Second-grade students across the Penn-Trafford School District recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience courtesy of the Penn Township Ambulance Department. Paramedics visited the schools to teach students all about ambulances, emergency equipment, and the important role that first responders play in helping others.
Paramedic Chad Buchanan and EMT Aiden Kelly demonstrate how a Cardiac Monitor is used to read vital signs with Level Green students Adrian Zdrale, Jaden Maholage, and Charlie Sementuh
At Harrison Park, EMT Alexis Clayton and Paramedic Mike Keszer demonstrate the use of dressings to stop bleeding with students Rowen Sullivan and Jade Snyder
EMT Adien Kelly demonstrates how to attach a Heart Monitor to Sunrise Elementary students Lucie Kowalczuk, Neal Hawkes, and Christopher Carlson
McCullough students enjoyed seeing the inside of the ambulance
Trafford Elementary students tour an ambulance