Short Story Contest
We wish to thank all those who submitted for their support of our fund raising effort. As mentioned there are three paid prizes with a first prize award of $1,000.
Halifax EMS will be compiling the top stories into a publication. This will be available through Barnes and Noble and Amazon by summer. We will also have the same material available for purchase as an electronic book (PDF) on our website.
First Place
Ray Walker with “A Comfortable Silence”.
Ray told a story of two fire chiefs in neighboring towns who found a means to reconcile the bonds of brotherhood they lost on one horrible night. The story focuses on the small details of operating a service in a tiny town – budgets, personalities, and the ghosts that haunt us all.
Second Place
Tavi Black “South Philly 1960”
Tavi’s story is a bit darker Ray’s story. It touches on death, a topic present in just about every submission. Like Ray, Tavi found her story in the business of life, looking at the challenges of getting through a day.
Third Place
Joshua Keil, “Man Down”
Josh’s well-written story was one of the numerous stories submitted that examined the pace and drama of EMS.
Honorable Mention
Deborah Lieberson “Price of Admission”
Deborah explores the frustration and expertise that the very sick have with the people and routines of the medical field. The exploration is punctuated with humor and tenderness.
Congratulations!!!
Kim Sumner, Dora Green and Melissa Green have all passed their medical first responder tests and been certified by the State of Vermont. On 26JAN2009, the membership voted to change their status from Cadet to Medical First Responder.
Eddie Muha and Vanessa Wheaton are starting an EMT course at Greenfield in January 2009.
What is our goal
We are a rapid response medical team of trained and licensed volunteers. We have oxygen, medical equipment, and a few essential tools. We provide care to our neighbors after a call has been placed to 911 and before the ambulance arrives on scene. We are on-duty every day, every night -- Dial 911 in case of any emergency.