American youth to the rescue

In rural Sackets Harbor, N.Y., where COVID-19 affected the local volunteer ambulance service's ability to respond to calls, local high school students took the required training and picked up the slack. Correspondent Steve Hartman talked to some of the teenagers who are stepping up to aid their community.
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[@ede3237]

“Someone had to step up” America’s future. I teared up a bit. This made my Sunday morning. 👏🏽

[@luistpuig]

Same here.

[@whizbang7130]

These young people give me hope for our future.

[@thedivineenergy]

*Integrity does not have an age. 💗*

[@lewstone5430]

What an utterly simplistic statement.

[@hvdesai]

Thank you.

[@italishgirl5601]

Wow! They give me hope for the future generation. Your parents did a fine job raising you…. You’re all heroes❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@jessicahubbard7218]

Yes you are all are amen to the heroes 🙏 bless they hearts 💕

[@bbygrlpt2]

Wow God bless them!!! These are the type of ppl we need in our future, their parents are doing a great job💖

[@debbiebrewington7635]

Such kind hearts, thank you for what you do. Bless you! 🙏🤗

[@jessicahubbard7218]

Bless you all bless you 🙏

[@rosevilla4507]

The Youth are a refreshing reality to humanity! Thank You, rural Sackets Harbor, NY youth EMT's! Hope these young amazing people set a precedent to society, we need their exuberance!

[@michaelflood3159]

Thank you to those incredible young adults. And once again thank you Steve Hartman

[@MechWomanWarrior15]

You guys are awesome! I wish the teenagers I knew/work with had the same maturity and grit as you do!

[@barbara-hj8vn]

2 words- THANK YOU!

[@seasonwoodsmcclelland7231]

Oh! I love this! I teach EMT in a high school and this is incredible to me!

[@michaelbackovski4994]

Outstanding! Keep up the great work!

[@mickeymouse6894]

I Am Stunned, Amazed, And In Awe! Thank You So Much!! Prayers!!!

[@IntriguedLioness]

Wonderful story! I have always lived in major metropolitan cities but find myself weekending or vacationing in small rural areas where these positions are voluntary. Wonderful to see these young men and women discovering they were of age and taking the required training. This may even lead to a career as First Responders, Nurses or Doctors! Gratitude for Good Deeds!

[@carolynchristy]

This generation is America's future...America's hope.

[@dennismorris7573]

Awesome this.

[@jamesaue5400]

It's too bad stories like this can't be on National news every day, instead of all the downer stories we see all the time.

[@JKSSubstandard]

The problem is, stories like this whitewash the problems in this country. Kids save volunteer ambulance sounds much better than entire embulance service dead or quit of covid. Every story of a child bake sale for their cancer ridden teacher covers up that the teacher was abandoned by the insurance companies. Usually, in order for a story to be "feel good", there needs to be a complete failure of the actual system first

[@skywatcher651]

This is the America that should be

[@NanaOneAZ]

So proud of these young adults!

[@shashee0000]

Wow! What a refreshing story. Great kids, doing good work! Not for political or monetary reasons, just being great humans.

[@amarbaha]

SUPER inspiring young adults! They are giving to their community at an age where most think a "job" is posting on Instagram or TikTok. CBS ty for giving them the recognition they deserve.

[@SanAntonioRosie]

Very proud of y'all. 16 years on the truck Texas state EMT here. Stay safe out there ladies and gentlemen. ⚕️

[@chandanjain5535]

God Bless 🙌 those kids and they are our real Heroes ❤

[@luistpuig]

This is the way it should be... with all!! Bravo Zulu! Very proud of them!!!

[@MarceloAbans]

Children picking up the responsibilities that should be falling on adults? What a gross statement. Please reconsider.

[@sherrykelley741]

Great youths out there!!

[@rayisland23]

There is hope for the youth of America. How refreshing

[@DianaMartin1910]

This is a heartwarming story but what's NOT being discussed is that 35% of rural EMTs are volunteer and yet the cost of an ambulance in rural areas is just about the same as it is in cities. Insurance profits strike again!

[@mindedsimpleevismand]

Just how do you think they help to resupply their units?

