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Fallon Ambulance Service announces 2014 Scholarship Program
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QUINCY, MA, ISSUED MARCH 26, 2014…Fallon Ambulance Service (www.fallonambulance.com), the region’s largest independent ambulance service provider, today announced its Scholarship Program for students attending Quincy, North Quincy, Milton, Braintree and Weymouth High Schools.
Applications are now available at the designated school’s Guidance Offices. Two scholarships will be awarded at each school. Selected recipients will receive full sponsorship of EMT training at an Accredited EMT training institution that is designated by Fallon Ambulance Service. Recipients will also have an opportunity for employment with Fallon Ambulance Service, upon completion of the sponsored EMT course, state examination and receipt of the Massachusetts EMT Certification.
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Interested candidates are asked to submit all documentation along with the application for the Fallon Ambulance Scholarship to the appropriate Guidance Department or School Representative no later than April 11. All applications will be subject to review and final decisions will be released by May 9, 2014. Award certificates will be given directly to the recipient and notification will be sent to the High School’s Guidance Department or School Representative.
“We are happy to once again offer our scholarship program,” said Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President at Fallon Ambulance Service. “EMT training can lead to several career paths as well as provide a great foundation for a college career.”
For additional information, students are urged to contact their individual guidance departments or they may contact Tina King, tking@fallonambulance.com, or 617-745-2177.
Participating schools this year include: (1) Quincy High School, c/o Gina Scanlan, Guidance Department; 52 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-984-8883; (2) Milton High School, c/o Mrs. Margaret Gibbons, 25 Gile Road, Milton, MA 02186, 617-696-4478; (3)North Quincy High School, c/o Helena Skinner, 316 Hancock Street, N. Quincy, MA 02171, 617-984-8981;
(4) Weymouth High School, c/o Barbara Deacon, 1 Wildcat Way, S. Weymouth, MA 02190, 781-337-7500 x5126; and (5)Braintree High School, c/o Anthony Garafolo, 128 Town Street, Braintree, MA 02184, 781-848-4000.
About Fallon Ambulance
Fallon Ambulance Service was founded in 1923 by James R. Fallon, Sr. Mr. Fallon’s son, James R. (Ray) Fallon, Jr., served as President and owner from 1974 until 2000. Today, Timothy J. Fallon, grandson to the founder, serves as President and CEO. Tim’s sister Kathleen Mackie, step brothers, Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President and Normand Racicot, Vice President, also represent the third generation of this family business. And a fourth generation represented by 7 great grandchildren of the founder is working in various capacities in the organization. Fallon Ambulance is the largest privately owned and operated ambulance service in the Northeast. Fallon Ambulance employs more than 600 personnel, operates more than 150 vehicles and responds to over 160,000 emergency and non-emergency calls per year. Fallon Ambulance is the 9-1-1 provider for the municipalities of Milton, Quincy, Brookline, Weymouth, Braintree and Dedham and provides primary backup to Boston and Randolph. Fallon Ambulance Service additionally provides medical transportation for a number of area medical facilities including nursing homes, hospitals, and HMO’s throughout Greater Boston, the South Shore and Metro West region. It is headquartered at 111-115 Brook Road, Quincy, MA and operates satellite offices throughout its coverage area. Fallon Ambulance Service has been recognized many times by various business and community organizations for its exceptional service. For additional information about Fallon Ambulance Services or programs that the company offers, contact Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President, at (617) 745-2117 or visit www.fallonambulance.com.
