TAPCO Credit Union Donation Supports New TCC EMS Lab | Newsroom

TACOMA, WA - October 7, 2025 – The ambulance bay of Tacoma Community College’s new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) lab will be named after TAPCO Credit Union, which recently donated $75,000 to support the newly constructed lab.

“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,” TAPCO Credit Unition President and CEO Justin Martin said. “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. By expanding access to job skills training, TCC is not only empowering students but also strengthening the health and safety of our entire community.”

Located near the Harned Center for Health Careers’ Mildred Street entrance, 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.”

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With campuses in Tacoma and Gig Harbor Washington, Tacoma Community College has served more than half a million students since it opened its doors in 1965. Providing affordable educational excellence close to home, TCC offers pre-college and high school completion classes, dual enrollment programs, transfer programs, professional degree and certificate programs, and Bachelor of Applied Science programs. Learn more at tacomacc.edu/enrollnow.