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Proclamation declaring the Week of May 20-26, 2018 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Los Alamos County (accepted by Ben Stone, LAFD EMS Division Chief)
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WHEREAS: Emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS: The members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving 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 with a sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS: The emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public, and other out-of-hospital medical care providers; and
WHEREAS: The members of emergency medical services teams engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills; and
WHEREAS: It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of these dedicated individuals during Emergency Medical Services Week, and this year’s theme is “EMS Strong: Stronger Together”;
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim May 20-26, 2018 as
“EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK”
in Los Alamos County, and extend our thanks and gratitude to all emergency medical services providers.