Pendleton Fire & Ambulance gets a grant

PENDLETON – (News release from the city of Pendleton) Pendleton Fire & Ambulance
is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous grant of $28,879.91 from the
Wildhorse Foundation. This vital funding will enable the department to purchase a
LUCAS device, significantly enhancing its ability to provide life-saving care to the
community.

The LUCAS device is a state-of-the-art mechanical chest compression system that
delivers consistent, high-quality chest compressions to sudden cardiac arrest patients.
This technology ensures uninterrupted compressions, improving blood flow to the heart
and brain and significantly increasing the chances of survival during cardiac arrest
emergencies.

Fire Chief Tony Pierotti expressed deep gratitude for the Foundation’s support, stating,
“We are immensely thankful to the Wildhorse Foundation for this critical grant. The
LUCAS device will be a transformative addition to our emergency response toolkit,
allowing us to deliver the best possible care to our community members in their most
urgent moments of need.”

In 2023, Pendleton Fire & Ambulance responded to more than 4,200 calls for service,
covering an extensive area of 1,800 square miles in Umatilla County. The addition of the
LUCAS device will further bolster the department’s capabilities, ensuring that the
department remains at the forefront of emergency medical care and can continue to
serve our community with excellence and dedication.

The grant funding is provided by the Wildhorse Foundation, which formalizes charitable
giving on behalf of the CTUIR and Wildhorse Resort & Casino, is committed to
supporting initiatives that benefit the local community. Since it was founded in 2001, the
Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants to various organizations,
enhancing education, health, public safety, arts, and culture in the region.

Paramedic Jacob Airoldi, left, and Paramedic Preston Brower stand with the new Lucas Device. 

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