Interested in helping your community? Have you been waiting for just the right class to obtain your EMT certification? Coming this January, New Holland EMS will be hosting a Emergency Medical Technician Certification program for you. Just 2 nights a week (Monday and Thursday evening), held close by in our station. We'll help you succeed in obtaining your Nationally Registered certification!

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The Hard Facts About Drowning

Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children between 1 and 4 years old.
And it’s the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children 19 and under.
Children less than a year old are more likely to drown at home in the bathtub or a bucket.

Top Tips:

1) Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Subscription Membership Information

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

New Holland Ambulance Association is a non-profit, volunteer service. Your annual subscription enables us to provide emergency medical services to you and your neighbors. Our ambulances are on duty at all times to serve you and your family. Our crews consist of state certified paid and volunteer professionals, most of whom are your ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mission of the New Holland Ambulance Association is to serve the individuals within New Holland and the surrounding area during illness, injury, accident, or other emergency situations. This mission also includes the performance of other charitable acts and public services that may aid in the welfare of the people of New Holland and the surrounding vicinity.

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Top 10 Reasons Not To Learn CPR

10. I don’t want to get sued, despite the fact there are Good Samaritan Laws in every state that will protect me.

9. I don’t hang around old people, despite the fact that it has been proven that Sudden Cardiac Arrest can occur in people of ANY age, including children.

8. I can’t remember all those numbers and ratios. It is too much to ask me to remember the numbers ... (Full Story & Photos)

Button batteries are dangerous to kids, especially toddlers, and cause severe injuries when swallowed.

Did You Know

The coin-sized batteries children swallow come from many devices, most often mini remote controls. Other places you may them are: singing greeting cards, watches, bathroom scales, and flameless candles.
It takes as little as two hours to cause severe burns once a coin-sized lithium ... (Full Story & Photos)

The FACTS

Workplace Violence in Emergency Medicine is no doubt an epidemic. That is a FACT.

•FACT: Almost daily your EMS, Fire or Emergency Department staff are threatened, yelled at or physically assaulted by a patient, upset family member or bystander.

•FACT: You understand, according to several studies, injuries from assaults are a leading cause for lost work hours in the fields of emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Holland EMS kicks off their fourth annual Food and Coat Drive

Sadly, a grim pattern is emerging from many local food pantries. Food and gas prices have increased, leading more of those people to seek aid at community and cooperative food pantries.

Since the demand for emergency food and clothing is increasing, New Holland Ambulance Association has decided to start an annual food and coat drive.

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