STEVENSON — Skamania EMS and Rescue was the recipient of a 2022 BNSF Railway Foundation “Supporting Our Communities” grant. SCEMS administration applied for the grant back in July 2021, requesting support for the purchase of a new medic unit to serve the community. SCEMS was able to show a need for the new apparatus based on the Skamania County Public Hospital District’s strategic plan and established ambulance replacement cycle.

The $30,000 awarded will cover a portion of the estimated $280,000 EMS vehicle, with the remainder being financed or covered by SCEMS budget allocation.