I came across a quick reference to Rehab Five in someone else's blog (sorry, I really can't remember where it was) and I was curious about what it was. And if you don't already know, this might be of interest to you as well.
Rehab Five (more officially known as Community Service Emergency Rehab LTD) is a non-profit group of 25+ volunteers (all current or former fire fighters, dispatchers or EMTs) who show up at major fire locations with the sole intent of helping to REHAB the working men and women on the scene.
While I will not do them justice here (and I strongly suggest you visit their website) they are not just handing out bottles of water - although they certainly do that as well. Part of their formal mission involves setting up tents where fire personnel are given medical assessments and given a calm environment where they can intake fluids and cool body temperatures.There is also a glove exchange program where fire fighters can get a dry pair of gloves to continue working in a safer and more comfortable environment. Rehab Five collects, cleans, washes and dries the gloves and makes them available at the next fire event.
Rehab Five covers the entire Southern Essex County Area (District Five) and serves the needs of 21 cities and towns from Nahant to Essex, North Reading to Rockport.
From what I understand, this seems like one of those local groups of people we should be proud to call our neighbors. I believe they even started right here in Peabody and that is where their mailing address is still.
And speaking of that... If you find this to be a worthwhile cause you might just consider a donation. Their Donations page is here:___ http://www.rehabfive.org/donate.php
Disclaimer: I have absolutely nothing to do with this organization nor do I even know the people running it... they just seem like good folks.
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