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Amy Maxwell
Public Information
Officer
amym@hamiltontn.gov
September 11, 2009
Cash Express recognizes
Hamilton County EMS for their service to Hamilton County

August 7, 2009
New Equipment for the Hamilton
County Sheriff's Office SWAT Division

(Left to Right: Lt. Brian Bricker, Seth
Gentry, Lt. Tony Sylvester and Andrew Voss)
The Hamilton County Sheriff's
Office SWAT Division is very proud to announce the addition of a 1996
International 4700 to be used as a medical vehicle. Hamilton County EMS
donated the truck. It is the first vehicle of this type that is totally
dedicated for medical support in any tactical situation for the law
enforcement arena.
The truck is fully medically
supplied and staffed with paramedics who are members of the SWAT team
and trained in advanced life support techniques. In addition, they are
under the supervision of Dr. James Creel, who is the SWAT surgeon for
the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.



August 4, 2009
Lakesite Nightout
The
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Division is very proud to
announce the addition of a 1996 International 4700 to be used as a
medical vehicle. The truck was donated by the Hamilton County
Emergency Medical Services. It is the first vehicle of this type
that is totally dedicated for medical support in any tactical
situation for the law enforcement arena.
The
truck is fully medically supplied and staffed with paramedics who
are members of the S.W.A.T team and trained in advanced life support
techniques. In addition, they are under the supervision of Dr.
James Creel, who is the S.W.A.T surgeon for the Hamilton County
Sheriff’s Office.

May 19, 2009
Hamilton County EMS holds its twelfth
annual Awards Banquet
On May 19, 2009, Hamilton County EMS
held its 12th annual Awards Banquet at the Chattanooga Convention and
Trade Center.
Awards were given to employees for their years of service to HCEMS and
those who received college degrees.
Other awards given:
Chief's Award: Lt. Billy Burnette
Trauma Call of the Year: Stacie Hawk and Ronnie Smith
Medical Call of the Year: Amber Hooper, Steve McBee and Lt. Brian
Bricker
2009 Paramedic of the Year Runner-Up: Andrew Voss
2009 Paramedic of the Year: Marc Puglise
Commissioner Jim Coppinger, Director Don Allen, Chief Ken Wilkerson,
Deputy Chief John Combes presented the "First Responder Award" to Chief
Marcus Fritts, Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department, for his quick
emergency response. On Saturday, February 20, 2008, Chief Fritts
responded to a MVC with entrapment. Chief Fritts arrived on the scene
reporting the vehicle was on fire. Chief Fritts proceeded to break the
vehcile window and pulled the woman from the burning car.
The "Life Saving Award" was also presented. This year's Life Saving
Award was presented to Mr. James Mixon, Jr. of Hixson, Tennessee. On
Memorial Day of 2008, Mr. Mixon and his family were enjoying their
holiday at Chester Frost Park (beach area) While swimming, Mr. Mixon's
daughter found a child floating face down in the water. Mr. Mixon, a
former paramedic, pulled the 3 year old out of the water and performed
CPR until HCEMS arrived on the scene.



April 23, 2009
Hamilton County EMS
participates in a simulated crash with underage drunk drivers
The students at
Ooltewah High School witnessed a simulated automobile crash involving
teenage drivers and emergency responders highlighting the dangers of
drinking and driving.
Those agencies that
participated were: Hamilton County EMS, Hamilton County Sheriff's
Department, Tri-Community VFD, Hamilton County Health Department,
Hamilton County Commission Office, and Advisory Council on Traffic
Safety.

March 2009
Hamilton County is pictured on
the front cover for the 2009 National EMS WEEK Planning Guide

February 24, 2009
Hamilton County EMS
medically train 117 Chattanooga firefighters

(Pictured: HCEMS
Chief Ken Wilkerson addresses the media at a press conference. Matt Lea,
City Mayor's office, Chief Wendell Rowe, Chattanooga Fire Department,
Chattanooga firefighter personnel, Lt. McBurnette, Chattanooga Fire
Department Training, Lt. David Burdett and Captain Darlene Poole,
Hamilton County EMS Training)
The next level of care for
the Chattanooga Fire Department comes from a training partnership with
Hamilton County EMS.
Hamilton County EMS Training
Division provided training for several weeks to EMT-IV firefighters
regarding intravenous fluids, administering medications for heart
attacks, strokes and severe asthma attacks.
So far, Hamilton County EMS
Training Division has trained 117 EMT-IV firefighters with the
Chattanooga Fire Department.
5/20/08 12th Annual
EMS Awards Banquet

