Vernon Emergency Medical Services

09/12/2026

**VOLUNTEER TREASURER WANTED**

Vernon Emergency Medical Services is currently seeking a trusted and detailed oriented person interested in serving as our Treasurer.

The Treasurer works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Subcommittee to help manage the day-to-day financial operations of VEMS. Responsibilities include processing bills and reimbursements, maintaining financial records, organizing invoices and receipts, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting monthly financial reporting.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with financial records and computer-based systems.

This is a volunteer leadership position and an important part of maintaining VEMS’s financial transparency and accountability.

📩 Interested members or anyone looking for additional information about the position are encouraged to reach out by emailing [email protected]

09/11/2026

Today, Vernon EMS joins our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the firefighters, EMS professionals, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civilians whose lives were taken or forever changed that day.

May we never forget their sacrifice, their service, and the lives behind every name.

09/10/2026

The Great Pie-Off! is whipping up some great funds!
To recap:
🥧We’ve gathered some amazing volunteers who are willingly putting their faces on the line for our fundraiser.
🥧Every $1 you donate equals 1 point for the participant of your choice.
🥧The person with the most points gets a front-row seat to a flying pie at the Vernon Street Fair on September 19, 2026!

Donate here to vote for your "favorite" candidate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/pie-the-candidate

09/01/2026

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

Today, we remember those whose lives have been lost to overdose, stand with the families and friends who carry their memory, and recognize those who continue to struggle with substance use.

As first responders, we see firsthand the impact overdose can have on individuals, families, and our entire community. Every life matters, and every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the opportunity to receive help.

08/31/2026

❗BIG NEWS! Expanded Scope of Practice is now active in the field❗
Thanks to the amazing work of our operations team, EMTs, and our medical director, Dr. Matthew Letizia, we can now administer Albuterol and check blood glucose levels, in addition to providing CPAP and PEEP.

This is a massive milestone that our team has worked tirelessly to achieve. Every EMT completed a rigorous exam and skills lab, to clear the way for this upgrade! Our operations team spent the past year collaborating with Dr. Letizia to make this happen. Hard work truly pays off.💪💥

What does this mean for our community?

🫁 Albuterol Sulfate via Nebulizer: We can now treat patients experiencing severe difficulty breathing or asthma attacks on the spot.

🩸 Blood Glucose Testing: Rapid testing allows our providers to deliver immediate, life-saving interventions for diabetic emergencies.

➕ CPAP & PEEP: We provide Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) to help keep airways open and stabilize critical patients in severe respiratory distress.

Want to make a difference in our community?Join our dedicated team of volunteers today!
👉 https://vernonems.com/join/

08/24/2026

We’re raising money, but we’re doing it with a side of whipped cream. 🤫

Welcome to The Great Pie-Off! We’ve gathered some amazing volunteers who are willingly putting their faces on the line for our fundraiser. Every $1 you donate equals 1 point for the participant of your choice. The person with the most points gets a front-row seat to a flying pie at the Vernon Street Fair on September 19, 2026! 🥧

Will pride be wounded? Yes. Is it worth every single dollar raised? Absolutely.

Donate here to vote for your "favorite" candidate:

Help us raise funds while having a little fun along the way!For this fundraiser, donors can choose which participating member they would like to see receive a…