by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
For 19 years, Riley County EMS, Manhattan Fire Department and Riley County Police Department have participated in a fun competition during the 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive.
The goal for the 2022 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive was 243 pints, but donations fell short of that goal at 202 pints.
Representatives of Riley County EMS, Manhattan Fire Department and Riley County Police Department agree that the real winners are the people who receive the lifesaving blood donations.
Final tally of the public votes for favorite department are as follows:
- Riley County Police Department - 47 votes
- Riley County EMS - 58 votes
- Manhattan Fire Department - 63 votes
American Red Cross serving Kansas says several ballots were cast with all 3 agencies circled, those ballots were counted as one vote for each agency.
Congratulations to Manhattan Fire Department for winning the public vote!