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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:May 19, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No.4-d
SUBJECT:
Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
DEPARTMENT:PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)No
Emergency Services
ATTACHMENT(S):INFORMATION CONTACT:
EMS Week ProclamationJames Groves, 919-245-6140
Kim Woodward,919-245-6133
PURPOSE:
To proclaim the week of May 17through 23, 2015, as Emergency Medical
Services Week in Orange County in recognition of the dedicated men and women who serve
the residents, workers, and visitors of Orange County.
BACKGROUND:
The American College of Emergency Physicians(ACEP) has announced that
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the 41annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week will be celebrated throughout the
nation May 17 through 23, 2015, in recognition of the dedicated professionals who provide
lifesaving pre-hospital care.National EMSWeek brings together local communities and
medical personnel to publicly honor the dedication and commitment of those who are
medicine's "front lineresponders". The EMS System in Orange County includes
Telecommunicators, Career and Volunteer Fire Departments, Law Enforcement Officers,
Paramedics,Emergency Medical Technicians,VolunteerRescue Squad,Johnston Ambulance
Service, North State Ambulance Service, Emergency Nurses, Emergency Physicians, Carolina
AirCare, County Staff, andthe Universityof North Carolina - Department of Emergency
Medicine.
The Orange County EMSSystem responded to more than 12,500emergencies last year,
providing medical assessment, treatment, and ambulance transportation when medically
necessary. County Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians are exceptionally
dedicated, incredibly skilled, andprovide an invaluable service to residents, makingOrange
County a safer place towork andlive.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with consideration of this
proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
The Manager recommends that the approve and authorize the Chair
to sign the proclamation designatingthe week of May 17 through 23, 2015,as Emergency
Medical Services Week in Orange County.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY 17-23, 2015
WHEREAS, the Orange County Emergency Medical Services System is a vital public
service; and
WHEREAS, the members of Orange County Emergency Medical Services team are ready
to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seve
WHEREAS, access to quality pre-hospital emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illnesy; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Emergency Medical Services system consists of
emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical techni
firefighters, telecommunicators, educators, administrators and others; and
WHEREAS, the members of Emergency Medical Services teams, whethe
volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training
education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accompents of
Emergency Medical Services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services
Week;
NOW THEREFORE we, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, in
recognition of this event, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2015, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, with the theme of EMS STRONG , by officially
recognizing and appreciating the Emergency Medical Services Providers that serve our
community.
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This the 19 day of May, 2015.
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Earl McKee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners