Pownal Rescue Squad

09/08/2025

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has generously donated to our organization and demonstrated their support. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to contribute, you can make a tax-deductible donation using the QR code provided below.

Donations can also be mailed to us at:

Pownal Rescue Squad
PO BOX 334
Pownal, VT 05261

08/29/2025

✏️🍎 Back to School = Back to Safety! 🚸🚑

As the first bell rings, remember:
🚦 Slow down near schools & crosswalks
🚌 Stop for school buses—no exceptions
📵 Put the phone away while driving
👀 Keep an eye out for kids walking or biking

Let’s make this school year safe for everyone.

07/14/2025

🚑🚑 EMT Apprenticeship Program – Now Accepting Applications! 🚑🚑

Please Share!

There is still time to get your applications in!

We’re excited to announce that applications are open now through July 21, 2025 for our first class of EMT Apprentices!
This is a "learn while you earn" opportunity designed for individuals with little or no experience. Train alongside our dedicated educators and Field Training Officers to become a full-time EMT.

💡 What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid training program that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. Apprentices earn a wage while learning the skills and knowledge needed to become certified professionals—in this case, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). It's a great way to start a new career without prior experience or student debt!

📝 Next Step:
Candidates who advance will complete an EMT Entrance Assessment.
✅ Selected apprentices begin full-time employment on August 11, 2025.

✅ Program Requirements
-Must be 18 years or older
-Valid driver’s license with 2+ years of driving experience and an insurable record
-Background clearances (criminal, EMS registry, and federal/CMS)
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Strong written and verbal English communication skills
-Must pass an entrance assessment (10th grade+ level in reading, math, science: biology/anatomy/medical terminology)
Please email pownalrescue@outlook.com for an application and for more information!
If you’re looking for a career in EMS and want to start from the ground up, this is your chance! 🚨

07/03/2025

🎆🚑 Firework Safety Reminder 🚑🎆

As we head into the holiday, we want everyone to enjoy the festivities safely. Fireworks can be exciting, but they can also lead to serious injuries and stress for pets if proper precautions aren't taken.

🔥 Firework Safety Tips for People:

-Only use legal fireworks and follow all local laws.
-Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of fire.
-Never relight a "dud" firework—wait 20 minutes, then soak it.
-Light fireworks one at a time and back away quickly.
-Never allow young children to handle fireworks.
-Sparklers can burn at 1,200°F — supervise kids at all times.

🐾 Pet Safety Tips:

-Keep pets indoors during fireworks. Loud noises can cause fear and anxiety.
-Create a quiet, safe space for them to feel secure.
-Never bring pets to fireworks shows or leave them in cars.
-Make sure your pets have ID tags or are microchipped in case they get scared and run off.

⚠️ If someone is injured by fireworks, call 911 immediately. Burns and eye injuries can be serious.

Let’s celebrate responsibly and keep everyone—two-legged and four-legged—safe this holiday! ❤️🇺🇸

07/01/2025

🚑🚑 EMT Apprenticeship Program – Now Accepting Applications! 🚑🚑

Please Share!

We’re excited to announce that applications are open now through July 21, 2025 for our first class of EMT Apprentices!

This is a "learn while you earn" opportunity designed for individuals with little or no experience. Train alongside our dedicated educators and Field Training Officers to become a full-time EMT.

💡 What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid training program that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. Apprentices earn a wage while learning the skills and knowledge needed to become certified professionals—in this case, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). It's a great way to start a new career without prior experience or student debt!

📝 Next Step:
Candidates who advance will complete an EMT Entrance Assessment.
✅ Selected apprentices begin full-time employment on August 11, 2025.

✅ Program Requirements
-Must be 18 years or older
-Valid driver’s license with 2+ years of driving experience and an insurable record
-Background clearances (criminal, EMS registry, and federal/CMS)
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Strong written and verbal English communication skills
-Must pass an entrance assessment (10th grade+ level in reading, math, science: biology/anatomy/medical terminology)

Please email pownalrescue@outlook.com for an application and for more information!

If you’re looking for a career in EMS and want to start from the ground up, this is your chance! 🚨

06/22/2025

🚨 HEAT ADVISORY: STAY SAFE THIS WEEK! 🚨

With extreme temperatures forecasted over the next few days, our team is urging everyone to stay cool, stay safe, and stay aware. 🌡️☀️

🔥 Tips to Beat the Heat:

✅ Stay hydrated – drink water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
✅ Avoid direct sunlight during peak hours (10am–4pm).
✅ Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and wide-brimmed hats.
✅ Use fans or air conditioning — local cooling centers may be available.
✅ Never leave children or pets in a parked car — not even for a minute.

