Mon EMS Launches Citizens Academy to Engage and Educate Community Members

CONTACT:

Forest Weyen, Executive Director

fweyen@monems.org | 304-276-4885

 

Morgantown, WV – After nearly a year of planning, Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) is proud to announce the launch of its Citizens Academy, a free, hands-on educational program designed to give Monongalia County residents an inside look at the lifesaving work performed by the county’s EMS agency. The academy will run every Tuesday in April from 6–9 PM, and enrollment is limited to 20 participants.

The Citizens Academy offers community members the opportunity to learn how Mon EMS operates, understand the science behind modern prehospital medicine, and gain practical skills that save lives.

“Mon EMS is an important community resource that serves every citizen in the county. The Citizens Academy is another way for us to strengthen transparency, deepen relationships, and share the work our team performs every day,” said Forest Weyen, Executive Director of Mon EMS.

Participants will gain hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge, including:

The Citizens Academy is free, open to Monongalia County residents, and participants must be 18 years or older. Applications are due March 15, 2026.

Weyen emphasized the importance of community engagement:

“As we continue to grow and evolve, it’s vital that we stay connected to the needs of our community. Programs like the Citizens Academy help us foster trust, transparency, and shared understanding.”

About Mon EMS

Re-established in 2019 as a joint venture between Mon Health, WVU Medicine, and Monongalia County, Mon EMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing 24/7 emergency medical services, non-emergency transport, event medicine, and technical rescue.