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We have many roles offering different levels of involvement with Crivitz Rescue. Click on a role to learn more.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Contact us today to learn more about the Crivitz Rescue Squad. We would be pleased to meet with you, answer any questions, and schedule ride-along opportunities.
Join Crivitz Rescue
Learn New Skills. Make New Friends. Serve The Community.
Crivitz Rescue Squad, Inc. is a volunteer-based, 501c3 non-profit emergency medical services (EMS) provider. Our mission is to provide prompt, high-quality, and around-the-clock emergency medical care to the Crivitz-Area community. Since its creation in 1953 Crivitz Rescue has been owned and operated by its general membership. Our organization is not directly affiliated with any municipalities or outside organizations. Crivitz Rescue operates two ambulances servicing portions of five townships and one village distributed over an approximate 180 square mile area.
Requirements for Membership
- Reside in the area
serviced by Crivitz Rescue and/or be
available in the area on a regular
basis to be on-call
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Hold a valid driver's license
- Complete background screening
process
- Agree to complete an emergency
vehicle operator course
- Agree to complete a CPR course
Education and Training
- Monthly in-house continuing education provided
- All mandatory recertification education is provided by Crivitz Rescue
Time Requirements
- Crivitz Rescue requests that all members
participate in at least two 6-hours shifts
monthly
- Members are strongly encouraged to attend
monthly training and meetings of the general
membership to remain up-to-date
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I required to be
an EMT?
No, members are encouraged to
participate in any role. Many of our
EMTs began as Emergency Vehicle
Operators and/or Emergency Medical
Responders.
What if I am not sure if I would
like all this?
Crivitz Rescue encourages
prospective members to "ride-along"
to help better understand how
Crivitz Rescue functions.
Will I be paid for my time?
No, Members volunteer their time
to be on-call and attend meetings,
trainings, and etc. Volunteers are
the heart of our organization.
Crivitz Rescue does offer a small
stipend to its members for each call
to help reimburse them for their
expenses and missed opportunities.
How are your crews configured?
We schedule an Emergency Vehicle
Operator, EMT, and Advanced EMT
24/7/365 in a flexible six hour block shift
structure. We must have two EMTs
on-board at all times, one of which
must be an Advanced EMT. Crivitz
Rescue does maintain a second
ambulance as a backup unit and this
crew typically consists of off-duty
members who respond to a 9-1-1 page
for a second ambulance call.
Where do I stay when on-call?
A majority of our members stay at
home or work while on-call. Crivitz
Rescue requires on-call members to
be within 5 miles of our station at
all times to ensure a quick response
time. Members who do not live or
work within the 5 mile response
radius often stay at our station
where we provide sleeping quarters,
lounge, kitchen, and shower
facilities.