Delta Ambulance again sponsors Medical Team for Trek Across Maine

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June 15-17, 2007, some 2200 registered bicycle riders will participate in the Trek Across Maine, a fund raising celebration event for the American Lung Association of Maine. For the 9th year in succession Delta Ambulance is coordinating and sponsoring the medical response team. Riders will be stretched out over 50-60 miles each day and, understandably, some encounter problems with accidents and physical difficulties related to the daily weather or their personal physical capacities.

The Delta Team will respond to riders needs. The team consists of EMTs & Paramedics on bicycles and in four 'Medic vans' fully-equipped as Advanced Life Support Ambulances communicating through a central communications link - MEDCOM Van. This van is equipped with 2 way radios, cell phones, and ham radio, along with computer assisted mapping and satellite locators in the key response vehicles. Delta also developed the Trek Contingency Plan so things are in place for a worst case scenario.

Our goal is to help Trekkers stay in the ride"" said Delta's Bill McKenna, "but, if circumstances warrant, we will transport riders to the nearest Rest Stop, or if necessary, to the hospital via the local ambulance services. The Trek has a very good safety record, and we are glad to be a part of its success. Lung health is essential"

The Delta Team is made up entirely of volunteers and appreciates its key supporters Unicel, Hussey Communications, O'Connor GMC.and Auto Trim Design of Maine.

Delta Ambulance is a not-for-profit paramedic ambulance serving central Maine from bases in Waterville and Augusta. More information is available online at DeltaAmbulance.org.

More information on the American Lung Association and the Trek Across Maine can be found online at MaineLung.org

 

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