Western ND News

Dickinson State University (DSU) and the Dickinson Fire Department (DFD) have established a partnership to enhance emergency medical services (EMS) training. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), allows DFD personnel to use DSU’s nursing simulation lab for training purposes.

The partnership aims to provide first responders with hands-on experience through realistic training simulations. "This partnership with Dickinson State University allows us to take our EMS training to the next level," said Jeremy Presnell, Dickinson Fire Department chief. He emphasized the importance of utilizing advanced facilities to create scenarios that prepare responders for real-world emergencies.

Holly Gruhlke, DSU vice president for Academic Affairs and provost, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. "We are excited to collaborate with the Dickinson Fire Department to support their mission of protecting and serving our community," she stated. The integration of resources is expected to strengthen emergency response training.

Additionally, DFD will offer CPR training access to DSU students, which is essential for those in various professional fields such as education and healthcare. Collette Christoffers and Carey Haugen, DSU co-nursing administrators, highlighted the significance of this collaboration: "This collaboration is at the heart of what nursing means at DSU."

DSU plans further advancements in health science education by introducing cadaver laboratories on campus by fall 2025.

For more information on health science educational opportunities at DSU, contact the Office of Admissions via email at dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 701-502-4390. To contribute to health sciences development at DSU, reach out to the DSU Heritage Foundation at www.dsuheritagefoundation.org or 701-483-2486.