On January 11^th the ambulance received its Voluntary Ambulance Service Certification. The ambulance was now VAS certified and this required an EMT to be in the back of the ambulance on all responses. In March, the uniform patch layout was adopted with the flag on right arm and the company patch on the left arm. In June, we purchased a new boat trailer. In July, the company contracted Commonwealth Security Systems to install a fire and burglar alarm system for the station. Also In July, the Bainbridge Fire Company notified our company that they were establishing a “Chief of Bainbridge Memorial Fund” in memory of their Fire Chief Dennis Ginder who was recently killed in a motorcycle accident. Our company contributed to this fund. In August, a water fountain was installed in the hallway. In September, the company gave its approval for a new engine and the truck committee was to submit the specifications for bids.