Emergency Medical Services Week. May 20 - 26, 2007
Extraordinary People | Extraordinary Service
"This slogan celebrates
the exceptional service being provided to countless patients every day, often under incredibly challenging circumstances. It illustrates the fact that EMS providers are dedicated to saving lives and limiting suffering, even if that requires personal sacrifice and risk. They are selfless professionals who put their own lives on hold, day after day, to respond to the emergency needs of others."
EMS Week is a time to educate the public and increase recognition for the
critical role played by emergency
medical services.
We would like to also take this opportunity to salute all of our EMS personnel and all those in Berks County that help treat our citizens during medical emergencies. The city of reading has a large group of dedicated EMS providers that work hard each day to serve the citizen's emergency medical needs. More than two dozen Paramedics serve Reading citizens and those who come in to the city to work and play. Around the clock care is provided for the sick and injured, Read More about our services.
During EMS Week, Please make a point to let our Paramedics and other Emergency Medical Service Personnel know how much they are appreciated.
"This slogan celebrates
the exceptional service being provided to countless patients every day, often under incredibly challenging circumstances. It illustrates the fact that EMS providers are dedicated to saving lives and limiting suffering, even if that requires personal sacrifice and risk. They are selfless professionals who put their own lives on hold, day after day, to respond to the emergency needs of others."