THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 3, 2023 Page 3 Mayor announces agreement to introduce a Basic Life Support Ambulance into the EFD Fleet Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce, alongside Everett Fire Department (EFD) Acting Chief Scott Dalrymple and President of Everett Firefi ghters Union Local 143 Lieutenant Craig Hardy, the signing of an agreement to introduce a Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Emergency Service Vehicle into the EFD fl eet. The majority of calls that the EFD responds to each year are for medical responses. The Department’s first-ever ambulance will allow for quicker response times to residents’ medical emergencies and allow for possibly life-saving care to be administered with new equipment and increased professional training as EMTs. “It’s always been my goal to make sure that the members of the Everett Fire Department have the training and equipment they need to serve our residents,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Residents should be reassured that if you need medical assistance, our EFD members will be there in minutes.” Currently, the ambulance industry is dealing with staffi ng shortages, which has resulted in the possibility of longer wait Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside Everett Fire Department Acting Chief Scott Dalrymple and President of Everett Firefi ghters Union Local 143 Lieutenant Craig Hardy signed an agreement to add a Basic Life Support Ambulance Emergency Service Vehicle to the Fire Department’s fl eet. Everett Fire Department’s new Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Emergency Service Vehicle times for emergency medical care. Equipping Everett Firefi ghters with an ambulance and EMT training will help combat this statewide issue for the residents of Everett. Mayor DeMaria stated, “I want to thank Local 143 and the members of the EFD for sharing my commitment to off ering our residents this important and potentially life-saving new service.” Free Tax Preparation for Seniors at The Connolly Center M ayor Carlo DeMaria, the Office of Human Services and Council on Aging are pleased to announce their partnership with ABCD for free tax preparation for those that are income eligible. Tax preparation takes place every Thursday at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) from 9am until 4pm. You must make an appointment with ABCD by calling 781-3212501. If you earned less than $60,000 in 2022 and meet the requirements, you are eligible for this program. You must bring with you a valid ID, Social Security cards, all 1099 forms or unemployment forms, all your W2 forms, proof of health insurance, any child care expenses (if it applies to you), any student loans, bank-issued printed account and routing numbers for direct www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om deposit and any mail from the Department of Revenue or the IRS (if applicable). For additional information, please call 617394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code Rocco Longo, Owner SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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