05/20/2026
Happy EMS Week from Lewis Township Fire and Rescue!
This year's EMS Week theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together" and that phrase means something real here at LTFR. Today we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible men and women on our department who wear both a badge and a stethoscope.
Becoming an EMT requires a minimum of 120–150 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical training before ever sitting for a national certification exam. Becoming a Paramedic takes that foundation and multiplies it, typically 1,200 to 1,800 hours of advanced education covering pharmacology, cardiac care, airway management, trauma, and much more. And the commitment doesn't stop at certification. Both EMTs and Paramedics must complete continuing education hours every two years just to maintain their licenses.
At Lewis Township Fire and Rescue, we are proud to have:
10 Nationally Certified Paramedics
16 Emergency Medical Technicians
4 EMTs currently in Paramedic school or actively testing for National Paramedic Certification
That's 26 EMS-certified personnel, 4 of whom are pushing toward the next level. These are your neighbors, your volunteers, the people who show up at the worst moments of someone's life, ready to act.
EMS providers aren't just an add-on to the fire service they are integral to the mission. The ability to deliver basic or advanced life support on scene, often before a transport unit arrives, saves lives in our community every single day.
To every EMT and Paramedic at LTFR- thank you for the hours you've invested, the certifications you've earned, and the commitment you bring to this great community.
