Educational programs
School and community events
EMS Week
CPR Hula
CPR Training
Junior Paramedics
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School and community events
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Career fairs
EMS personnel attend career fairs in schools and communities around the island. Students and potential employees learn what it means to serve the community as a paramedic, and about the advantages and disadvantages of the job. Attendees also learn about the educational requirements and career opportunities for emergency personnel in Hawai'i. Emergency vehicles are displayed when possible.
Health fairs
Honolulu EMS participates in various health fairs throughout the community, reaching out to people of all ages. Members of the public learn about the services available to them from the City and County of Honolulu EMS program, and the important role they play in emergency medical services (e.g. calling 911, moving to the side when an ambulance with lights and sirens approaches, learning CPR and first aid). Attendees also learn about the EMS system and things they can do to prevent injuries and illnesses. Emergency vehicles are displayed when possible.
Educational presentations
EMS personnel are available to deliver educational presentations about a wide range of topics, from the basics of emergency medical services to injury prevention. Paramedics have met with school groups, community organizations, continuing education students and older adults.
EMS Week
Emergency Medical Service organizations around the country celebrated EMS Week 2005, "Ready. Responsive. Reliable." On O'ahu, politicians and community leaders came together to recognize the service of City and County paramedics and emergency medical technicians, EMS volunteers served the community and raised awareness, and reporters produced print and television stories about EMS, 911 and the importance of yielding to ambulances.
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City officials kicked off their observance of EMS Week May 6th with a blessing of a new ambulance and two disaster response trailers that were generously donated to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department by Pearlridge Center. Mayor Mufi Hannemann and Lt. Governor Duke Aiona participated in the event and attested to the services EMS personnel provide to residents and visitors of O'ahu. |
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The blessing was followed by a ceremony at which Mayor Mufi Hannemann proclaimed May 15-21 National Emergency Medical Services Week. The mayor also recognized EMS Chief Patricia J. Dukes as the first female chief of a major metropolitan emergency medical service in the United States. She is also the first woman to be chief of a public safety agency in Hawaii. Representatives from EMS, the Honolulu Fire Department, the Honolulu Police Department, the State House and Senate, the City Council, and the State Department of Health attended as well as City Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi, Marty Lastner, Pearlridge General Manager and Scott Creel, Pearlridge Marketing Director. Local media covered the event and segments aired on news programs that evening. |
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On May 16th, the celebrations continued with a blessing ceremony held for the new Nanakuli EMS ambulance unit that now offers emergency medical services to residents on the Leeward Coast. Councilmember Todd Apo was in attendance as well as Ruth Honma and Marcie Aquino, both of whom helped arrange for EMS to access the new space at the Nana`ikeola Kaiser Clinic. Following the blessing, Councilmember Apo participated in a ride along with the Nanakuli unit to better understand EMS services. |
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From May 16 through May 20, EMS staffed an ambulance display in front of Honolulu Hale. Volunteers shared information with visitors about EMS and its involvement within the community, opened the ambulance for exploring, delivered presentations to preschool students, and offered free blood pressure checks. |
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The week ended with an afternoon barbeque at Ala Moana Beach Park held in honor of the work paramedics and emergency medical technicians do every day. |
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CPR Hula
Learn more about the CPR Hula, what it represents and how you can bring the program to your school or group.
Junior Paramedics
In 2005, the City and County of Honolulu's Emergency Medical Services division launched the Junior Paramedic program. From June 20th – July 15th, 21 teens are learning the basic life support skills of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and first aid. By the end of the program, participants will have obtained their American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and First Aid certification. Each week, the Junior Paramedics spend four days in the classroom, listening to lectures and learning new skills. At the end of each week, advisors take the group hiking and the Junior Paramedics are given an opportunity to apply what they have learned in a simulated emergency situation.
During the four-week program, the Junior Paramedics are exposed to the broader field of public safety through interactions with the Honolulu Fire Department, the Division of Lifeguard Services and Ocean Safety and other city agencies. Participants are also introduced to the concepts of injury prevention and given an opportunity to develop a Public Service Announcement to be aired on local radio stations. The Department of Emergency Services thanks all of the supporters of this program.
CPR Training
Learn how to recognize breathing and cardiac emergencies and develop the skills to provide basic care until paramedics or medical professionals arrive and take over.
The life you save may be someone you love.
Contact one of the following organizations to sign up for a CPR course.
American Heart Association
American Medical Response
(808) 961-3895
American Red Cross
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