Hamilton County EMS held its twelfth annual
Awards Banquet on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at
Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center.
Awards given to employees were as follows:
Honorable Service Awards:
·
Years of Service: 18
years,15 years, 12 years, 9 years, 6
years, and 3 years.
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Education Award
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Stretcher Bearer of the Year
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Grand Blue Ribbon of the Year
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Chief’s Award
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Medical and Trauma Call of the Year
·
2007 Medic of the Year
Mayor Claude Ramsey, Director Don Allen, Chief Ken Wilkerson, and Deputy
Chief John Combes, presented the “First Responder Award”
to a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Officer. Officer
Gene Meyers was presented with this award for his quick emergency
response. In April of 2008, Officer Meyers witnessed a motor vehicle
accident on McCallie Ferry Road where 1 adult and 2 children were
involved. He immediately performed First Aid on an unresponsive 1 year
old. While HCEMS were enroute to this location, he was able to get a
pulse back on the infant.
Stretcher Bearer of the
Year Bob Williams, Dee Johnson, and Mike Garren
Grand Blue Ribbon of the
Year Joe Crisp

Chief's Award
Lt. Eric Ethridge

First Responder of the
Year Hamilton County Sheriff's Officer, Gene Meyers

Q/A Medical of the Year
Marita Thatcher & Mike Hyde

Q/A Trauma of the Year
Sherman Ford & Joe Crisp

2007 Medic of the Year
Runner-Up Davy Nicholson

2007 Medic of the Year
Nancy Lockridge
5/18-24, 2008
National EMS WEEK

Pictured Left to
Right, top row: UT College of Medicine of Chattanooga Student, Mr.
Aaron Cutshaw; Erlanger Chief of Emergency Medicine, Dr. James Creel;
Children's Hospital Emergency Department Medical Director, Dr. Stephen
Beasley.
Pictured Left to
Right, bottom row: Hamilton County EMS personnel, Scott Powell, Mike
Jones, Chief Ken Wilkerson and Deputy Chief John Combes.
The
American College of Emergency Physicians today announced the 35th annual
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week will be celebrated though out the
nation this week. The event brings medical personnel together to
publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the
day-to-day lifesaving services of the medical “front line.” This year’s
theme, “Your life is our mission” which underscores the
commitment and dedication of the 750,000 EMS providers who serve their
communities.
The brave men and women employed by Hamilton County EMS are often first
on the scene of a disaster, a motor vehicle crash or other event that
may place them in a hazardous environment. It is important that we take
the time to honor these front line medical responders for often going
above and beyond the call of duty to save lives, while risking their
own.
This week long event includes national and local EMS providers to raise
public awareness about health and safety issues, including how to
prevent injuries and what to do in a medical emergency.
4/18/08
Simulated crash with
underage drunk drivers at Central High School
The entire senior class at Central High
School witnessed a simulated automobile crash involving teenage drivers
and emergency responders, highlighting the dangers of drinking and
driving. Participants involved were
Central High
School, Hamilton County EMS, HWY 58 Volunteer Fire Department, Hamilton
County Sheriff’s Department, Hamilton County Commissioner and Advisory
Council on Traffic Safety Chairman Larry Henry, Hamilton County District
Attorney’s Office DUI Prosecutor Jay Woods, Chattanooga-Hamilton County
Health Department, Angel EMS, and Fridell’s Wrecker Service.

2/21/08
Hamilton County EMS
employees recognized for their outstanding service
On Thursday,
February 21, 2008 at the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association (TASA)
Mid-Winter Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, two individuals from
Hamilton County EMS were recognized for their outstanding service in
Emergency Medical Services.
Debbie Walden was
the 2008 Runner-Up for the Larry Griffin Paramedic of the
Year Award for the State of Tennessee.
Captain Darlene
Poole was the winner of the 2008 Thomas Erwin Lifetime
Achievement Award for the State of Tennessee.

(Le ft to Right: Debbie Walden, Captain Darlene Poole and
Amy Maxwell)
1/31/08
Hamilton County Emergency
Services celebrates 20 years of service
On Thursday,
January 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County
Operations Training Center, Hamilton County Emergency Services held a
reception in celebration for 20 years of service.
February 1, 2008 actually marks the 20th
year celebration of Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services. What
was established in 1988 to serve the unincorporated areas of Hamilton
County, initially operating with two ambulances and 17 employees, has
evolved to a premier system involving 14 ambulances and over 100
E.M.T.’s and Paramedics. Hamilton County EMS responds to all 9-1-1
medical emergencies across Hamilton County and most municipalities. The
Service has been recognized nationally, having been named as the
Paramedic Ambulance Service of the Year in 2005 by the National
Association of E.M.T.’s.
We want to honor our humble beginnings,
acknowledge the current status, and look to future improvements. The
Service provides state-of-the-art pre-hospital medical care, including
advanced cardiac and stroke care. We have recently begun a national
study of hypothermic care for CPR survivors and participate in the
Tennessee Trauma System, providing the proper destination dependant on
the level of injury. The citizens of Hamilton County can be proud of
the level of service provided by H.C.E.M.S. and rest assured that we
will continue to work towards advancements reflecting the improvements
in our profession across the nation. As is reflected in our motto,
“Setting the Standards of Care”, we continue to monitor the needs of our
patients and strive towards the goals of the future.

