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Funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundationâs spring campaign, the grant equipped the EMS team with lifesaving gear
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue purchased nine new AEDs for its newest EMTs, funded by a $25,000 grant from the Orcas Island Community Foundationâs GiveOrcas spring campaign.
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EASTSOUND, Wash. â Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has purchased nine automated external defibrillators for its newest EMTs, funded by a $25,000 grant from the Orcas Island Community Foundationâs GiveOrcas spring campaign.
Awarded in May under the tagline âHelp fund the equipment and tools for our islandâs newest EMTs,â the grant was put to immediate use to equip the EMS team with critical lifesaving tools,
The Islandsâ Sounder
reported.
âThis equipment represents the power of community,â Fire Chief Chad Kimple said. âIt takes an island to support emergency services, and our community showed up.â
AEDs let first responders provide lifesaving care before hospital arrival. The department thanked the Community Foundation and GiveOrcas donors, and encouraged residents to learn CPR and first aid through its year-round courses.
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