The Emergency Medical Services Volunteer serves the community by responding to and dealing with emergency situations, natural conditions that pose a threat to life and property, and incidents of service to the citizens. They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of the Reno Township Fire Department and are responsible for the protection of life and property through medical services, emergency scene support, public education and other duties. They perform a full range of emergency medical work under adverse and strenuous physical conditions. EMS Volunteers have a high risk of exposure to infectious diseases encountered during emergency medical incidents. The EMS Volunteer will render emergency medical aid at the level of his/her training and certification in the State of Kansas.