Cetronia Chronicle

January 2021 | Issue #7

Greetings! Happy New Year! I am beyond hopeful and excited for 2021. I know 2020 was an exhausting and challenging year for most, especially those who are essential workers. Here's how our year ended: 13,670 emergency transports 6,829 non-emergency transports 21,814 paratransit transports nearly 900,000 fleet miles driven just over 100,000 gallons of fuel used While we ended 2020 below budget and 2019 figures, we pivoted along the way and are very happy to report that we did not have to furlough any of our employees. Of course that meant sacrificing purchasing some new equipment among other things, but taking care of our associates was crucial so that we could continue to service the region as you have been accustomed to us doing over the last 65 years. I am excited to share that our associates were fortunate to have received COVID-19 vaccines from both health networks in the early phase. We hope that when your turn comes, you will help to slow the spread by getting vaccinated as well. On a personal note, I would like to thank our amazing board of trustees for officially appointing me CEO as of January 1. I look forward to being very active in the community and would love to hear your ideas and suggestions on how we can remain your #1 emergency medical service provider. Stay well, Robert F. Mateff Sr. Chief Executive Officer EITC Funds Provide Solid Education Foundation Did you know that certain types of businesses are eligible to make contributions to scholarships, an educational improvement organization, and/or a pre-kindergarten scholarship organization and receive tax credits from doing so? Did you also know that Cetronia Ambulance Corps is an eligible receiver of Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funds due to the certified educational programs we offer? We want to thank the many businesses who have donated over the years through this program. It has made a significant difference to the thousands of students, staff and the general public we teach on a yearly basis. We have been able to purchase lifelike simulators for CPR and AED training, advanced airways models for intubations, and intravenous practice tools among so many other state-of-the-art pieces of equipment. If you want to find out if your Pennsylvania business is eligible to make contributions and receive tax credits, click here. December Stats: 1,300 Emergency Calls 636 Non-emergency Calls 1,980 Paratransit Runs

2021 Board of Trustees Every great nonprofit organization has a strong leadership team and board of trustees to help guide them in their mission. Our 2021 Board of Trustees has been announced. We have one new and two outgoing members. Find out more about them, here.

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Meet Director of Education, Nicole Dugan Education is imperative in this industry. lt takes a small village to keep everyone up-to-date on new policies and procedures along with all the advancements that have been made. Nicole gives every last ounce of energy she has to take our associates and students under her wing and help them become the best providers around. Nicole's "never let anyone tell you, you can't" attitude is infectious. We are grateful she is on our team. Find out more about her, here.

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