FirstGroup wins 2009 Green Cross for Safety Medal

Because of its commitment to safety and health and to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves, FirstGroup America has been awarded the 2009 Green Cross for Safety Medal by the National Safety Council (NSC).

The announcement was made during the opening session of the NSC's 96th Annual Congress & Expo in Anaheim, California, and the company will receive the medal at a special recognition dinner in spring 2009.

"We believe that FirstGroup is both a trend setter and an industry leader in safety and health," NSC president and CEO Janet Froetscher tells PR Newswire.  "The company's two core values, safety and customer service with safety, exemplify the priority with which safety is embraced."

Based downtown, FirstGroup America transports more than 2.5 billion passengers a year.

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