Left to Right: Lt. Brian Gay, Lt. Greg Allen, Director Don Allen,
Captain Darlene Poole and Captain Jeannie Stearns. These individuals
were the first original employees who are still currently working with
Hamilton County Emergency Services.
10/4/07
HCEMS
participates in a simulated crash with underage drunk drivers at Red
Bank High School
Approximately 250 seniors from Red Bank High School witnessed a
simulated automobile crash involving teenage drivers and emergency
responders, highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving. Along with
HCEMS, several agencies participated in this event, such as,
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, Advisory Council on
Traffic Safety, Hamilton County District Attorney's Office, Red Bank
Fire Department, Red Bank Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff's
Department and other volunteers.




5/23/2007
2007 EMS
Awards Banquet
Hamilton County EMS held its eleventh annual
Awards Banquet on
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
at 7:00 p.m.
at Chattanooga

Convention and Trade Center. Awards given to
employees are as follows:
Honorable Service Awards:
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Years of Service:
o
18
years:
Chief Ken Wilkerson, Captain Jeannie Stearns,
Captain Darlene Poole, Paul Feaster, Lt. David Thompson, and Paul Merriam.
o
15
years:
Marita Thatcher
o
12
years:
Captain Dale Head, Greg Sluder, Mike Frazey, and Mike Johnston.
o
9
years:
Lt. Andy Gienapp, Lt. Roger McDiffett, Ken Fryar
and Greg Sluder
o
6
years:
Mike Hyde, Anthony Ragland and Tim Prince.
o
3
years:
Lt. Brian Bricker, Rusty Odom, Sean Ralston,
Patrice Schermerhorn, Seth Gentry, Mike Whalen and Bobby
Clark.
·
Education Award:
Lt. Roger McDiffett, Patrice Schermerhorn, Tommy
Gray, Sean Ralston, Drew Newman.
·
Stretcher Bearer of the Year:
Kevin Miller (A-shift), Kevin Collins (B-shift)
and Ronnie Smith (C-shift)
·
Grand Blue Ribbon of the Year:
Lt. David Thompson
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Chief’s Award:
Lt. Brian Gay
·
Medical and Trauma Call of the Year
o
Medical Call:
Lt. Billy Burnette, Wesley Webb and Rusty Odom
o
Trauma Call:
Nancy Lockridge and Paul Bobenhausen
·
2007 Medic of the Year RUNNER-UP: Nancy Lockridge
·
2007 Medic of the Year: Debbie Walden

·
Special presentation: Paramedic David “Doc”
Clingman: First Retiree’ from HCEMS

