May 20, 2019
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 has signed a proclamation designating May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County. EMS Director Hoyte Hale joined County Mayor Stribling for the occasion.
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 19-25, 2019 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
With the theme, EMS, Strong Beyond the Call, 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 are:
A-SHIFT
Donna Melton-AEMT
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Jamie Vernon-EMT-PCC
Tony Williams-EMT-P
B-SHIFT
Michelle Haggard-EMT-B
Tim Briggs-EMT-P
Misty Green-AEMT
C-SHIFT
Trent Phipps-EMT-P
Daniel Summers-EMT-P
Justin Thompson- EMT-B
Matt Melton-AEMT
D-SHIFT
Kim Johnson-EMT-PCC
Stephanie Brown-EMT-P
Matthew Adcock- AEMT
Trevin Merriman-AEMT
Part Time Staff:
Cody Johnson-EMT-PCC
Charles Nokes-EMT-P
John Hurd-EMT-PCC
Becky Atnip-AEMT
Lonnie Laxton-AEMT
Jennifer Phillips-AEMT
Jimmy Savage-EMT-P
Rebecca Partridge-AEMT
Kevin Cripps-AEMT
Edward Brooks-AEMT
Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC
Marie Turpin-EMT-PCC
Kristie Johnson-EMT-PCCICQA
Tyler Grandstaff-EMT-PCC
John Poss-AEMT
Jason Rice-AEMT
Tyler Downs-AEMT
Tyler Stone-EMT-P
Greg Whaley-AEMT
Joey Pillow-AEMT
Sam Copeland-AEMT
Greta Stone-EMT-PCC/IC
Terrence Hall- EMT-P
Michelle Haggard-EMT-B
Tony McCulley-AEMT
James C. Medley-AEMT
Kenny Moffitt-EMT-PCC
Wesley Slager-AEMT
Eli Beadle-AEMT
Martin Keonna-AEMT
Kenneth Wells, Jr.-AEMT