Northshore Fire Foundation Accepts Donation from American Medical Response
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Pictured, left to right: John Hougland, K.C. McCoy, Firefighter John Burrow
In 2007, the Zone 1 fire departments contracted with a single provider for Basic Life Support (BLS) transport services. American Medical Response was the successful bidder. As part of the contract, AMR provides a charitable donation of up to $20,000 each year – a share of which goes to a charity of each participating agency’s choice. The Northshore Board of Fire Commissioners designated the Northshore Fire Foundation as the department’s charity of choice.
The Northshore Fire Department has enjoyed a positive working relationship with AMR for many years that is enhanced by this contractual agreement. Service to its citizens has improved in the form of reduced response times for ambulances. Fire department out-of-service times have decreased and some of its low income citizens have received transport fee reductions.
The Northshore Fire Department and the Northshore Fire Foundation wish to thank AMR for their generous donation.