The Foundation was formed in 1980. At that time, there was no local hospital, the paramedics were our ‘hospital on wheels.’ We were formed to assist the paramedics and supplement the medical needs of the community through education, equipment purchases and public awareness.
Since that time, the Foundation has provided the Ocean City Paramedics with more than $1,000,000.00 and continues to work with the City to ensure the best EMS for our citizens and visitors.
On many occasions, state of the art equipment becomes available after the budget has been depleted. That’s where the foundation steps in. The perpetual fund assures us that these additional funds will be available for many years to come. This million dollar foundation is the proud work of many individuals, many hours of fund raising activities, dedicated service without any payroll to any of the Board of Governors who serve without compensation. Legal fees, if any, have been donated, and accounting services are greatly discounted. The responsibilities of the continuation of these efforts fall upon the shoulders of the following:
Elected Officers are:
In 2015, the Robert T. Adkins, MD Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance, for educational purposes, to those wishing to enter the field of Emergency Medical Services and for those currently employed in the field of EMS desiring to advance their education.
Apply to receive funds towards an education in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and for those currently employed in the field of EMS desiring to advance their certification.
Your support for OC Paramedic training and specialized emergency medical equipment helps us preserve life in the Ocean City, Maryland area.
