Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service's (MCFRS) "File of Life" program is set to be the focus of this week's "En Sintonía con el Concejo" on Radio America, as per a recent announcement from the Montgomery County Council. In an effort to bolster community safety, the initiative provides vital medical information to first responders during emergencies.
Program manager Oscar Mendez from MCFRS and Mario Gamboa, the executive director and founder of the nonprofit CENAES, will discuss the "File of Life" initiative and literacy education, respectively. The show, which is part of the council's ongoing efforts to keep the Latino community informed, will air at 2 p.m. today, airing both on Radio America (WILC 900AM) and streaming on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
The "File of Life" packet, designed to be a bridge of knowledge between patients and first responders, contains must-know medical details such as medications, allergies, and emergency contacts. Mendez is expected to illuminate the benefits and distribution process for these free packets, which can be requested by Montgomery County residents via a simple 311 call.
On the literacy front, Gamboa will highlight CENAES's work to educate adults who missed out on foundational reading and writing skills in their native countries. With the aim of fortifying language abilities, CENAES offers no-cost literacy and English classes, with a new enrollment period set to commence on Sept. 1. According to the Montgomery County Council announcement, "The show will conclude by spotlighting the work of CENAES."
Finally, the partnership between Montgomery County Council and Radio America continues to provide a crucial platform for the Latino community to gain access to information, voice concerns, and pose questions regarding matters that resonate within the community. Marcela Rodriguez, council program manager and public information officer, is slated to navigate the dialog along with the guests, delving into the key topics at hand every Friday on the Spanish language station popular across the Washington metropolitan area.
