HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Students in the Emergency Medical Services program at Careerline Tech Center, a service of Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, received hands-on training in vehicle extrication, thanks to partnerships with the Olive Township Fire Department and Holland Towing on May 17, 2021.
“We had a great day learning the science and art of patient extrication with experienced firefighters,” said Kim Schrader, Careerline Tech Center’s emergency medical services instructor. “Holland Towing generously provided two vehicles for our students to use for the activities and Olive Township Fire/Rescue sent several firefighters.”
Students practiced emergency medical skills and gained experience with a variety of life-saving emergency equipment including the “Jaws of Life,” automated CPR machines, and the Halligan Tool used to pry car doors open and break windshield glass to rescue passengers.
Olive Township Fire Rescue Chief Duane Wolters said the firefighters are always excited to help teach this lesson.
“Most of them take the day off from their full-time job to volunteer here for the day,” he said.
Schrader said she enjoyed overhearing a student say it was the best thing they’ve done all year.
“We are beyond grateful to our industry partners for all that they do to help our students succeed,” she said.
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