09/12/2026
When seconds matter, having the right equipment can make all the difference.
We are incredibly grateful to Senator Kim Ward for helping us secure grant funding that allowed us to significantly enhance the capabilities of our tactical paramedics.
Through this grant, we were able to purchase Eberlestock medical bags and stock them with life-saving equipment. Each bag is configured exactly the same, creating consistency across our team. No matter which medic or bag arrives on scene, our providers know exactly where to find the equipment they need when every second counts.
We also purchased SIONYX night vision equipment, giving our tactical medics an enhanced ability to locate, assess, and treat patients in extremely low-light and nighttime environments.
On Thursday, these resources officially went into service. Westmoreland Swat Auxiliary Medics received their new medical bags and night vision equipment, putting these tools directly into the hands of the people who may need them most.
This funding is about more than equipment. It’s about preparedness. It’s about capability. And ultimately, it’s about saving lives.
Our tactical paramedics stand ready to provide care in some of the most challenging and dangerous environments imaginable. These resources allow us to better serve the civilians who need us—and the law enforcement partners who put themselves in harm’s way every day.
Thank you, Senator Kim Ward, for investing in our team and helping us continue to improve the care we can provide when it matters most.
Better equipped. Better prepared. Ready to respond. 🚑🚔