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Photo of the Week: EMS Explorers train at Mo. county ambulance service

The youth program participants practiced various skills including first aid, splinting and team building

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This week’s Photo of the Week comes from the Audrain Ambulance District in Audrain County, Missouri, which recently concluded the first year of its EMS Explorer Program.

The EMS Explorer Post was hosted in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America and led by husband-and-wife paramedic team Katy and Derek Deener. Explorers participated in training sessions including first aid, splinting, team building and “Understanding ALS.”

“These kids bring hope and joy to a brighter EMS future for their community,” said Lead Advisor Katy Deener.

The Explorer Program’s second year will begin in November.

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Lead Advisor and Paramedic Katy Deener (right) with Explorers during splinting training.

Photo/Katy Deener, Audrain Ambulance District

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Explorers at first aid training.

Photo/Katy Deener, Audrain Ambulance District

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“Understanding ALS” was part of the curriculum.

Photo/Katy Deener, Audrain Ambulance District

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Team building exercises helped to promote unity and communication needed within EMS.

Photo/Katy Deener, Audrain Ambulance District