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WEST CHESTER, Pa. 鈥� Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute, an emergency medical provider that covers ten municipalities in the West Chester area, is getting a new EMS-capable, all-terrain utility vehicles (UTV) thanks to grant funding secured by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane.
鈥淲hen facing a medical emergency, every second counts. I hope this investment helps ensure our local emergency first responders can quickly and safely get to areas that are inaccessible to ambulances to perform their life-saving work,鈥� Comitta said. 鈥淚 want to thank the staff and volunteers at Good Fellowship and EMS organizations across Chester County for supporting the health and wellness of all people and families in communities across our region.鈥�
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鈥淭his new all-terrain vehicle is a critical investment in our community鈥檚 emergency response capabilities,鈥� said Senator Kane. 鈥淏y enabling our first responders to reach previously inaccessible areas, we鈥檙e bridging gaps in emergency care that can make all the difference when minutes matter. We are so thankful to our dedicated EMS teams for their tireless commitment to serving our community 鈥� their selfless work saves lives every day. I鈥檓 proud to partner with Senator Comitta to deliver resources that strengthen our local EMS infrastructure and ultimately help these heroes continue their vital mission.鈥�
鈥淭his type of equipment is a game-changer for us. Whether we鈥檙e trying to reach someone deep in the woods, on a trail, or at a large community event where roads may be blocked off, having a medically equipped UTV allows our crews to get to patients faster and begin providing emergency medical care. Just as important, it gives us the ability to move patients out of those hard-to-reach areas more quickly and safely. We鈥檙e grateful for the support that made this possible,鈥� said Charles M. Brogan IV, Executive Director and EMS Chief of Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Good Fellowship Ambulance provides basic, intermediate and/or advanced life support services to ten municipalities including the Borough of West Chester, the townships of West Goshen, East Goshen, Westtown, East Bradford, West Bradford, West Whiteland, Thornbury, Birmingham and Newlin.
In addition, Good Fellowship provides first aid, CPR and other safety-related educational programs to the community, as well as trained qualified personnel to other Chester County emergency service organizations through its EMS Training Institute.
For more information on Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute and how you can volunteer or help support its efforts, visit .
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