09/17/2026
Tripoli Ambulance Receives Community Foundation Grant for Patient Lift Equipment
TRIPOLI, IA – Tripoli Ambulance Service has received a $4,200 grant from the Bremer County Community Foundation to purchase two Binder Lift systems that will help improve patient safety and reduce lifting injuries among EMS personnel.
The new equipment includes both standard and bariatric Binder Lift devices, which are designed to assist emergency responders in safely lifting and moving individuals who have fallen or are unable to get up independently.
Falls are one of the most common reasons EMS agencies are called to assist community members. In many cases, patients do not require transportation to a hospital but do need help getting safely back to a chair, bed, or standing position. Traditionally, these situations often required EMS personnel to manually lift patients, creating a significant risk of back, shoulder, and other musculoskeletal injuries for responders.
The Binder Lift system addresses this challenge by providing a secure lifting harness that is placed around the patient. Responders can then use proper body mechanics and designated lifting handles to safely raise and reposition the patient while maintaining dignity and comfort.
"The Binder Lifts will be a valuable addition to our service," said Tripoli Ambulance representatives. "They help protect both our patients and our crew members by making lifts safer and more controlled."
The bariatric model is specifically designed to assist larger individuals, ensuring that all patients can receive the same level of safe and effective care regardless of size. Having both standard and bariatric versions available allows Tripoli Ambulance crews to better meet the needs of the communities they serve.
As a volunteer-based rural EMS service, Tripoli Ambulance relies heavily on community support and grant funding to acquire specialized equipment. The purchase of the Binder Lift systems would not have been possible without the support of the Bremer County Community Foundation.
Tripoli Ambulance extends its sincere appreciation to the Bremer County Community Foundation for investing in local emergency medical services and helping keep both patients and responders safer.
Pictured: A Tripoli Ambulance Service member demonstrates one of the new Binder Lift systems purchased through a $4,200 grant from the Bremer County Community Foundation. The equipment will be used to safely assist individuals who have fallen or are unable to stand without assistance while helping reduce the risk of lifting injuries to EMS personnel.
