About Our Service
Motto: WE’RE THERE BECAUSE WE CARE!
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service is a basic life support service that currently has 10 Minnesota Certified EMTs and 2 Minnesota certified First Responder who offer coverage 24/7.
The staff volunteers their time at local high school football and hockey games as well as sponsored runs/walks on the Sleepy Eye Trail. The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service also participates in annual Bike Clinics, Safety Camps, Kid Fairs and Health Fairs.
The crew is highly trained, each member averages over 40 hours of CEUs per year. They also participate in a 24-hour EMT/FR refresher class every two years. Sleepy Eye EMTs are very dedicated to serving the community.
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service is considered a “volunteer” service but we do offer compensation for being on “Call” and additional pay for “Runs”. (See below for pay information).
It is a big commitment to become a member of an ambulance service. Your attendance would be required at every class. But, the benefits down the road can be huge!
It is incredibly rewarding to help someone in need during a crisis situation. But, also the experience you gain will “look” good on any resume or college application. And if you are planning on entering any type of healthcare field, this job will help prepare you in many different ways. We have had several former crew members go on to become doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses.
Both the EMT (160 hours) and First Responder (48 hours) courses require passing a practical and written test. The EMT course also requires passing a National Registry Computerized Test. You must be 18 years old to take the test but can take the course at age 17. (First responders have limitations on the crew)
The City of Sleepy Eye would pay all tuition costs, provided you make a minimum TWO-YEAR commitment to our service and also agree to take active call a minimum of three shifts per month. If you do not complete the class, become certified or fulfill the call time commitment, you would have to reimburse full tuition costs (approx. $1500).
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service requires a minimum of 7 Ride-A-Long Runs which would begin as soon as class initiates. We would also need to do a background check prior to the start of class.
Once you are a member of our local service you are required to continue with your education which includes attendance of monthly training meetings and other sessions as needed. A minimum 20 training hours is required along with attendance at a minimum of 7 crew meetings per year. You must take a Refresher Course every two years (which is hosted on a weekend in Sleepy Eye)
When on “Call” you must have no longer than a 5 minute response time (to ambulance garage). Shifts are 12 hours (6 a.m. – 6 p.m. /6 p.m. -6 a.m.) but we are flexible based on your availability.
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service is a basic life support service that currently has 10 Minnesota Certified EMTs and 2 Minnesota certified First Responder who offer coverage 24/7.
The staff volunteers their time at local high school football and hockey games as well as sponsored runs/walks on the Sleepy Eye Trail. The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service also participates in annual Bike Clinics, Safety Camps, Kid Fairs and Health Fairs.
The crew is highly trained, each member averages over 40 hours of CEUs per year. They also participate in a 24-hour EMT/FR refresher class every two years. Sleepy Eye EMTs are very dedicated to serving the community.
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service is considered a “volunteer” service but we do offer compensation for being on “Call” and additional pay for “Runs”. (See below for pay information).
It is a big commitment to become a member of an ambulance service. Your attendance would be required at every class. But, the benefits down the road can be huge!
It is incredibly rewarding to help someone in need during a crisis situation. But, also the experience you gain will “look” good on any resume or college application. And if you are planning on entering any type of healthcare field, this job will help prepare you in many different ways. We have had several former crew members go on to become doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses.
Both the EMT (160 hours) and First Responder (48 hours) courses require passing a practical and written test. The EMT course also requires passing a National Registry Computerized Test. You must be 18 years old to take the test but can take the course at age 17. (First responders have limitations on the crew)
The City of Sleepy Eye would pay all tuition costs, provided you make a minimum TWO-YEAR commitment to our service and also agree to take active call a minimum of three shifts per month. If you do not complete the class, become certified or fulfill the call time commitment, you would have to reimburse full tuition costs (approx. $1500).
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service requires a minimum of 7 Ride-A-Long Runs which would begin as soon as class initiates. We would also need to do a background check prior to the start of class.
Once you are a member of our local service you are required to continue with your education which includes attendance of monthly training meetings and other sessions as needed. A minimum 20 training hours is required along with attendance at a minimum of 7 crew meetings per year. You must take a Refresher Course every two years (which is hosted on a weekend in Sleepy Eye)
When on “Call” you must have no longer than a 5 minute response time (to ambulance garage). Shifts are 12 hours (6 a.m. – 6 p.m. /6 p.m. -6 a.m.) but we are flexible based on your availability.
Join Our Team
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service is a Basic Life Support Service which utilizes volunteer crew members.
- The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service will pay tuition for an Initial EMT Course, providing applicant commits to two years on the service.
- Applicant will be required to reimburse tuition amount if he/she does not meet the minimum 3 shifts per month requirement unless other arrangements have been made.
- Attendants are required to be within a five minute response time when on call. Three attendants on call at all times.
- Shifts normally run 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. but flexibility is allowed. Monthly Schedules are done based on each EMTs availability.
- EMTs must complete a minimum of seven ride-a-longs within a three-month period before being scheduled for a regular shift.
- EMTs and First Responders are compensated for on-call time at a rate of $1.25 – $1.75 per hour depending on their Level.
- EMTs and First Responders are compensated for runs at a rate of $13.00 – $21.50 depending on Level
- An active member of the Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service is required to obtain a minimum of 20 training hours and attend a minimum of seven crew trainings per year. Crew trainings are held 1-2 times per month. EMTs are compensated for crew training hours at a rate of $10 per hour.
- Level I EMTs are required to perform a monthly rig equipment check
- EMTs are not allowed to be a driver until they have reached Level II status and have completed state required training unless approved by the Ambulance Coordinator