EMS Junior Squad

 The GVFRS EMS Junior Squad is a structured and supervised environment that allows high school students (16 and older) the chance to ride along and participate in patient care.  Junior Squad members receive training and work with duty crews to check, inventory, and test equipment.  Members may participate in patient care up to their level of training and gain valuable experience towards obtaining or advancing EMT certifications.

Junior Squad members must be at least 16 years old to join, may be on duty for a limited number of hours per month, and are not allowed to stay at the station over night. 

Members are encouraged to attend departmental training and meetings and meet periodically to discuss Junior Squad issues.  A company line officer is assigned to oversee the Junior Squad program.