The Killingworth Ambulance Association is looking for volunteers to provide better coverage for the town.

Interested persons must be … or willing to become … Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), with the KAA offering training for those who are not. A three-month course begins Sept. 10 (http://www.killingworthambulance.org/2018/07/27/emt-course-coming-in-september/) at a cost of $850, with the fee reimbursed after one year of service.

The course is expected to run until Dec. 15, with Monday and Thursday evening classes (6-10 p.m.) and five Saturday sessions (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

The KAA, which  dates back to 1971, averages just under one call per day and offers flexible scheduling that is responsive to personal needs and changing plans. For example:

Individuals covering 12-hour shifts may not be called during that time, while those agreeable to one night a week of interrupted sleep can sign up for a night shift but sleep in their own beds — responding only when called.

What’s more, if you work from home or are in town and have a flexible schedule, you can cover a day shift — knowing that there will be times where you won’t be called.

If you’re retired and want to know what EMTs or professionals do, this is an opportunity to discover if this is for you. And if you’re a high-school or college student interested in the medical field, it’s a chance to gain more than valuable experience. You can earn up to six credits, too.

In short, becoming part of the KAA is an opportunity to join a volunteer organization that serves the community and is in need of qualified EMTs. For more information, please contact the Killingworth Ambulance Association at (860) 663-2450.