EMT Grants & Training

Donate Today in the Spirit of Brian's Service

As a non-profit organization, we are proud to give back to the community and be a provider for EMT grants, as well as offering a training fundraiser for an EMT to get the skills they need to succeed. Through our website, we provide community members the opportunity to give back and donate for EMT grants and training. Allowing young people the chance to achieve their dreams and get the training they need to become an EMT.

Your donation, regardless of its size, helps us keep Brian’s spirit of service alive, while also giving back to the community he loved to serve. Click below to Donate.


We thank you for your contribution. Every donation goes a long way in helping the community. Other programs we donate to include K9 replacement, police dog adoption and service dogs for veterans. Helping those in need in our community is our #1 goal. Check out all of the programs we support and give a little back to your community if you can. 

Importance of EMT Grants & Training Fundraisers

EMT grants are important in general, because they help emergency medical services providers purchase equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and more. All things necessary in assisting and protecting emergency personnel. With our EMT grants, we aim to cover most if not all of the education and training for prospective employees. By doling out these grants, we allow towns, cities, schools, and other entities to prepare for emergencies by supporting training and equipment that eases preparedness and/or pays the salaries of emergency works.

EMT grants are vital in sustaining these necessary community services. So when you donate, you are ensuring the community is ably protected. Access to emergency medical services is a lifesaving operation and without proper EMT training, lives in the community can be lost. At Remembering Brian Kanterman, we are proud to be able to help those in the community and allow for a way for many to get the training they want. Brian loved being a public servant and that is why it is our mission to honor his memory by setting up this foundation.

So if you are looking for an opportunity to win this grant, please reach out to us about eligibility. We will get back to you with all of the necessary details regarding this grant.

Duties & Responsibilities of EMTs

EMT grants are important because it allows prospective EMTs with the chance to get the proper training they need in order to succeed. In general, an EMT provides emergency onsite medical care and transportation for critically injured or ill individuals who require immediate medical assistance. EMTs perform this basic and critical medical care out of an ambulance, using only the tools and resources available within it. It is critical an EMT has the proper training, because every second counts in these moments. The goal of an EMT is to stabilize an individual and safely transport them to a medical facility that can further assist the patient. To ensure they provide the best possible care, EMTs typically work in pairs or teams with other EMTs rather than on their own in an effort to ensure the proper measures are taken. 

Here are some of the general duties and responsibilities of an EMT:

  • Provide basic first-aid treatment as needed for patient.
  • Respond appropriately to emergency calls.
  • Quickly and properly assess a person’s condition, while knowing how to provide proper medical care in order to assist.
  • Put together an initial plan of care to quickly stabilize an individual who is in distress.
  • Provide life-saving medical interventions for those in need, such as CPR.
  • Determine where to transport a patient for continuing care and support.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with other first responders on the scene, as well as emergency medical staff and personnel.
  • Be able to maintain 12-hour shift schedules and on-call hours.
  • Accurately document medical care given to patients.
  • Report patient observations to appropriate medical professionals.

 Most EMTs drive and operate out of an ambulance. However, some may also work out of other vehicles, such as helicopters or airplanes. Due to all of these responsibilities and duties of an EMT, it is important to get the proper training. That is why we are proud to provide an EMT training fundraiser from time to time in an effort to get these individuals the support they need to succeed in this difficult field.

Skills You Will Need As An EMT

Working as an EMT is hard work and requires a high level of physical fitness and problem-solving in high-stress situations that not everyone can do. The ability to think fast and act quickly is an essential part of being an EMT and our grants will help young people achieve their goals of working as a professional in this field. As an EMT, you will meet people in a time of crisis and they may need both physical and emotional care. It is often difficult to strike this balance, but is crucial in becoming an effective EMT. 

Here are some key personal skills you will need in order to work as an EMT.

  • Great at problem-solving.
  • Quick decision-making.
  • Empathy and understanding.
  • The ability to listen well.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Compassion and caring for others.
  • Patience.
  • A mental resiliency.

On top of some personal skills, there are also technical skills that an EMT must have in order to do their job properly. Here are some important technical skills an EMT must possess.

  • CPR
  • Checking for vital signs
  • Trauma skills
  • Life support
  • Various medical equipment found in an ambulance
  • Emergency Medical Services procedures and operations
  • EMT-B 

So if you are looking to become an EMT and feel like you have the skills necessary, our grants can get you on the right track.