Richmondville Volunteer Emergency Squad Update

By Elizabeth Barr

Our own Elizabeth Barr with the ambulance.

RICHMONDVILLE — Richmondville Days is coming up fast and Richmondville EMS is preparing for this great event.  There will be a car show at the EMS location at 11 am.  The EMS will also host about 20 vendors and food trucks.  At 1 pm there will be a wheelchair race. Mark your calendar, gather a buddy, and get ready to roll at the Wheelchair Race. It is going to be A blast! Everyone is invited to join in on the fun!  On Main Street, there will be an EMS tent where blood pressure will be checked and there will also be crafts for kids.  

A letter was recently sent to the residents of Richmondville requesting a donation.  This has been quite successful in the past and they are hoping to get even more donations in the following weeks.  They want to thank everyone who already contributed.  A barrel drive will also be happening on May 24th and May 25th.  

They would like to welcome the newest member Elizabeth Barr to the squad.  She was sworn in on May 14^th at the monthly meeting.  Join now and become a force of Good in your neighborhood and community.  They can work around your schedule. Whether you want to be a driver, aide, or EMT or just help anyway you can, they serve 365 days a year 24 hours a day.  If you are interested in joining, stop down for an application or join them on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at 388 Main Street, Richmondville.