An event Thursday aims to raise funds for a local EMS agency in their efforts to purchase a new ambulance.
The fundraiser is happening at the Armco Credit Union on Route 228 in Mars to benefit Quality EMS.
Kent Shoemaker is with Quality EMS and he says their two of their three ambulances in use right now are either nearing or above 200,000 miles. But purchasing a new ambulance is a costly venture.
“The overall cost is around $185,000 and that’s for the ambulance,” Shoemakers said. “Then you have all the equipment that goes in it. So, it’s a big process.”
The fundraiser runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at the credit union with basket raffles and kids entertainment. The Rock Station 97.7 FM will be broadcasting on-location as well. The event will be on rain or shine.
Quality EMS will also have one of the ambulances on display and be doing child seat safety checks.
