(above, l-r) Squad members Dave Bernstein and Bob Mendes test new digital radios.
Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Awarded $4K Grant from Junior League of Summit
The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad has received a $4,000 grant from the Junior League of Summit, Inc. for the purchase of digital radios that will be compatible with other communications systems used by first responders in Summit and the surrounding area.
The First Aid Squad applied to the Junior of League of Summit, Inc. for a grant to help offset the total cost of a necessary $140,000 upgrade from analog equipment to digital radios with added features and functionality, improved coverage, and critical interoperability with other agencies.
“This generous grant from the Junior League of Summit, Inc. will allow for more effective and coordinated communications during emergencies,” explains Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad President Robert Flanagan. “As technology continues to evolve, both in public safety and beyond, the importance of updated emergency communications equipment becomes even more essential. We thank members of the Junior League for their dedication to the squad and support of our mission to provide the best possible emergency medical service.”
The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad, Inc. is an independent non-profit corporation dedicated to providing emergency medical services (EMS), non-emergency ambulance transportation, and safety training to the Summit community. All services are provided free of charge and funded entirely through private donations.
For information on Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad, membership or how to donate to the digital radio acquisition campaign, please go to summitems.org.
