May 21, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
A week dedicated to celebrating emergency service workers is being recognized in DeKalb County.
The community relies on emergency workers to rush to the rescue, no matter what the circumstance.
County Mayor Matt Adcock has signed a proclamation designating May 21-27 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County. EMS Director Hoyte Hale joined County Mayor Adcock for the occasion.
“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 21-27 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
With the theme, “When Emergency Care Begins”, 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:
James Wes Eldridge-EMT-B
Tony Williams-EMT-P
Donna Melton-AEMT
B-Shift:
Kristie Johnson-EMTPCC/ICQA
Misty Green-AEMT
Dennis Sherman-EMT/PCC
Heather Billings-EMT-B
C-Shift:
Trent Phipps-EMT-P
Moamen Elkelany-AEMT
David Pitts-EMT-PCC
Rachel Checchi-AEMT
D-Shift:
Matt Melton-EMT-PCC
Trevin Merriman-AEMT
Aspen Flarity-EMT-PCC/IC
Jessica Wilson-AEMT
Day Truck:
Zechariah Clark-EMT-B
Keely Ping-AEMT
Day Truck:
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Akita Dodson-EMT-B
Part-Time Staff:
Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC
Greta Stone-EMT-PCC/IC
Clayton Anstis-EMT-PCC
Cody Johnson-EMT-PCC
Kim Johnson-EMT-PCC
Kenny Moffitt-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
Richard Kellogg-AEMT
Tony McCulley-AEMT
Rebecca Partridge- AEMT
John Poss-AEMT
Justin Thompson-AEMT
Jason Rice-AEMT
Alexis Olsen-AEMT