(Credit: VMSC EMS)
VMSC EMS is a nonprofit regional leader in emergency medical services and mobile healthcare, providing emergency ambulance service to 11 municipalities in Montgomery County.
VMSC Emergency Medical Services is thrilled to announce a $2.4 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. In partnership with Montgomery Township and Beyond Lucid Technologies, this initiative will benefit all the municipalities VMSC proudly serves across Montgomery County, strengthening regional roadway safety and advancing post-crash care.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Montgomery Township and each of the municipalities we serve for their unwavering support, as well as the Montgomery County Commissioners and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission for their commitment to this collaborative effort. This project demonstrates the strength of regional partnerships in addressing critical safety challenges and ensuring equitable care for all.
The program will enhance safety and care across the communities VMSC serves by:
Improving Roadway Safety: Implementing technologies like emergency vehicle transponder systems to prevent crashes and protect vulnerable roadway users.
Advancing Post-Crash Care: Using platforms to deliver critical health information to responders, ensuring timely and effective assistance.
Engaging Communities: Conducting outreach and stakeholder engagement to build a comprehensive, community-inclusive safety framework.
“This initiative reflects the collective dedication of our municipalities, county leaders, and regional partners to creating safer, healthier communities,” said Shane Wheeler, CEO of VMSC EMS. “We are honored to extend the benefits of this program to every resident and visitor we serve.”
VMSC EMS remains committed to fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure safer streets and effective emergency response for all
About VMSC EMS
VMSC Emergency Medical Services is a nonprofit regional leader in emergency medical services and mobile healthcare, providing emergency ambulance service to11 municipalities in Montgomery County and the Tobyhanna Army Depot, and a mobile health solutions partner in Philadelphia and beyond.
