Shirley Ambulance Hosts First Open House in 2 Years
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosShirley Community Ambulance Members Demonstrate how to stop the bleeding at open house.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosShirley Community Ambulance members demonstrate how to stop the bleed.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosShirley Ambulance members were on hand to answer questions and give out applications to join at the company's recent open house.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosShirley Community Ambulance Response vehicles on display in front of the companies headquarters on open house day.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosA teddy bear clinic was held for the little kids at Shirley Ambulance Company Open house.
SHIRLEY, NY - On June 12th, the Shirley Community Ambulance Co. held their open house and blood drive event for the first time in two years. Due to COVID 19, the event was cancelled the last two years.
At this year's event, the ambulance company not only had on display their vehicles for the public to see, but they also had on display the department's rehab support tent which is used at major fires and other scenes as requested as well as for special events to keep firefighters/responders warm or cool depending on the time of year, as it has heat and AC ability. The rehab unit is also used for events such as trainings, festivals and graduations.
A stop-the-bleed station was set up where people visiting could learn and practice the proper techniques to stop bleeding from different wounds such as cuts, stabbings or even a gunshot wound. The Shirley Ambulance membership committee handed out applications and answered questions for potential volunteers. Members of the student program were also on hand recruiting the next generation of potential volunteers.
All who attended had a great time!
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