Fallon Ambulance Provides CPR Instruction for Commercial Heat Treating Facility

Fallon Ambulance Service recently provided free cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction for employees of the Quincy-based Industrial Heat Treating, Inc. facility, as part of the ambulance provider's ongoing community service program.

Lynne Davis is President of Industrial Heat Treating, Inc., which, in addition to its offices on Densmore Street in North Quincy, maintains a facility in Woburn. Davis learned of the Fallon Ambulance community service program that offers free CPR training to area businesses and took immediate advantage of it. "I come from a medical background, and understand the importance of knowing CPR in both the work and home environment," she said.

She said, "Our company had more than 30 participants in the program. It's great to be able to provide this as a benefit. Everyone should know how to provide this lifesaving service. Fallon Ambulance put on a great program for us ñ it was straightforward and helpful, and they were very accommodating to our needs."

Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President of Business Development, said, "We're pleased to be able to work with area businesses to provide this service. It's something we hope they'll never need to use, but it's critical to have the knowledge just in case."

Fallon Ambulance knows the importance of rapid response in the event of a heart attack. Last year, at the Ryder Cup Tournament, two Fallon paramedics helped save the life of a man who had suffered cardiac arrest.

About Industrial Heat Treating, Inc.
Industrial Heat Treating, Inc., is a 58-year old company with offices in North Quincy and Woburn. The firm provides commercial heat treating services for product manufacturers. Industrial Heat Treating, Inc. hardens and softens metals to meet manufacturers' specifications, including products as diverse as surgical instruments, aerospace components, and automotive parts. Treatment is done on site. The firm does not engage in manufacturing, but is instead part of the manufacturing process. Industrial Heat Treating, Inc., has been in business for 58 years. For additional information on the company or services it offers, please call 617-328-1010.

Fallon Ambulance Service was founded in 1936 by James R. Fallon, Sr., and has remained a family operated business to this day. The founder’s son, James R. (Ray) Fallon, Jr., and five of his children have all played an integral role in the company’s operation and growth. Fallon Ambulance employs more than 400 personnel, and operates 115 vehicles. The company provides 9-1-1 service to Milton, Quincy, Brookline, Weymouth, Braintree and Dedham as well as primary backup to Boston and Randolph. Fallon Ambulance Service also provides medical transportation for a number of nursing homes, hospitals, and HMOs throughout Greater Boston. Headquarters are at 111 Brook Road, Quincy, MA 02169, and Fallon Ambulance operates satellite offices in Weymouth, Allston and Quincy, MA. A new state-of-the-art headquarters is slated for opening in Quincy in the Fall, 2004. 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 of Business Development, at (617) 745-2100, ext. 117 or visit www.fallonambulance.com.