Shane Smith has successfully passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate exam.  This certifies Shane as a National Registered EMT-Intermediate.

As a National Registered EMT-Intermediate, Shane is certified to perform advanced life support life-saving skills in the prehospital setting.

Shane has been a full-time employee with the McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department for three years.  Before Shane's full-time service, he served as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department for 8 1/2 years.  Shane is currently enrolled in the EMT-Paramedic Course at the McCook Community College.

Dan Hartwell has successfully passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic exam.  This certifies Dan as a National Registered EMT-Paramedic.

As a National Registered EMT-Paramedic, Dan is certified to perform advanced life support life saving skills, such as administering intravenous fluids and cardiac medications, inserting advanced airways, and interpreting and treating different cardiac rhythms that require emergency intervention.

Dan has been a full-time employee with the McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department for two years.  Before Dan's full-time service, he served as a Volunteer Firefighter for the McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department for approximately 18 months.

"We are proud of the achievements that these two individuals have earned", stated Fire Chief/Paramedic Marc Harpham.  "This is a huge accomplishment and shows the true dedication that these two individuals have toward their profession and their passion to provide emergency care to the citizens of McCook.

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