May 20, 2021
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 Tim Stribling signed a proclamation Monday designating May 16-22 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County. EMS Director Hoyte Hale joined County Mayor Stribling 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 Stribling.
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 Tim Stribling, County Mayor, DeKalb County, Tennessee, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
With the theme, EMS Strong-This is EMS: Caring for our Communities, 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:
Donna Melton-AEMT
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Tony Williams-EMT-P
John T. Bradford-EMT-P
David Pitts-EMT-P
Kristie Johnson-EMTPCCICDA
Michelle Haggard-AEMT
Misty Green-AEMT
Trent Phipps-EMT-P
Daniel Summers-EMT-P
Racheal Checci- AEMT
Dennis Sherman- EMT-PCC
Matt Melton-EMT-P
Stephanie Brown-EMT-P
Matthew Adcock- AEMT
Trevin Merriman-AEMT
Jacob Dickerson-EMT-PCC
Cody Johnson-EMT-PCC
Charles Nokes-EMT-P
John Hurd-EMT-PCC
Becky Atnip-AEMT
Lonnie Laxton-AEMT
Rebecca Partridge-AEMT
Kevin Cripps-AEMT
Ed Brooks-AEMT
Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC
Marie Turpin-EMT-PCC
Kim Johnson-EMT-PCC
Tyler Grandstaff-EMT-PCC
John Poss-AEMT
Jason Rice-AEMT
Matthew Terrell-AEMT
John Partridge-AEMT
Greg Whaley-AEMT
Aspen Flarity-AEMT
Justin Thompson-AEMT
Greta Stone-EMT-PCC/IC
Terrence Hall- EMT-P
Clayton Anstis-EMT-PCC
Heather Billings-EMT-B
Tony McCulley-AEMT
Kenny Moffitt-EMT-PCC
Wesley Slager-AEMT
Eli Beadle-AEMT
Teena Allen-Office Manager
Kary Harris-Secretary