A week dedicated to celebrating emergency service workers is being recognized in DeKalb County.
The community relies on emergency workers to rush to the rescue, no matter what the circumstance.
County Mayor Tim Stribling signed a proclamation Monday designating May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County. EMS Director Hoyte Hale joined County Mayor Stribling for the occasion.
The proclamation is as follows:
“Whereas, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and
Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
Whereas, access to quality Emergency Care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
Whereas, the Emergency Medical Services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and
Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of Emergency Medical Services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week;
Now, Therefore, I Tim Stribling, County Mayor, DeKalb County, Tennessee, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 15-21, 2016 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
With the theme, EMS:CARE YOU CAN COUNT ON, I encourage the community to observe this week with the appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities”.
Members of the DeKalb EMS Staff in addition to Director Hoyte Hale are:
A-SHIFT
Donna Melton-AEMT
Jonthan Rudd-EMT-P
Kristie Johnson-CCEMT-P I/C
Tyler Grandstaff-CCEMT-P
B-SHIFT
Jason Rice-AEMT
Misty Green-AEMT
Kim Johnson-EMT-P
Allen Mason-EMT-P
C-SHIFT
Trent Phipps-EMT-P
Daniel Summers-EMT-P
Tim Briggs- EMT-P
Matt Melton-AEMT
DAY CREW:
Daniel Webb-AEMT
Houston Austin-EMT-P
Greta Stone-EMT-P
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Part Time Staff
Cody Johnson-EMT-P
Jeff Cole-EMT-P
Stephanie Brown-EMT-P
Charles Nokes-EMT-P
John Hurd-EMT-P
Greg Moore-EMT-P
Bryan Locke-CCEMT-P
Michael Hollandsworth-AEMT
Becky Atnip-AEMT
David Hamlet-EMT-P
John Poss-AEMT
Lonnie Laxton-AEMT
Wesley Slager-AEMT
Trent Hillis-AEMT
Jennifer Phillips-AEMT
Jimmy Savage-AEMT
Scotty Jones-AEMT
Rebecca Partridge-AEMT
Kevin Cripps-AEMT
Edward Brooks-AEMT
Dick Kinsey-AEMT
Jimmy Poss-AEMT
Teena Allen-EMS Office Manager
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