Reagan encourages community to celebrate local first responders’ efforts

CELINA-Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan signed a proclamation recognizing May 18-24 as EMS Week in Clay County here Monday with local Emergency Medical Services staff on hand.

“This year’s theme is ‘EMS WEEK: We Care. For Everyone.’—a powerful reminder of the dedication, compassion, and critical care EMS professionals provide to our community 24/7,” officials said on the Clay County EMS Facebook page.  “From EMTs and paramedics to dispatchers, firefighters, and other first responders, we celebrate all who work tirelessly to save lives and deliver emergency care.

“Join us in honoring their service during this special week with gratitude, support, and community recognition.”

Another post also further explained the valuable services offered by EMS professionals.

“Our dedication and lifesaving skills are put to the test every day,” the post said.  “We’re called to care in big cities and in small towns, in private homes, businesses, schools, and on our nation’s roadways.

“Whether it’s saving a young victim of a motor vehicle crash, helping an elderly patient who’s forgotten to take her medication, stabilizing a construction worker experiencing chest pain on the jobsite, or treating an overdose on a city street, we’re trained and ready to deliver a range of medical interventions and support because We Care. For everyone.

“Our roles and responsibilities are growing and changing and we’re rising to the challenge,” the information said.  “From community paramedicine to preventive healthcare, we’re tasked with providing next-level patient navigation and care in new surroundings, using new technologies

“We’re there for our community, whenever and wherever they need us. Because We Care. For everyone.”

The proclamation signed by Reagan said he encouraged “the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of the EMS profession and the essential service it provides.”

It also explained “it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating the Emergency Medical Services Week” here as May 18-24.

For more information about Clay County EMS, follow them at Facebook.com/CLAYCOUNTYEMS1.