CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY – Michael Stewart, an EMT with W.P Faist Ambulance Corp. and Eagle Scout, reports to Basic Training for the National Guard.

Stewart has a long history of service, he joined the ambulance corps as junior member and has been a member for over 3 years. During the time training to become a licensed EMT, he complete the arduous process of being an Eagle Scout. He is also a Michael is also a certified interior Firefighter with Hugh Gassner fire department (South Spring Valley FD). He recently recently graduated Spring Valley High School with honors.

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts. Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.

Members of the W.P Faist Ambulance Corp. took to social media to wish Stewart well, “We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you back in 21 weeks. Godspeed and thank you for serving our great country.”