May 19, 2024
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 19-25 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 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
With the theme, “Honoring our Past, Forging Our Future”, 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:
Tony Williams-EMT-P/SUPERVISOR
Donna Melton-AEMT
Nathanial Brannen-EMT-P
Keely Ping-AEMT
B-Shift:
Kristie Johnson-EMTPCC/ICQA
Misty Green-AEMT/SUP
Dennis Sherman-EMT/PCC
Heather Billings-EMT-B
C-Shift:
Trent Phipps-EMT-P/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Jessica Wilson-AEMT
Rachel Checchi-AEMT
D-Shift:
Matt Melton-EMT-PCC/SUP
Trevin Merriman-EMT-P
Zechariah Clark-EMT-B
Richard Kellogg-AEMT
Day Truck:
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Akita Dodson-EMT-B
Day Truck:
William Frisby-AEMT
Dylan Goodman-EMT-B
Part-Time Staff:
Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC
Aspen Flarity-EMT-PCC/IC
Clayton Anstis-EMT-PCC
Matt Vaughn-EMT-PCC/IC
Kim Johnson-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
Tony McCulley-AEMT
David Pitts- EMT-PCC
John Poss-AEMT
John Pitts-EMT-PCC
Jon Jenkins-EMT-P
Alexis Olsen-AEMT
Dylan Fisher-AEMT
Jerry Wakefield-AEMT
Wes Eldridge-EMT-B
Molly Hicks-EMT-B
Chandler Johnson-EMT-B
Jenna Wright-EMT-B