Fallon Ambulance Helps Fund Equipment Upgrade at Carney Hospital in Dorchester

Fallon Ambulance Service, the region's leading independent ambulance company, recently contributed $250 toward funding the upgrade of Carney Hospital's hazardous material decontamination equipment.

"We thank Fallon Ambulance for their generous contribution enabling us to more effectively respond to patients who are victims of hazardous material contamination incidents," said Benjamin Kerman, MD, Director of Carney Hospital's Emergency Department. "Fallon's contributions," he continued, "truly provide a benefit to the community and patients this hospital serves."

Fallon Ambulance's recent contributions to community enhancement also include the donation of an ambulance vehicle to the New England Aquarium and $10,000 to the restoration of the USS SALEM.

"We are glad to help enrich the community we serve," affirmed Fallon Senior Vice President of Business Development, Peter Racicot. "When community members have access to excellent services, all our lives are improved."

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.