interest in the program.Determination by the Advisors of the Explorer's mental and physical ability to participate in the program.Attendance of periodic continuing educational programs and Post meetings.The Ambulance Observation Program is available to those interested Explorers who meet the following guidelines:Active membership in good standing with the Post.Successful completion of a Post sponsored training program and field evaluation period which includes completion of all of the following:- 8-hour CPR course including adult one and two-man CPR, infant CPR, and airway obstruction management for both.
- First Responder Course, as authorized, through the State Emergency Medical Services office.
- In-service of equipment on Ambulances not covered in other training, i.e., PASG, immobilization devices, ECG monitors, oxygen therapy devices, etc.
- Initial observation under the direct supervision of one of the Advisors in an ambulance with the Explorer displaying maturity, knowledge, and a working ability of basic first aid, CPR skills and an interest in continuing in the program.
