The Project: UD EMS is using Flyer Funder to raise money for the current officer group to attend the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation Conference (NCEMSF) in Pittsburgh in February 2025, as well as for improving and updating our medical equipment. UD EMS provides completely free basic life support and transportation to local hospitals for any person on UD's campus.
Who We Are: University of Dayton Emergency Medical Services is a completely student-run and volunteer organization on the University of Dayton campus and has been in service since 1992. UD EMS operates 24/7 throughout the academic year and provides transportation/pre-hospital care for all patients experiencing medical and trauma emergencies here on campus. We are composed of 60 nationally and locally certified EMT-Bs who are undergraduate students at the University of Dayton. Our new members complete rigorous training during the fall semester before certifying through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and all members complete continuous education and training throughout the year. UD EMS prides itself on the continuous mentorship process that second, third, and fourth-year members provide to the new and current members.
We are funded by UD Public Safety which provides a scholarship opportunity for the select members who are offered a position. Our members are dedicated to serving the University of Dayton community and are consistently grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our community in such a unique way, especially as college students. As a nationally recognized organization and part of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation, UD EMS holds itself and its members to the highest of standards and looks forward to finding more ways to grow and serve the community.
The Impact: The National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference is a phenomenal opportunity for members of UD EMS to share ideas and experiences with other collegiate EMS organizations. Furthermore, at the NCEMSF Conference there are a wide variety of workshops that will take a deep dive into a specific topic, which will improve how UD EMS serves our campus and the surrounding community. NCEMSF also has an awards program which recognizes individuals, groups, and activities. We strive to win awards such as the HEARTSafe Campus award which recognizes groups and schools that have improved the safety of their campus through CPR education and outreach. This award, as well as many others, will help spread our motto of “students helping students” to more than the University of Dayton community.
What Your Gifts Will Do: The money contributed to this fundraiser will allow members of UD EMS to attend the National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference, which is being held in Pittsburgh, PA in February 2025. The money raised will be used to fund the transportation of members to the conference, as well as fund our accommodations in Pittsburgh. Additionally, all funds raised beyond those required to attend the NCEMSF Conference will be used to fund equipment and other operational upgrades to help ensure we can provide the highest quality of care to the University of Dayton community.
Share this Message: Please help us spread the word and encourage your network to support our campaign!
Thanks for Your Support!: By providing even a small donation, you are part of making our campaign go a long way this year. UD EMS is incredibly grateful for your generous support of our commitment to serving the University of Dayton community!
This update is posted on behalf of UD EMS.
Hi everyone! Thank you for your support for UD EMS!
Our 12 members of the leadership team attended the NCEMSF Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! They had a great time networking with other established collegiate EMS organizations and offering advice to various start-up collegiate EMS organizations. The members attended lectures on septic shock, use of capnography, working with disabled populations, unique challenges in rural areas and many more. We cannot thank all of the current donors enough for allowing our members this opportunity to build their own knowledge as medical providers and pass the knowledge down to other members in UD EMS.
These past two weeks we have continued ride-alongs and Meet the EMTs events! Applications for UD EMS opened March 1 for rising sophomores and juniors. We also had the opportunity to join with Community Standards and Civility, CADRE, and PAVE for an event educating students about the University’s Medical Amnesty policy. This weekend we held elections and choose our leadership for the 2025-2026 school year!
The funding we continue to raise will help go towards ensuring the organization has the medical supplies needed to maintain and improve the level of care we provide the members of our community in the future.
Thank you for making an impact on our squad!
If you or someone you know is interested in supporting UD EMS again in the future, use this link to donate to our squad.
17 days ago by Emily BaldwinThis update is posted on behalf of UD EMS Chief Sydney Anderson.
Hello everyone! We can't thank you enough for your incredible support of UD EMS so far. Your generosity means the world to us, and we are truly grateful! Your support makes a difference in helping us grow and strive to be the best organization we can be!
Since the launch of Flyer Funder, UD EMS has been busy with several exciting developments! Our team participated in a specialized training led by the Counseling Center, where we engaged in presentations, case studies, and role-play exercises to enhance our confidence in handling psychiatric emergencies. We’ve also been hosting prospective UD EMS members on ride-alongs, giving them firsthand experience of what it would be like working on our crew. We hosted a "Meet the EMTs" event which allowed prospective members to connect with our team, learn more about our organization, and ask any questions they had. Additionally, our team has been refining our skills through weekly skill of the weeks to ensure we are well-prepared for any situation we may encounter, even those we don’t encounter often. Lastly, we’ve been adding some festive spirit by decorating the Squad House for Valentine’s Day with streamers and hearts filled with what our members love!
We hope you’ll continue to support our organization through your generosity. Every contribution makes a difference! Once again, thank you for your unwavering support. We could not do this without you!
35 days ago by Emily Baldwin
