Ride-Along

Description
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Emergency Medical Service offers individuals an opportunity to Ride-Along with its Paramedics and EMTs.  During your Ride-Along, you will experience what it means to be an emergency responder.  Alongside our experienced members, rider participates with response to 911 calls, witnesses medical and trauma cases, and observes emergency scene operations.  When not responding to emergencies, participant can take part in daily trainings and other station activities.
 
Intended Audience
The program is primarily intended for the layperson interested in learning about EMS and pre-hospital operations.  We also recommend this program for any existing licensed EMT or current EMT students looking to fulfill CEU requirements. 
 
Details
Ride-Alongs are only allowed between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM.  Participants will only observe and never perform or assist with medical treatments (treatment and hour exceptions are only for those individuals currently licensed by the State of Illinois and IL EMS Region IV and must be enrolled or recognized by an educational institution).
 
During your Ride-Along, business casual attire is required.  A polo shirt and docker-style pants are acceptable.  At no time should jeans or shorts be worn.  No open-toe shoes, no visible tattoos, or facial jewelry permitted.
 
Completed applications can be returned to:
O’Fallon Public Safety
Attn:  EMS Department/Ride-Along
285 N. Seven Hills Rd.
O’Fallon, IL  62269