Dear Mr. Miller, 

                It is encouraging to hear about your work with the Vial of Life Project.
Vial ofLife programs have become very popular in the last few years, with several thousands
alone sponsored in the United States.  It is good to know that there is another program
available that does not have a cost to participate. 

                Medical Information programs in the Sacramento area have been sponsored by
various organizations, i.e. service groups, medical associations, animal safety groups
and  individual citizens.  Metro Fire provides our citizens with information on
contacting local medical or aging services for information about the various, Medical
Information programs, or how to search the Internet for such programs.  We also
recommend citizens place an information sheet with medical conditions, medication
names and emergency contacts on the refrigerator door. 

                Metro Fire firefighters have been provided training regarding emergency notice
programs, like Vial of Life.  Our firefighters will check the refrigerator door, medicine
cabinet and other locations when we cannot get this important medical information for
the reporting party or patient. 

                Metro Fire supports the efforts of the non-profit Medical Information programs,
but due to the numerous programs available, Metro Fire cannot endorse a single
program.  I do with you great success with the Vial Of Life Project. If you plan to take
part in any safety events in the Sacramento area, please contact me to see if our
agency can also participate.

     Sincerely, 

       Steve Turner, Captain
     Community Services Division