Trauma Intervention Program of WNC Seeks Volunteers
The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Western North Carolina has announced the dates of their 2019 Spring Training Academy. TIP is seeking people from Henderson and Buncombe Counties to join their team of volunteers who provide emotional and practical support to citizens experiencing trauma.
“The Trauma Intervention Volunteers are so valuable on an emergency scene,” said Hendersonville Fire Chief Joseph Vindigni. “They assist first responders with providing support and compassion to family members and bystanders. This allows our members to concentrate on the patient during traumatic and life-threatening incidents.”
Both the Hendersonville Fire Department and Hendersonville Police Department partner with TIP to bring in support to individuals experiencing traumatic events.
“The TIP program volunteers have been consummate professionals,” said Hendersonville Police Chief Herbert Blake. “Our partnership with TIP has been one of the top five signature initiatives of my eleven plus years tenure as Hendersonville’s Police Chief.” Both the Police Department and the Fire Department have appreciated the compassionate service provided by TIP volunteers over the years.
TIP will hold their Spring Training academy on February 28th to March 9th at Skyland Fire Department for individuals wanting to join their group of compassionate citizens. The academy is a ten-day training that is comprised of national trainers and outside speakers who ensure that the citizens are ready to respond to scenes of tragedy. There is no experience required; however, recruits must be 16-years-old or older, pass a background investigation, have a clean driving record, and be flexible and willing to respond anywhere in Buncombe County and the City of Hendersonville.
More information on TIP and the Spring Training Academy can be found in the attached document, online at www.tipofwnc.org or by contacting Denise Gonzalez at (828) 513-0498 /
