MEDIA ADVISORY

Media Contact: Yuri Gonzalez
Phone: (956) 310-2139
Email: [email protected]

City of Pharr and Region One to Host EMS Career Training for Local Students on Tue., 5/6 @ 11 AM 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025

Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr, in collaboration with Region One Education Service Center, will host the EMS Career Work-Based Learning: A Day of Hands-On Training on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX). Made possible through the Perkins Innovation and Modernization Grant, this immersive workshop is designed to introduce over 100 high school students from various local school districts to careers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Students will participate in CPR training, Stop the Bleed instruction, real-world EMS scenarios, and a live panel discussion with active EMS professionals. This is a one-day, all-day training event designed to provide students with a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to careers in Emergency Medical Services. Participants will learn vital lifesaving skills, firsthand knowledge of emergency response careers, and insight into available certifications and training pathways in the EMS field.

This event supports career development and readiness for students while highlighting the critical role of EMS professionals in our community. Media partners are invited to attend for coverage and interview opportunities between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

DETAILS
WHAT:  EMS Career Work-Based Learning: A Day of Hands-On Training for Students
WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Media: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX)