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ounty of onroe
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Heather Carruthers, District 3
Mayor Pro Tem George Neugent, District 2
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Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
David Rice, District 4
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
April 20, 2016
Agenda Item Number: B.3
Agenda Item Summary #1558
BULK ITEM: DEPARTMENT:
No BOCC District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE:STAFF CONTACT:
Carol Schreck (305) 292-3430
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation observing the week of May
15-21, 2016 as EMS Week. This year's theme, EMS STRONG: Called to Care
ITEM BACKGROUND:
EMS Week began when President Gerald Ford declared November 3-10,
1974 as the first National Emergency Medical Services Week. Forty-two (42) years strong, Fire
chief Jim Callahan or his designee will receive the proclamation.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
This is a yearly proclamation requested by Monroe County Fire Rescue.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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DOCUMENTATION:
2016 Mayor's Proclamation EMS Week
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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REVIEWED BY:
Heather Carruthers Completed 04/05/2016 3:55 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 04/06/2016 10:56 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/20/2016 9:00 AM
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
May 15 - 21, 2016
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 survivaland
recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS,
the emergency medical services system consists of firefighters, firefighter
EMTs, firefighter-paramedics, emergency and trauma nurses, dispatchers, educators, emergency
and trauma physicians and support personnel; 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,
as the Mayor of Monroe County, Florida in recognition of this event
from May 15 through 21, 2016, do hereby proclaim this to be
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and
activities.
Witness
my hand and seal of the County of Monroe, Florida this 20th day of April 2016.
____________________________________________
Heather Carruthers, Mayor
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2016 EMS Week Planning Guide
EMS Week
National EMS Week 2016 - Presented by ACEP in partnership
with the National Association of EMT's (NAEMT), May 15 - 21
* This year's theme is "EMS STRONG: Called to Care"
* Wednesday, May 18 is Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
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2017 May 21 - 27, EMSC Day Wednesday May 24
2018 May 20 - 26, EMSC Day Wednesday May 23
2019 May 19 - 25, EMSC Day Wednesday May 22
2020 May 17 - 23, EMSC Day Wednesday May 20
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