[@MsKitcloudkicker]

1:46😭😭😭, what brave kids

[@thatdude8850]

I'm 17 a firefighter assist on ambulance call and starting emt school in a month

[@janetmitchell4452]

There is hope.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Great story

[@alovelikelia]

In one of the richest countries in the world we have to have children volunteering to be EMTs? Outrageous.

[@DianaMartin1910]

Only your comment and mine seem to address the elephant in the room everyone totally missed. My comment: This is a heartwarming story but what's NOT being discussed is that 35% of rural EMTs are volunteer and yet the cost of an ambulance in rural areas is just about the same as it is in cities. Insurance profits strike again!

[@AIMMOTH]

Agree, this a dystopian story

[@annowens5019]

Of course, you are both correct. Yet, these children willingness to participate in resolving a crucial problem in their township, certainly indicates young Citizens with the commitment and courage to address and resolve current and future issues. They have the courage and confidence to address the failures in our Political System and Institutions; which certainly should include your absolutely correct concerns.

[@myrnafernandez1835]

(YES ) 👍 good job 👍

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

Uhhh. This needs to be a part of our gigantic military budget. Just wrong...

[@daviddavidson9681]

As a 24 year EMT, I command these kids for helping their community. There is no greater job than EMS.

[@braiangomez7691]

can we replace nurses and tech too if they keep resigning?? We have a lot of teens whith iniciative to do that even with low wages (they didnt need to afford a home if they live with their parents)

[@MarceloAbans]

Good job kids, sorry we adults can't take care of you so you need to step up and help us. What a nightmare of a story being celebrated..

[@pamelamays4186]

Aren't you a bit young to be EMT's? Why no, no we're not.

[@ylea9536]

Well done 👍🏼 & much praise to Gen Z they sustain our future

[@Citrusfruits50]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Jim_Sanders.]

Jane Pauley starts out the show by saying that “the rich are different than you and me“. Ms. Pauley’s net worth is reported to be $40 million. Who does she think she’s fooling?!

[@Mediaright]

New York’s expensive bruh.

[@DianaMartin1910]

I'm ok with people being rich as long as they're willing to pay a fair percentage of taxes and actively promote things like wealth taxes and Medicare for All but I have no idea if she does or not (I kind of doubt it). She should have at least said "different from the 'Average Joe'" or something like that. She doesn't belong in the description of "you and me".

[@mgunny05]

👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺!

[@nicholaslandy4497]

The best story of the day

[@pamelamays4186]

I hope these young people get some kind of compensation in the future, like, money for college, or, job search assistance.

[@MarceloAbans]

They BARELY took care of the ACTUAL EMT workers. Seriously, let that sink in.. What makes you think these kids will be taken care of? I'm glad they have a great sense of love for thinking of others outside of than themselves; because the adults how have mucked things up that we need children to "pick up the slack".

[@gusgus8134]

SUPER HEROES!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicahubbard7218]

Love them 💕 love you heroes ❤

[@Zenkaz967]

Thankyou for your service❤️❤️❤️

[@loriwhite2349]

Amazing ❤️

[@emshighway]

Started at Astoria Volunteer Ambulance Corps at the age of 15 in 1978. I had a great career. I applaud these EMTs for stepping up. FDNY*EMS Lieutenant (retired)

[@shttc900]

Looking forward to the inevitable cinematic adaptation!

[@keithjackson2035]

Soooooo the town is going to sacrifice the mental health and backs of these teens( children), because they are to cheap to contract out an experienced ambulance service? Wow!

[@user-tq3rr8vy2w]

The very best of America.

[@jackielee5815]

We need emt people and fire dertmant people and police office all the time .i pray for all of them be safe all the time.

[@dorishanoum5573]

How fantastic,, these kids are outstanding👏👏👍👍🚑🚑

[@minervagalvez5937]

THANK YOU FOR STEPPING UP!!! I AM SO VERY PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!!! YAY FOR THE YOUTH OF AMERICA!!! SO PROUD!!!

[@jonsmith5245]

Oh no. As an emt I super do not approve

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

There was a time in America when kids actually looked forward to becoming adults as soon as possible. Then someone pumped the brakes and started infantilizing them well into their mid-twenties. Hopefully, that tide is turning.