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The efforts of KCEAA Community Relations Team members Thurman Williams and Gary Davis have provided the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority the newest member of its fleet. “K C the Ambulance”. “K C the Ambulance" is an animated, miniature ambulance that serves as an interactive teaching device that will further promote our health and safety programs.
The seven year project of the KCEAA Community Relations Team has become reality thanks to the generosity of the local chemical industry and other private contributions. Among the programs KCEAA presents to schools and other youth groups are "Should I call an ambulance", "What to do until help arrives” and "Teaching your child to call 911”. "Sometimes getting the kids attention is necessary before we can get our message out. "K C" is a great attention-getter," Thurman said. "K C” talks and moves and his eyes light up and roll around, all by remote control so that the operator can be out of the children's line of vision. Kids are fascinated and will listen to "K C”. "He's not just some grown-up like me," Thurman said. Gary Davis says that “We can take "K C" into schools and such events as heath and wellness fairs.” "If a child is in the pediatrics unit for a period of time, maybe we'll take "KC" up there so he can become the patient's "special friend”.
“K C” is available for many groups, elementary schools, day care centers or various community events and will happily entertain children and adults of all ages. Call 345-2312 Ext. 170, for K C Events.
"K C the Ambulance" is just one of the many community education programs conducted by Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority. We can talk with your groups about many subjects, our Community Relations and Education program provides information from accessing EMS to health and safety issues.
Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority
601 Brooks Street, Charleston WV 25301
304.345.2312 800.560.2055