| In an effort to introduce the community to our members, we will periodically spotlight a different member. It is our privilege to introduce Julie Harjung.
Julie has been a member of the SLVFD for 10 years and is currently serving as Rescue Captain. Julie maintains current certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care. She has been an EMT since 1984.
In addition, she has been a Lead Instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates since 2004. One of her current duties as a NYS Forest Ranger includes being head instructor of the Medical training program for all NYS Forest Rangers and all NYS Environmental Conservation Officers, a total of about 450 people.
As a certified instructor she holds classes in First Aid, CPR, and Department of Health classes for EMTs and AEMT-Intermediates. She is currently teaching an advanced EMT course which is being taken by several of our members as well as members from squads from throughout the region. Julie will be offering courses for certification on other EMT levels in the future.
Julie is currently an assistant Wildlife Rehabilitator specializing in raptors and is a past Vice-President of the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. She has a couple of cats, and also a full range of outdoor toys as she enjoys paddling, skiing, ice climbing, snowmobiling and camping with friends.
Stay tuned to our webpage for future "Member Spotlights." |
