Ambulance Services

The Pondera Medical Center Ambulance Service is an integral part of PMC’s emergency services.  Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians provide services throughout Pondera County with ambulances in Valier and Conrad. 
PMC Ambulance strives to provide excellent emergency healthcare to residents and visitors of Pondera County with passionate, qualified and experienced EMS personnel.  By working as a team during dangerous, challenging and emotional situations, these professionals maintain the infrastructure of rural living. We promote safety and public awareness through education, ambulance tours and a presence at community events, as well as provide the public with the knowledge and confidence to help in any life-threatening situation. 
Public Safety Program
The Pondera Medical Center’s Service takes a pro-active approach in regards to safety awareness through community outreach projects and education within the schools.  Along with crucial first responder education, this program includes CPR and first aid training. The program is designed to bring awareness to the community regarding life-saving techniques.  The latest project involves working with schools, businesses, and high-traffic public facilities on the installation and training of Automatic External Difibulators (AEDs), which are essential life-saving shocking devices
EMT Opportunities
The EMTs stay apprised of new techniques through monthly meetings and continuing education.  The EMT is responsible for a wide range of knowledge and skills which includes material originally learned, as well as new information resulting from the constant growth and evolution of the field of emergency medical care.  In order to maintain up-to-date proficiency, an EMT must regularly participate in educational programs which review the essential components of the national standard curriculum (NSC) as well as those which provide exposure to new knowledge and skills resulting from advances in emergency medical care.
First Responder and EMT-Basic

PMC offers training at the levels of First Responder and EMT-Basic.  The First Responder course consists of about 60 hours and meets twice a week for 7 weeks.  First responders will learn basic life support and how to treat patients in order to be a valuable asset on the ambulance.  Their primary job initially will be driving the ambulance, but will have patient interaction by assisting in care on-scene.  This will allow them the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the field, while the EMT-Basics can focus their attention primarily on patient care