By Maya Quinn

On Monday, October 19th, the Greene County Health System began a series of training workshops in response to ongoing emergency services struggles in Greene County. The health system is partnering with IN THE DOOR, a workforce and economic development organization, to pay students 16-24 years old. Although the sessions have already begun, CEO Rodgerick Williams encourages anyone 16 or older to sign up. “This is truly an amazing opportunity,” Williams stated. “Lots of partners came together to make this happen for us.”

The current training schedule is as follows:

EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course): October 19th, 9 am-3 pm

EMR (Emergency Medical Responder): October 26th-30th, 9 am-4 pm

High Quality CPR and AED: October 26th, 6 pm- 8 pm

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician): November 2nd-13th

Advanced EMT: November 16th-20th

24-hr Ride-Along: To be scheduled with EMTs

Training will take place at Boligee Community Center (Paramount High School), 17404 County Road 20, Boligee Al, 35443. Please email stephanie.phifer@gcheutaw.com or call 205-372-3388 for more information.