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Chief Administrative Office, EMS and Emergency Preparedness & Response Division recommending the Board:
1) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation recognizing May 16, 2021 through May 22, 2021 as "Emergency Medical Services Week” in the County of El Dorado; and
2) Receive a presentation by the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority and the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority recognizing the contribution and dedication of certain emergency medical services nominees for outstanding contributions and dedication to their respective organizations.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
President Gerald Ford declared November 3, 1974 through November 10, 1974 as the first “National Emergency Medical Services Week.” This annual observance continued for four more years. It was re-instituted by The American College of Emergency Physicians in 1982, which moved the observance of EMS Week from November to September. In 1992, the observance of EMS Week was moved to the third week in May.
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." This year, the annual EMS Week will be celebrated throughout the Nation beginning May 16, 2021 through May 22, 2021. Each of the five days has a theme that represents the diverse nature of EMS:
• Monday - EMS Education Day
• Tuesday - Safety Tuesday
• Wednesday - EMS for Children Day
• Thursday - Save-A Life Day (CPR & Stop the Bleed)
• Friday - EMS Recognition Day
In conjunction with this proclamation, the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority (West Slope JPA) and the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CalTahoe JPA) will give presentations to the Board regarding their emergency personnel’s outstanding contributions and dedication to their respective organizations.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board of Supervisors could decline to adopt this Proclamation to recognize May 16, 2021 through May 22, 2021 as EMS Week.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
05-19-2020, File ID 20-0359, 5/19/20 2020 EMS Week Proclamation
05-21-2019, File ID 19-0733, 05/21/19 HHSA EMS Week Proclamation
05-22-2018, File ID 18-0163, 05/22/18 2018 EMS Week Proclamation
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority, El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority, various Fire Districts
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact with this proclamation or the presentations.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1. Clerk of the Board to obtain the Chair’s signature on one (1) Proclamation.
2. Clerk of the Board to return the signed Proclamation to the EMS Agency at 2900 Fairlane Court.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Sue Hennike, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer