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Organization Mission:
To provide comprehensive, skillful, cost effective pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency health care to the Smyrna and Clayton communities, and surrounding areas, while continuing to evolve with ever changing health care needs.
COVID 19 has taken its toll on EVERYONE. We in EMS have been affected in multiple ways. We are on the front lines taking care of COVID 19 patients on a daily basis. That means masks, gloves, gowns and face shields on almost every call we take right now. We need to stay safe to be there to take care of you. This is getting harder and harder to do.
The cost of PPE - personal protective equipment - has skyrocketed. A case of gloves pre COVID 19 were $79.90. The SAME case of gloves is now $300 - no, that is not a typo - three hundred dollars. And that is if we can FIND any to purchase.
We are shifting resources as we can, but many of those are shrinking as well. Our in person fundraising has been almost impossible. When we can find a creative way to do something, the number are limited due to the State of Emergency Guidelines that are in place the keep everyone safe. Many people are out of work, so they no longer have medical coverage - but if you call us - we show up - medical coverage or not. Some of our grant sources have shifted their focus from general healthcare to research or helping the increased low income population created due to job loss, which we certainly understand, just as we hope you understand our reasons to ask for help.
The cost of PPE - personal protective equipment - has skyrocketed. A case of gloves pre COVID 19 were $79.90. The SAME case of gloves is now $300 - no, that is not a typo - three hundred dollars. And that is if we can FIND any to purchase.
We are shifting resources as we can, but many of those are shrinking as well. Our in person fundraising has been almost impossible. When we can find a creative way to do something, the number are limited due to the State of Emergency Guidelines that are in place the keep everyone safe. Many people are out of work, so they no longer have medical coverage - but if you call us - we show up - medical coverage or not. Some of our grant sources have shifted their focus from general healthcare to research or helping the increased low income population created due to job loss, which we certainly understand, just as we hope you understand our reasons to ask for help.
About American Legion Ambulance Station 64
Organization's Objectives
1. To provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and non- emergency transportation without discrimination, at any and all times possible, to those who have suffered personal injuries, illnesses, or otherwise require such transportation within the towns of Smyrna and Clayton, State of Delaware, and the surrounding areas, and, as requested for mutual aid.
2. To continually train and prepare for any and all probable pre- hospital emergency situations as possible. This will include training with other local organizations, county, state, regional, and Federal organizations with which we can accomplish this objective.
3. To strive and endeavor to enhance and improve our service whenever possible.
4. To continuously conduct quality control procedures that will identify areas which need improvement and that will improve the efficiency of our service.
5. To make wise use of funds which might come available for the purchase and procurement of the most cost effective and proven equipment to better serve our citizens.
6. To develop, initiate, and review a plan that will address Immediate, Short Term, and, Long Term needs of Station 64.
7. To seek out and recruit community members who can make a positive difference in the daily operations and future direction of Station 64.
Our Guiding Values
1. Commitment: We are dedicated to treating illness and injury in our community utilizing up-to-date principles and practices of modern emergency medical services.
2. Respect: We set a personal example of trust and fairness by recognizing the dignity of others.
3. Integrity: We serve with personal and organizational honesty, ethics, loyalty and dedication.
4. Accountability: We are responsible as professionals for our actions.
5. Teamwork: We practice teamwork through skilled communication and personal cooperation to achieve our common goals.
6. Service: We strive for excellence in the service we deliver through ongoing evaluation and improvement.
7. Fair Treatment: We do not discriminate as a provider of pre- hospital health care services due to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture or disability.
2. Respect: We set a personal example of trust and fairness by recognizing the dignity of others.
3. Integrity: We serve with personal and organizational honesty, ethics, loyalty and dedication.
4. Accountability: We are responsible as professionals for our actions.
5. Teamwork: We practice teamwork through skilled communication and personal cooperation to achieve our common goals.
6. Service: We strive for excellence in the service we deliver through ongoing evaluation and improvement.
7. Fair Treatment: We do not discriminate as a provider of pre- hospital health care services due to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture or disability.
Organization Details
Name:
American Legion Ambulance Station 64
EIN: 474234335
Counties Served: Kent
Office Locations: Smyrna
Sectors: Emergency Response, Healthcare, Public Safety, Volunteerism
