(SOUTH HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) secured the unanimous passage of a $43,350 Community Revitalization Project (CRP) grant for the South Hempstead Fire District on Monday, July 27. The funds will be applied toward the purchase of two Defibtech Lifeline ARM Automated Chest Compression Devices.
“On behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners, our members, and the residents we proudly serve, we sincerely thank Legislator Scott Davis for securing funding for two Defibtech Lifeline ARM Automated Chest Compression Devices,” said Thomas Maher, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the South Hempstead Fire District. “These lifesaving devices will enhance our ability to provide high-quality emergency medical care when every second counts. Legislator Davis's continued support of our first responders demonstrates his commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. We are grateful for his partnership and investment in the South Hempstead Fire District, and we look forward to putting these devices into service to better protect our residents and countless visitors who rely on us each day.
“Automated chest compression devices are a proven tool for saving lives, and it is essential for Nassau County’s first responders to have every resource at their disposal so that they can serve and protect their neighbors to the best of their ability,” Legislator Davis said. “I am thrilled to support the men and women of the South Hempstead Fire District in their mission, and I know that these funds will be put to good use in serving the District’s 4,000-plus residents and all who travel through the community.”
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