Michelin to Double Tyre Donations to Emergency Crews

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America plans to double the number of tyres it will donate to local fire and EMS departments as part of its Driving America’s Safety program. The company has already donated tyres to 25 first-responders this year.

Beginning today, communities and individuals can nominate their local fire and/or EMS teams to receive a set of new Michelin tyres. Nominations will continue through Nov. 23. For 2008, MNA will donate 50 sets of tyres to local first responder units.

Firefighters and EMS personnel across the U.S. handle more than 500,000 emergency calls every day, MNA said. However, numerous departments face financial difficulties when it comes to maintaining equipment.

Nomination forms are available online at www.michelinman.com, and all nominations must be postmarked no later than Nov. 15. Entry details are also posted online.