"Camp 9-1-1" is designed to provide children, ages 10 through 13, with an introduction to emergency medical services.  The camp emphasizes safety, injury prevention, bystander care, learning and fun through an enjoyable interactive program. 

Learning opportunities for children include: Vehicle rollover demonstrations by the New York State Police Department to show children what happens in an accident when vehicle occupants do not wear seatbelts; trained "police dog" demonstrations using animals trained for the Buffalo Police Department by Russ Medina; veterinarian Dr. Susan Mineo with an interactive station on how to care for pets; rooftop helipad tour with Mercy Flight helicopter; observation of emergency care and instruction about care for victims of bioterrorism in ECMC Emergency Department including ultrasound demonstrations; practicing CPR, bystander care; touring a Rural Metro ambulance; observation of preserved/diseased organs and use of microscopes guided by ECMC Pathology Department Director Dr. James Woytash; and competing in a safety obstacle course. 

For more information on Camp 9-1-1 please contact Cara Burton at 716-898-3525 or send an email.