👵 Check on elderly neighbors, friends, and family. They’re especially vulnerable to heat-related illness. A quick phone call or visit could save a life.

🐶 Protect your pets!
– Keep walks short and in the early morning or evening.
– Ensure they have fresh, cool water at all times.
– Keep them off hot pavement to avoid paw burns.

Please share to spread the word and help keep our community safe!🚑❤️

06/12/2025

Have you stopped in and grabbed your Pownal Rescue Glass wear yet?

Glasses arrived sooner than expected! Get your glasses today!

🚑 Fundraiser Alert 🚑

🍻 Raise a Glass for Pownal Rescue! 🚑

🎉 We're selling custom pint glasses to help reach our goal!
Support your local ambulance service and take home a custom pint glass while you're at it!

We're holding a fundraiser to help fund updating medical equipment and our vehicle fund, and your support means everything.

🗓 Pick-up at:
📍 54 Ladd Road, Pownal, VT – Pick-up only
⚠️ Please note: Our crews may be out on emergency calls. If no one is there when you arrive, we appreciate your patience!

💵 Payment Options:
-Exact cash or check (no change available)
-PayPal accepted via the link below

Stop in to Pownal Rescue to place your order or order online here: https://form.jotform.com/pownalrescue/pownal-rescue-squad-fundraiser

These glasses make a great gift and a great way to show your support for local first responders. Every purchase helps us continue serving the Pownal community with pride and dedication. Thank you for standing with us! 💙

06/02/2025

Join Us at the Library for This Month’s Community Conversation!

Stop by the library to learn more about Pownal Rescue Squad and the vital role we play in our community.

Explore our informative displays to learn about:
• The different levels of EMS certification
• Reimbursement rates and training costs
• Equipment expenses
• And much more!

We’re excited to share more about who we are, what we do, and how we serve Pownal. We hope to see you there!

🚑

05/30/2025

The Pownal Rescue Squad extends our deepest condolences to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, the Hoosick Falls Fire Department, and to the friends and family mourning the sudden loss of Chief Bornt.

Chief Bornt’s dedication and service to the community will not be forgotten.

Rest in Peace, Chief Bornt.

05/19/2025

🚑 EMS Week 2025 | We Care. For Everyone. 🚑

This week, we celebrate EMS Week and take a moment to thank the incredible people who make up Pownal Rescue Squad. Our crews are the first to arrive when you call for help. They show up day or night, rain or shine, with steady hands and open hearts — bringing calm to chaos and care to those who need it most.

This year’s theme, “We Care. For Everyone.”, is a simple reminder of what EMS is all about: showing up for people — all people — no matter who they are, where they’re from, or what they’re going through. It’s what our team does every single day, and we couldn’t be more proud of them.

To our team: we see the sacrifices you make, the long hours, the emotional toll, and the strength you carry with you. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. You make a difference — not just during EMS Week, but every day of the year.

💙 To our community — if you see one of these incredible professionals this week, please take a moment to thank them. A kind word or a simple “thank you” means more than you know. 💙

You are the heartbeat of this community, and we are so grateful.

05/19/2025

Have you purchased your glasses yet? Stop in to grab your today to supposed your local ambulance service!!

Glasses arrived sooner than expected! Get your glasses today!

🚑 Fundraiser Alert 🚑

🍻 Raise a Glass for Pownal Rescue! 🚑

🎉 We're selling custom pint glasses to help reach our goal!
Support your local ambulance service and take home a custom pint glass while you're at it!

We're holding a fundraiser to help fund updating medical equipment and our vehicle fund, and your support means everything.

🗓 Pick-up at:
📍 54 Ladd Road, Pownal, VT – Pick-up only
⚠️ Please note: Our crews may be out on emergency calls. If no one is there when you arrive, we appreciate your patience!

💵 Payment Options:
-Exact cash or check (no change available)
-PayPal accepted via the link below

Stop in to Pownal Rescue to place your order or order online here: https://form.jotform.com/pownalrescue/pownal-rescue-squad-fundraiser

These glasses make a great gift and a great way to show your support for local first responders. Every purchase helps us continue serving the Pownal community with pride and dedication. Thank you for standing with us! 💙

05/08/2025

Pownal Rescue has had a busy start to the month, responding to 28 calls for service — with 21 of those calls coming in just the last 5 days. While handling one of those calls, we also required mutual aid for another.

We extend our sincere thanks to Pownal Fire Department and Pownal Valley Fire Dept. and to North Adams Ambulance Service, Inc for their assistance, care and professionalism.

A huge kudos goes out to our dedicated team of professionals. Your hard work, commitment, and patient care does not go unnoticed. Your dedication and teamwork make a real difference, and your commitment to excellence ensures we're always ready when our community needs us most.