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by Theresa Dardanell
Department
Spotlight
Emmitsburg Volunteer Courtesy Photos
Company
Ambulance
One of two ambulances
the questions and a utility
I asked the vehicle. Their
administrative mission
members of the statement
Emmitsburg is: “The
Ambulance Emmitsburg
Company was, Volunteer
“Why do you Ambulance
volunteer?” Company is
Some of dedicated to
the responses providing the
were, “It lets Emmitsburg
me help other community and
people,” “It surrounding
gives me a great areas with
feeling,” and professional
“Volunteering is pre-hospital and
in our blood.” medical services.
There are The Company
currently sixty- is committed
Members of the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company.
two members to providing
that serve in an quality care in a
operational, social, or administrative Currently, Bingo is the only timely manner with a highly trained
fundraiser that supports the
capacity. Operational members Company, evidence of extraordinary and certified staff.”
run the ambulance calls, while the Their record of safety is
social and administrative members community support. Large crowds impressive: Serving the Emmitsburg
join in the fun on Wednesday
take care of the fundraising and the and surrounding community since
business aspects of the organization. afternoons and Friday evenings. 1946 with a 97.7 percent success
Because there is always a need Because payouts are based on the rate, a two minute average career
number of people who attend, the
for more Emergency Medical jackpot can be as large as $750 on response time (four minute volunteer
Technicians (EMT), Emergency response), 100 percent EMT BLS
Medical Responders (EMR), and Wednesdays and up to $5,000 for certified operational members with
the progressive jackpot, along with
ambulance drivers, the company a guaranteed jackpot of $1,000 an estimated 1,100 calls per year.
plans a mentoring program for new Operation Officers are: Acting
Marie’s recruits. Free training is provided on Fridays. Company President Chief Lisa Eichelberger and
Beauty Salon Mary Lou Little said that money
right here in Frederick County for from additional 50/50 drawings Sergeants, Beth Ruppel, John
21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont anyone who is at least sixteen years Ruppel, and Brandon Murdorf.
old. The process begins with the is donated to local non-profit Administrative Officers are:
301-271-4551 organizations “...as a way to give
application that is available on the President Mary Lou Little; Vice
Senior Citizen Company website at emmitsburgems. back to the community for all of the President Eric Stackhouse; Secretary
Perms $30 net, or you can stop by the station support they give us.” Vicki Long; Assistant Secretary
The Emmitsburg Ambulance
Tue 1 - 8 p.m. • Thu 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and complete an application. After Company has been in operation Linda Miller; Treasurer Pam Bolin;
Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. the application is accepted, training Assistant Treasurer Beth Ruppel;
Call 301-271-4551 for appointment. begins with the Frederick County since 1946. They were a part of the and Directors, Bob Dinterman,
Please leave message after 4 rings. “Gear Up” class, in which trainees Fire Department until 1986, when Pam Ellison, Ed Little, and Donna
they became a separate company
learn CPR and how to put on the and moved to South Seton Avenue. Miller.
gear and also visit the 911 center. The website provides additional
The final steps to become certified In 2007, they moved to 17701 contact information for membership
Creamery Road, their current
are a hazmat class, along with other location. They are equipped with inquiries, social hall reservations,
EMT or EMR classes. and Bingo.
by Theresa Dardanell
Department
Spotlight
Emmitsburg Volunteer Courtesy Photos
Company
Ambulance
One of two ambulances
the questions and a utility
I asked the vehicle. Their
administrative mission
members of the statement
Emmitsburg is: “The
Ambulance Emmitsburg
Company was, Volunteer
“Why do you Ambulance
volunteer?” Company is
Some of dedicated to
the responses providing the
were, “It lets Emmitsburg
me help other community and
people,” “It surrounding
gives me a great areas with
feeling,” and professional
“Volunteering is pre-hospital and
in our blood.” medical services.
There are The Company
currently sixty- is committed
Members of the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company.
two members to providing
that serve in an quality care in a
operational, social, or administrative Currently, Bingo is the only timely manner with a highly trained
fundraiser that supports the
capacity. Operational members Company, evidence of extraordinary and certified staff.”
run the ambulance calls, while the Their record of safety is
social and administrative members community support. Large crowds impressive: Serving the Emmitsburg
join in the fun on Wednesday
take care of the fundraising and the and surrounding community since
business aspects of the organization. afternoons and Friday evenings. 1946 with a 97.7 percent success
Because there is always a need Because payouts are based on the rate, a two minute average career
number of people who attend, the
for more Emergency Medical jackpot can be as large as $750 on response time (four minute volunteer
Technicians (EMT), Emergency response), 100 percent EMT BLS
Medical Responders (EMR), and Wednesdays and up to $5,000 for certified operational members with
the progressive jackpot, along with
ambulance drivers, the company a guaranteed jackpot of $1,000 an estimated 1,100 calls per year.
plans a mentoring program for new Operation Officers are: Acting
Marie’s recruits. Free training is provided on Fridays. Company President Chief Lisa Eichelberger and
Beauty Salon Mary Lou Little said that money
right here in Frederick County for from additional 50/50 drawings Sergeants, Beth Ruppel, John
21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont anyone who is at least sixteen years Ruppel, and Brandon Murdorf.
old. The process begins with the is donated to local non-profit Administrative Officers are:
301-271-4551 organizations “...as a way to give
application that is available on the President Mary Lou Little; Vice
Senior Citizen Company website at emmitsburgems. back to the community for all of the President Eric Stackhouse; Secretary
Perms $30 net, or you can stop by the station support they give us.” Vicki Long; Assistant Secretary
The Emmitsburg Ambulance
Tue 1 - 8 p.m. • Thu 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and complete an application. After Company has been in operation Linda Miller; Treasurer Pam Bolin;
Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. the application is accepted, training Assistant Treasurer Beth Ruppel;
Call 301-271-4551 for appointment. begins with the Frederick County since 1946. They were a part of the and Directors, Bob Dinterman,
Please leave message after 4 rings. “Gear Up” class, in which trainees Fire Department until 1986, when Pam Ellison, Ed Little, and Donna
they became a separate company
learn CPR and how to put on the and moved to South Seton Avenue. Miller.
gear and also visit the 911 center. The website provides additional
The final steps to become certified In 2007, they moved to 17701 contact information for membership
Creamery Road, their current
are a hazmat class, along with other location. They are equipped with inquiries, social hall reservations,
EMT or EMR classes. and Bingo.
