{"id":17097,"date":"2020-04-21T06:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T11:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcjvs.edu\/?p=17097"},"modified":"2020-04-21T06:21:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T11:21:02","slug":"17097","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcjvs.edu\/?p=17097","title":{"rendered":"MCCC Grad Helps FDNY During Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Victoria Peters, who completed Medina County Career Center\u2019s Public Safety program<\/a><\/span> in 2018, recently volunteered as an emergency medical technician to assist the New York City Fire Department with COVID-19 relief.<\/p>\n

\"Victoria\u201cWhen I received the email asking for volunteers, I replied immediately expressing interest. There has never been such a prominent situation where I can utilize my skills and knowledge,\u201d said Peters. \u201cThis is a historical event that will set the standard for decades. At my fire department back home [Valley City Fire Department], I get an adrenaline rush every time a call comes in. Knowing how busy I\u2019d be in NYC, I couldn\u2019t pass up the opportunity to do what I love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peters arrived in New York City April 11. Each day, the volunteer group she is stationed with is split into two groups. Currently, one covers interfacility transfers to decompress hospitals and the other works as a 911 task force.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecently, more than 5,800 calls came in in one day,\u201d Peters said.\"Victoria<\/p>\n

When asked what the most unique experience Peters has had so far, her response was, \u201cI have seen things here that I\u2019ve never seen before. If I had to choose the most unique experience, I\u2019d have to say it\u2019s the unity of all the healthcare workers. Everyone is exhausted and stressed, but they have all been incredibly motivated. It\u2019s comforting to know we all have each other\u2019s backs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peters is willing to stay in NYC as long as it takes for this situation to become manageable.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to reiterate the importance of social distancing,\u201d said Peters. \u201cThis is not a hoax and no one is exaggerating how bad it is here in the epicenter of the virus. Social distancing works, and it\u2019s hard for people to believe it without seeing it for themselves. I underestimated it myself until I arrived in NYC. I\u2019m proud of Ohio for taking all the measures we have. It\u2019s not easy, but it\u2019s in the best interest of society.\u201d<\/p>\n

When Peters returns home, she is eager to share her experiences with MCCC students because it reiterates the importance of the skills they are learning right now.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful for the skills I learned in the Public Safety program,\u201d said Peters. \u201cI\u2019ve used skills here that I never thought I\u2019d need to use.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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