Prior Lake, Minnesota - The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community announces two classes starting in June 2008 for Emergency Medical Services offered by the Mdewakanton Emergency Services department. Classes will be held on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community reservation in Prior Lake.

Mdewakanton Emergency Services also provides customized training for police and fire departments, for example EMT, First Responder, Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, and CPR training for lay persons and health professionals. Other Continuing Education Classes are also available.

The EMT Initial Course will be offered June 2 through August 14, 2008, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The cost for this class is $675, which includes the textbook. This class is open to individuals ages 18 and older.

A First Responder Initial Course will run July 8 through August 18, 2008, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. The cost for the class is $300 which includes the textbook. This class is open to individuals ages 17 and older.

For more information contact Jenny Fern, Project Coordinator, at 952-233-1077 or register online at www.mdfire.org.

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