First National Bank recently announced it has made donations totaling $2,400 to twelve Emergency Medical Service organizations in the bank’s market area in response to National EMS Week.

In 1974, President Gerald Ford proclaimed EMS Week to celebrate and recognize EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation. The 46th annual National EMS Week is held May 16 through May 21, 2021.

Lincoln County recipients included: Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service, Waldoboro EMS, and Wiscasset Ambulance Service.

“We’re honored to celebrate and support the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services in our communities,” stated First National Bank President and CEO, Tony McKim. “Thank you for all that you’ve done this past year and every year.”

First National Bank is an independent community bank with 17 offices in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot counties.

For more information about First National Bank, please call 1-800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com.