DeKalb County Mayor Matt Adcock signed a proclamation last week designating May 21-27 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County. EMS Director Hoyte Hale joined County Mayor Adcock for the occasion.
“We are proud of our DeKalb County EMS employees, EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders and Dispatchers. They are on the front lines, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year Their commitment, dedication and bravery speaks to their character and willingness to serve others, not just this week, but every day of the year. We are honored to celebrate their service this week, and we are grateful to them every day,” said Adcock.
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 Matt Adcock, County Mayor, DeKalb County, Tennessee, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 21-27 as Emergency Medical Services Week.”
With the theme, “When Emergency Care Begins”, 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 (EMT-P) are:
A-Shift - James Wes Eldridge-EMT-B, Tony Williams-EMT-P, and Donna Melton-AEMT.
B-Shift - Kristie Johnson-EMTPCC/ICQA, Misty Green-AEMT, Dennis Sherman-EMT/PCC, and Heather Billings-EMT-B.
C-Shift - Trent Phipps-EMT-P, Moamen Elkelany-AEMT, David Pitts-EMT-PCC, and Rachel Checchi-AEMT.
D-Shift - Matt Melton-EMT-PCC, Trevin Merriman-AEMT, Aspen Flarity-EMT-PCC/IC, and Jessica Wilson-AEMT.
Day Truck - Zechariah Clark-EMT-B and Keely Ping-AEMT.
Day Truck - Jamie Parsley-AEMT and Akita Dodson-EMT-B.
Part-Time Staff - Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC, Greta Stone-EMT-PCC/IC, Clayton Anstis-EMT-PCC, Cody Johnson-EMT-PCC, Kim Johnson-EMT-PCC, Kenny Moffitt-EMT-PCC, Marie Turpin-EMT-PCC, Terrance Hall-EMT-P, Charles Nokes-EMT-P, Daniel Summers-EMT-P, Matthew Terrell-EMT-P, Becky Atnip-AEMT
Ed Brooks-AEMT, Richard Kellogg-AEMT, Tony McCulley-AEMT, Rebecca Partridge- AEMT, John Poss-AEMT, Justin Thompson-AEMT, Jason Rice-AEMT, and Alexis Olsen-AEMT.
