The grant was awarded on January 19, 2022, after the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and EF&R applied in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is an exciting opportunity for us to work with Eastside Fire & Rescue to upgrade our emergency medical response capabilities and provide even better care for the community.”
The Tribe has a long-standing relationship with Eastside Fire, who has been a reliable partner as they have provided high-quality emergency medical services to the Tribal reservation,” said Tribal Chairman Robert de los Angeles. “We hope this vehicle will help save lives with our partner Eastside Fire & Rescue. The event began with a pre-recorded song by the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Culture Department, followed by remarks from Chairman De Los Angeles, Congresswoman Schrier, King County Council Member Perry, and EF&R Deputy Chief Aho.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local officials, tribal leaders, and members of the press.
