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Proclamation Declaring May 21 - 27, 2023 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” (accepted by Los Alamos Fire Department EMS Division Chief Christopher Bartlett)
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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 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, emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, 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, 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, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim the week of May 21-27, 2023, as
“EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK”
With the EMS WEEK theme: Where Emergency Care Begins, I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.