DeKalb County recognized the men and women of DeKalb EMS last week after County Mayor Matt Adcock has signed a proclamation designating May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County.
“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 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
“With the theme, ‘Honoring our Past, Forging Our Future,’ 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
Tony Williams - EMT-P/SUPERVISOR
Donna Melton - AEMT
Nathanial Brannen - EMT-P
Keely Ping - AEMT
B-Shift
Kristie Johnson - EMTPCC/ICQA
Misty Green - AEMT/SUP
Dennis Sherman - EMT/PCC
Heather Billings - EMT-B
C-Shift
Trent Phipps - EMT-P/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Jessica Wilson - AEMT
Rachel Checchi - AEMT
D-Shift
Matt Melton - EMT-PCC/SUP
Trevin Merriman - EMT-P
Zechariah Clark - EMT-B
Richard Kellogg - AEMT
Day Truck
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Akita Dodson-EMT-B
Day Truck
William Frisby-AEMT
Dylan Goodman-EMT-B
Part-Time Staff
Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC
Aspen Flarity-EMT-PCC/IC
Clayton Anstis-EMT-PCC
Matt Vaughn-EMT-PCC/IC
Kim Johnson-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
Tony McCulley-AEMT
David Pitts- EMT-PCC
John Poss-AEMT
John Pitts-EMT-PCC
Jon Jenkins-EMT-P
Alexis Olsen-AEMT
Dylan Fisher-AEMT
Jerry Wakefield-AEMT
Wes Eldridge-EMT-B
Molly Hicks-EMT-B
Chandler Johnson-EMT-B
Jenna Wright-EMT-B
