Driving America’s Safety Program Continues to Aid EMS and Fire Department!

There are 200 million 911 calls placed in the United States each year, roughly 500,000 calls every day. Local fire departments and EMS squads across the country are the primary source for local community protection, yet they continually face financial and maintenance issues. Even with 75 percent of the nation’s firefighters serving in a volunteer capacity, maintaining the majority of America’s first responder squads is becoming increasingly expensive, from equipment to training. Some cities are looking to streamline these budgets with potentially dangerous consequences. First responders know the importance of driving safely and the necessity of keeping equipment in good working order to ensure both their own safety and that of the community. April 22-28 is National Tire Safety Week. You can do your part to support your local EMS or fire department by nominating them to receive a donation of new tires for their emergency service vehicles through the second annual Michelin Driving America’s Safety Program. For more information please visit http://www.michelinman.com www.michelinman.com More About Ryan Sutter: After college, Sutter joined Vail, Colorado’s resident firefighter program, moved into the fire station and began learning first hand what it really meant to work in the fire service. Eight months after he joined the resident program at Vail, Sutter became a full-time firefighter for Vail Fire and Emergency Services. Sutter achieved fame in 2003, when he was a contestant in ABC’s hit reality show The Bachelorette where he won the heart of Trista Rehn. Sutter and Rehn were married in a televised wedding in December 2003. In February 2007, the couple announced they are expecting their first child, due Fall 2007.