Southbridge Emergency Medical Services Inc.

“Draft copy of form 990 distributed to all board members for review and comments prior to filing.”

“To avoid any conflict of interest related to transactions having financial implications, a list of expenditures is provided to each board member each month. This includes all checks written and an explanation of services or products obtained. All large capital expenditures or expensive service contracts are approved or denied by motion with full debate entertained. Possible conflicts of interest, if any, are discussed in conjunction with accepted policy at that time.”

“An adhoc committee on personnel compensation is established annually by the president from members of the board to determine matters of compensation. Any member requesting to serve may sit on the committee. As part of the committee's deliberations, management provides any information requested. The information includes, but is not limited to, current and comparable compensation plans of regional emergency medical services, current benefits, bls data and budget data. After the requested information is reviewed, the committee evaluates the information. Recommendations are then reflected in a report produced and presented to the entire board. An executive session is then held to discuss the report. Any amendments to the report are fully discussed and are included in the final document as voted on by the board, made a matter of record, and implemented.”

“SEE QUESTION 15(A)”

“Audited financial statements are available at www.guidestar.com. The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“The mission of southbridge ems, inc is to provide excellent, state-of-the- art emergency care, while maintaining respect and compassion for our patients,their families and communities. Over and above its avowed mission, some of southbridge's achievements are reflected in additional correlated services it has provided to its communities. The following are additional examples: 1. Provided access to cpr, first aid classes and edu. Programs at schools. 2. Provided a bicylce response team to facilitate access to injured patients in crowded events. 3. Initiated a water response unit with the latest in boating and responder equipment. 4. Located mobile medical response units at community events. 5. Provided rehabilitative services to firemen on site with equipment such as misters, protective inflatalbe tents, and generators. 6. Acquired special terrain specific equipment and vehicles to assist in response to patients and their extrication from difficult remote areas. 7.implemented in-house billing system estimated to save 35,000 per year.”