Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad Recently hosted the practical skills session for a Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTSL) class. The class was supported by our partners at CPH and enabled EMS provides from across St. Lawrence County to train in best practices in trauma life support.

There is a need for blood donations even in these strange times. PVRS will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday June 16 from 1 pm to 6 pm. Donating is fast and easy. You must sign up in advance on the Red Cross site. If you can’t…

Potsdam Rescue members frequently interface with other local agencies during medical emergencies. Many times these other agencies provide initial care why PVRS responds. During the summer local residents take advantage of many of the local watering holes. PVRS conducts hands-on training with lifeguards to ensure good care of injured people…