Fallon Emergency Medical Response team honored by City Council for efforts in March 26 fire
QUINCY, MA, ISSUED JUNE 22, 2009…Fallon Ambulance Service Paramedics and EMTs were honored by the City Quincy Council at their June 15 meeting, for Fallon’s assistance in a March 26 fire at 100 Robertson Street.
The fire claimed the lives of a man and his two infant sons, but the man’s wife survived the basement fire. Fallon’s EMTs and Paramedics were cited for their bravery and efforts, as were members of the Quincy Police and Quincy Fire Departments. More than 35 emergency personnel from all three departments were presented citations of thanks from the City Council.
Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President at Fallon Ambulance, said, “We are very proud of the work of our EMTs and Paramedics. They are heroes who put their training to the test in life-and-death situation and who understand that seconds count in emergency situations.” He added, “We are grateful for their bravery and their dedication.”
He added, “We also have a tremendous respect for the courageous work of the Quincy Fire and Police Departments and are proud to work with them.” He continued, “One tragedy is one too many, but the residents of Quincy can be assured that they have a strong, capable emergency response team ready when needed.”
Quincy City Council President James H. Davis III was joined by other City Council members in making the presentation to Fallon’s EMT and Paramedics, as well as members of the Police and Fire Departments.
At a June 15 meeting of the Quincy City Council, members honored representatives of the Quincy Police and Fire Departments, along with EMTs and Paramedics from Fallon Ambulance Service, the city’s 9-1-1 provider, for their combined efforts at a March 26 fire on 100 Robertson Street. Shown in the photo, left to right, are Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President at Fallon Ambulance Service; City Councillor Joseph Finn; City Council President James Davis; City Councillor Kevin Coughlin; Fallon Captain/Field Supervisor Cheryl Cowan; Councillor Douglas Guttro; Fallon Paramedic Michelle Pruden; Paramedic Joshua King; EMT Julie Pace; City Councillor Brian McNamee ; Fallon EMT Matthew Hogan; Fallon EMT Chad Costa; Quincy City Councillor John Keenan; Paramedic Richard Centralla; EMT Paul Belam; and Quincy City Councillors Leo Kelly, Dan Raymondi, and Michael McFarland.
At the June 15 meeting of the City Quincy Council, Council members honored various members of Quincy’s public safety teams for their efforts in a March 26 fire at 100 Robertson Street. Shown, left to right: Matthew Hogan, Fallon EMT-Basic; Fire Chief Joseph Barron; Fallon EMT Chad Costa; Fallon Paramedic Michelle Pruden; Fallon Paramedic Paul Belham; EMT Julie Pace; Paramedic Joshua King; Fallon Captain/Field Supervisor Cheryl Cowan; Paramedic Richard Centralla; Quincy Police Chief Paul Keenan; and Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President at Fallon Ambulance Service.
Also honored, but not included in the picture, are Fallon EMTs Douglas Mazzola, Kelly Ryan, Tim Routhier, and John Neal.
About Fallon Ambulance
Fallon Ambulance Service traces its beginnings to 1923 when James R. Fallon, Sr., established the company; it remains a family-operated business to this day. Mr. Fallon’s son, James R. (Ray) Fallon, Jr., served as President and owner from 1974 until his death in 2002. Today, Ray’s son Timothy J. Fallon serves as President and Owner. Tim’s step brothers, Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President and Normand Racicot, Vice President, also work to represent the third generation of the Family Business. Fallon Ambulance employs more than 700 personnel, and operates more than 150 vehicles. 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. In addition to its headquarters at 111-115 Brook Road, West Quincy, the company operates satellite offices throughout its coverage area. Fallon Ambulance Service is a several-time recipient of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s “Success Profile,” and the “local heroes” award by the South Shore Community Action Council. 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.
