Eastern Huron Ambulance Service

Misiren (michigan Supporting and Improving Rural Ems Needs) - the Michigan Supporting and Improving Rural Ems Needs (misiren) Project Will Provide Training for First Responders in Rural Designated Counties of Michigan. the Proposed Project Covers 49 Rural Counties With a Population of Over 1.1 Million. the Applicant and Partner Organization Have Extensive Experience Recruiting and Training Ems Personnel. Eastern Huron Ambulance Service (EHAS) Has Worked Collaboratively on Previous Grant-funded Projects and Regional Task Forces to Strengthen the Ems Workforce Through Recruitment, Retention, and Training Programs. Michigan Rural Ems Network (MIREMS) Has Worked Extensively Throughout the State of Michigan to Support Ems Professionals and First Responder Agencies. Ehas and Mirems Has Received Three Samhsa-funded Ems Training Grants in 2020, 2021 and 2022. the Results of the Projects Include: Misiren 1 (2020) 8 Emt Classes Held- 72 Enrolled, 48 Licensed 12 Ce Days- 101 Attendees Mh/sud- 52 Trained; Misiren 2 (2021) Emt Classes- 4 Current/ 2 Starting Soon (6 Total)- 65 Enrolled, 20 Licensed So Far Ce Days- 1 Held, 5 Scheduled - 21 Attendees to Date; 80 Anticipated Attendees in Scheduled Classes Sud- 21 Attended in One Session; and Misiren 3 (2022) Emt Classes- 5 SCHEDULED/1 Pending- 52 Enrolled- All Classes Still Running So No Licensed Personnel Yet No Ce Days Yet Sud- 11 Trained. COVID-19 Significantly Impacted the Ability to Provide Training During 2020 and 2021. Since 2020 Ems Agencies Have Been Overwhelmed With Personnel Shortages and Additional Burdens on the System Due to COVID-19. a Marked Increase in the Cost of Living Has Resulted in It Being Even More Difficult for Individuals to Afford the Cost of Initial Ems Education And/or Continuing Education. This Funding Will Enable Us to Make a Significant Impact on Addressing the Needs of Struggling Ems Agencies and Professionals in Rural Michigan by Expanding Our Reach to Provide This Critical Training While Expanding Our Focus and the Role of Ems on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Issues.