From L to R: Rick Buzin, Board of Directors; Captain Jason Wheelock; Chief Kenny Barton; Senator Mayer; Kevin Hernandez, EMT; Cheryl Richards, Board of Directors; Sally Peterson, Paramedic/ Board of Directors; Andrew Persichetti, Paramedic; Jeremy Garcia, Paramedic; Nick Rubeo, EMT; Mike Wellington, Training Coordinator; Lt. Gary Alexander.
New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer joined the Port Chester-Rye- Rye Brook EMS to announce the purchase of critical equipment, made possible by $125,000 in state funding, secured by Senator Mayer. Through the funding, Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS was able to purchase a power stretcher system, an Xpedition Stairchair, a CPR machine, a cardiac monitor, a portable suction unit, a scoop stretcher, and traction splints.
State Senator Shelley B. Mayer said, “I am pleased to have assisted Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS with a state grant to help them purchase life-saving equipment. By expanding their resources and equipment, Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS will be better equipped to serve our community and address the needs of individuals with varying abilities, keeping more neighbors safe. I would like to thank Chief Barton and the entire Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS team for their dedication to community safety.”
Chief Kenny Barton, EMT-P/ CIC, said, “Port Chester-Rye- Rye Brook EMS is tremendously grateful for Senator Mayer’s recommendation for grant support from the CREST program and for our ongoing partnership. The grant monies received enabled us to expand our service capabilities by equipping a 7th ambulance in our fleet which affords us greater capacity to support the emergent needs of the three communities we care for. Senator Mayer’s advocacy for our service and for the EMS community as a whole in the state of NY is invaluable. We humbly thank you, Senator Mayer, for everything you do!”