$6K grant from bank helps Mass. FD purchase IV infusion pumps

Seekonk Fire Department/Facebook

SEEKONK, Mass. — BayCoast Bank awarded a $6,687 grant to the Seekonk Fire Department to upgrade EMS equipment, according to the department.

The funding was used to purchase two IV medication infusion pumps, which allow paramedics to deliver precise medication doses to critically ill patients during transport, Providence Business News reported.

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“The addition of these devices will help ensure patients receive the best possible care en route to the hospital, improving outcomes and enhancing the department’s ability to provide comprehensive, life-saving treatments in emergency situations,” the fire department posted on social media.


The grant highlights BayCoast Bank’s ongoing community investment efforts in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the bank said.

“Providing paramedics with the best possible tools directly improves patient outcomes and strengthens our ability to deliver life-saving care in emergencies,” the bank said in its own social media post.

The bank said the grant reflects its continued community investment in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island and will help improve patient outcomes by equipping paramedics with additional lifesaving tools.

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