Shelby County Sheriff's Office - Volunteer Services/Emergency Services

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Shelby County Sheriff's Office Drug Collection Bin

Description:

Emergency Services volunteers assist with traffic crashes, respond to medical emergencies, and conduct search and rescue missions in Shelby County alongside Sheriff's Office staff. Training and service requires at least 24 hours a month.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

May download the EMS application and background information form on the website. Training is conducted at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Training Academy, 993 Dovecrest, Memphis, TN 38134. For more information go to:
http://www.shelby-sheriff.org/resources/programs/emergsvcs.html

Program Fees:

No Fee. Uniform and gear are provided.

Eligibility:

Must be a US citizen age 18 or over who can pass a criminal background check. Volunteering requires at least 24 hours a month of service and special training. All emergency services recruits not medically certified as EMTs or paramedics must take first responder training as mandated by the Tennessee Department of Health and Emergency Medical Services and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. All volunteers must attend additional training that outlines sheriff's department policies.

Drug collection bins are for anyone wishing to dispose of over the counter or prescription medications

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

November 8, 2021

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