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Education • Sponsorship • Community Preparedness

Building the next generation of EMS.

SR Rescue expands access to EMS education, supports students and providers, and strengthens community preparedness through practical training and sponsorship.

EMS EducationInitial, continuing and skills-focused learning
Provider AdvancementSupport designed to help clinicians move upward
Community TrainingCPR, AED, first aid and practical preparedness
Agency PartnershipsTraining tailored to organizations and teams
Our mission in action

Education that creates opportunity.

SR Rescue is the Saxtons River Regional Education and Sponsorship Center for Upward EMS. We connect education, support and community preparedness so more people can enter EMS, advance in EMS and deliver excellent care.

EMS

Professional EMS Education

Initial education, continuing education, skills development and practical training for EMS clinicians and agencies.

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Sponsorship & Advancement

Programs intended to reduce barriers and help students and providers pursue the next step in their EMS development.

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CPR

Community Preparedness

CPR, AED, first aid and customized training for workplaces, schools, organizations and community groups.

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Upward EMS

More than a course. A pathway forward.

Our work is built around progression: helping a community member become a confident lifesaver, helping a student become a licensed clinician, and helping an experienced provider keep developing professionally.

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What we support

Stronger people build stronger EMS systems.

✓Accessible, hands-on education
✓Student and provider advancement
✓Agency and community partnerships
✓Practical emergency preparedness
Training opportunities

Featured education.

Browse current offerings or request a program for your agency, workplace, school or community group.

Professional EMS & Healthcare

AHA BLS Provider

High-quality resuscitation education for healthcare and public-safety professionals.

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Community Education

AHA HeartSaver First Aid

Practical first-aid education for common emergencies and injuries.

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Community Education

AHA HeartSaver CPR & AED

Practical CPR and AED education designed to build confidence before an emergency occurs.

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Professional EMS & Healthcare

Vermont First Responder

The Vermont Emergency First Responder course prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care until higher-level EMS arrives. Training includes CPR/AED, bleeding control, medical and trauma emergencies, naloxone, basic patient assessment, and EMS operations. It’s a good entry-level course for firefighters, public safety personnel, and anyone looking to begin working in EMS.

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Professional EMS & Healthcare

National Registry Emergency Medical Responder

The National Registry EMR course prepares students to provide immediate lifesaving care at the scene of an emergency while awaiting additional EMS resources. EMRs provide basic interventions, assist higher-level EMS clinicians, and function under medical oversight with minimal equipment.

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Professional EMS

EMS Continuing Education

Focused continuing education and skills development for practicing EMS professionals.

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Bring education to your team

Training where you need it.

SR Rescue works with EMS agencies, fire departments, municipalities, businesses, schools and community organizations to build programs around their audience and goals.

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Partnerships

Built to work with the region, not around it.

Whether you need continuing education for a department, CPR training for employees, or a customized community program, we can start with the need and build from there.

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Current Students

SR Rescue Education Portal

Access assigned online learning through NEPSHQ Education. Students must be registered by their instructor before logging in.

Organization Code: SRRES

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The next step upward starts here

Learn. Advance. Strengthen your community.

Explore upcoming education, request training for your organization, or learn how SR Rescue sponsorship programs can support EMS advancement.