TAPCO Credit Union Supports New Tacoma Community College EMS Lab

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on October 27, 2025

TAPCO Credit Union recently donated $75,000 to Tacoma Community College in support of its newly constructed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lab.

“TCC is a leader in creating equitable pathways to education, and this new lab is a powerful example of how the college invests in programs that prepare students for meaningful, in-demand careers,” TAPCO Credit Union President and CEO Justin Martin said. “By expanding access to job skills training, TCC is not only empowering students but also strengthening the health and safety of our entire community.”

The new EMS Lab houses the TCC Ambulance and provides an extension of the nearby EMS classroom, allowing students to practice transport scenarios.

“TAPCO’s generous gift is a powerful affirmation of our shared commitment to student success and community well-being,” said Emily Mendez-Bryant, Executive Director of the TCC Foundation. “Their support helps equip even more students with the tools and technology they need to serve our community with skill and compassion. We are proud to partner with TAPCO in advancing education that truly saves lives.”

For its support, the ambulance bay of the EMS lab will be named after TAPCO Credit Union. “We are thrilled to support the new EMS Lab at Tacoma Community College and to continue building on our long-standing relationship with both the college and first responders in our community,” continued Martin.

Posted in Community Impact, Regional Member News, Washington.