Narberth Ambulance Paramedics Get Coronavirus Vaccine

NARBERTH, PA — Local first responders were recently given doses of the new coronavirus vaccine.

On Monday, two paramedics from Narberth Ambulance were administered the Moderna coronavirus vaccine.

The vaccines were administered by Dr. Alvin Wang, Chief Medical Officer for the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, through a joint operation with the Montgomery County Office of Public Health.

Narberth Ambulance's Joe Yochim and Anthony McGrail of the Second Alarmer's Association and Rescue Squad of Montgomery County were given the vaccine, according to 69 News.

"Getting this today, I feel a little more comfortable going into someone's house that may or may not have the virus if it's unknown," Yochim told Action News. "I got a two-year-old at home. I love her to death, and I don't want to bring that home to her, nor do I want to bring it home to my wife. So, that's why I decided to get it and do it publically."

In addition to the first responders being vaccinated, some public health nurses also got the vaccine Monday, according to Montgomery County officials.

Officials said it's unclear when fire companies in Montgomery County will be able to get the vaccine.