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To declare the week of May 19-25, 2013 Emergency Medical Services Week in Columbus, Ohio.
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WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, over 1500 members of the Columbus Division of Fire provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The members of the Columbus Division of Fire are highly trained paramedics that have the most current training and state of the art equipment that allows them to manage any emergency medical situation they may encounter. In 2012, the Division's firefighters and paramedics responded to a total of 114,458 EMS runs; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury. The advanced care that the Columbus Division of Fire firefighters and paramedics administer expedites the initiation of care, which results in more positive outcomes; and
WHEREAS, EMS plays a critical role in public outreach and injury prevention, and is evolving in its role as an important member of the healthcare community; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical responders consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Emergency medical responders are supported by emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, educators, administrators, researchers and others. Each member of this system performs a necessary duty in the administering of pre-hospital emergency medical care; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, this year, the theme of Emergency Medical Services Week is "EMS: One Mission. One Team." in recognition of the true team approach practiced when EMS personnel respond to medical emergencies and offer lifesaving care; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value, accomplishments, sacrifices and selfless contributions of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby declare the week of May 19-25, 2013 Emergency Medical Services Week, and expresses our gratitude to all members of the Columbus Division of Fire for their outstanding contributions to the safety and well being of the citizens of Columbus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the Columbus Division of Fire with our esteem.