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Good
Samaritan Award:
Tim Clounce, a TVA
employee at the Wellness Center.
In December of 2006, a gentleman walking on a
treadmill suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Mr. Clounce used an
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and brought the man’s pulse back.
This gentleman survived and is doing well today.
5/21/2007
2007 EMS
Awards Banquet
Hamilton County EMS will hold its eleventh annual
Awards Banquet on
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
at 7:00 p.m.
at Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center.
Awards given to employees are as follows:
Honorable Service Awards:
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·
Years of Service:
18 years,15 years, 12 years, 9 years, 6 years, and 3 years.
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Education Award
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Stretcher Bearer of the Year
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·
Grand Blue Ribbon of the Year
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Chief’s Award
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·
Medical and Trauma Call of the Year
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·
2007 Medic of the Year
Director Don Allen, Chief Ken Wilkerson, and
Deputy Chief John Combes, HCEMS will present the “Good Samaritan
Award” to a civilian for a Life Saving Event. Tim Clounce, a TVA
employee at the Wellness Center, will be presented with this award for
his quick emergency response. In December of 2006, a gentleman walking
on a treadmill suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Mr. Clounce used an
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and brought the man’s pulse back.
This gentleman survived and is doing well today.
5/21/2007
National
EMS Week
The American College
of Emergency Physicians today announced the 34th annual Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Week will be celebrated though out the nation
this week. The event brings medical personnel together to publicize
safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day
lifesaving services of the medical “front line.” This year’s theme,
“EMS: Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Service”, which underscores
the commitment and dedication of the 750,000 EMS providers who serve
their communities.
The brave men and women employed by
Hamilton County EMS
are often first on the scene of a disaster, a motor vehicle crash or
other event that may place them in a hazardous environment. It is
important that we take the time to honor these front line medical
responders for often going above and beyond the call of duty to save
lives, while risking their own.
This week long event includes national
and local EMS
providers to raise public awareness about health and safety issues,
including how to prevent injuries and what to do in a medical emergency.
I have attached a document on medical emergencies. This
is provided by the
American College of
Emergency Physicians and provides great information for you to pass
along to your viewers.
If you would like to schedule a “ride along” on
our ambulances, please contact Lt. David Burdette at 209-5009.
5/16/06
2006 EMS Awards Banquet
Hamilton County EMS held its tenth annual Awards
Banquet on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Raddison Read
House (Silver Ball Room).
Awards given to employees were as follows:
Honorable Service Awards:
15 years:
Paul Bobenhausen, David Clingman, Nancy Lockridge, Jade Lockhard, Lt.
John Miller and Lt. Frank Robinson.
12 years:
Andy Ashford, Lt. David Burdette, Lt. Andy Gienapp, Mike Jones and
Richard Toby.
9 years:
Lt. Billy Blea, Captain Eric Ethridge, Tim Hixson and Scott Powell.
6 years:
Dean Bowen, Robert Brinkley, Jay Jones, Scotty Lewis, Kevin Murphy, Doug
Rogers, Cynthia Schermerhorn, Steve Scott, Gordon Vick, Tommy Meeks.
3 years:
Amber Baxter, Mike Booth, Brian Ceraolo, Brad Davenport, Sherman Ford,
Bradley Green, Michael Sharpe.
Education Award:
Drew Andrews
Special Operations Award:
Lt. Brian Bricker
Stretcher Bearer of the Year:
Andrew Voss, Bradley Green, and Brad Davenport
Grand Blue Ribbon Award:
David Thompson
Chief’s Award:
Captain Wade Batson
Medical and Trauma Call of the Year:
Trauma:
Shawn Slaughter, Mike Johnson and Lt. Frank Robinson
Medical:
Dean Bowen, Tracie Shannon and Lt. David Thompson
2006 Medic of the Year (Runner Up):
Debbie Walden
2006 Medic of the Year:
Lt. Frank Robinson
Chief Ken Wilkerson, HCEMS, presented the “Good
Samaritan Award” to a civilian for a Life Saving Event. Jamie Smith, a
Bell South employee, was presented with this award for his quick
emergency response. Mr. Smith came to a woman’s residence to fix her
phone line and while he was there, the woman went into cardiac arrest.
5/15/06
National EMS Week
The
American College of
Emergency Physicians today announced the 33rd annual
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week will be celebrated though out the
nation this week. The event brings medical personnel together to
publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the
day-to-day lifesaving services of the medical “front line.” This year’s
theme, “EMS:
Serving on Health Care’s Front Line”,
which underscores the commitment and dedication of the 750,000 EMS
providers who serve their communities.
The brave men and women employed by
Hamilton County
EMS are often first on the scene of a disaster, a motor vehicle crash or
other event that may place them in a hazardous environment. It is
important that we take the time to honor these front line medical
responders for often going above and beyond the call of duty to save
lives, while risking their own.
This week long event includes national and local
EMS providers to raise public awareness about health and safety issues,
including how to prevent injuries and what to do in a medical emergency.
I have attached a document on medical emergencies.
This is provided by the
American College
of Emergency Physicians and provides great information for you to pass
along to your viewers.
If you would like to schedule a “ride along” on
our ambulances, please contact Lt. Jerry McDonald at 209-6932.
9/15/05
Hamilton County EMS Named EMT-Paramedic Emergency Medical Service of
the Year
The National Association of
Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has presented its 2005 EMT-Paramedic
Emergency Medical Service of the Year Award to Hamilton County EMS of
Chattanooga, Tennessee. This award, which recognizes ambulance services
that provide outstanding value to their communities, is sponsored by
ZOLL Medical Corp.
Members of the service
received their award at the opening ceremonies at the 2005 EMS EXPO and
NAEMT Annual Meeting in New Orleans on Aug. 25, and were also recognized
at the NAEMT Annual Awards Dinner, which was sponsored by McNeil
Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a division of McNeil-PPC Inc., at
the conclusion of the NAEMT Annual Meeting.
Hamilton County EMS was
established on Feb. 1, 1988 with 17 employees and one ambulance on each
side of the Tennessee River. At the end of the first year, the service
had expanded to five ambulances and 35 employees, and today, Hamilton
County EMS has 14 ambulances and a staff of 120 full- and part-time
employees.
In January 2003, Hamilton
County EMS began training its employees in emergency management of acute
stroke through a program developed by the University of Miami Medical
School. Through this program, EMS crews can alert the receiving hospital
to have appropriate personnel available to begin treating a stroke
victim as soon as he or she arrives.
In February 2004, the
service partnered with two local hospitals to take part in a project
called Code STEMI. This is an alert that an EMS crew issues when they
begin treating a possible ST elevation myocardial infarction (or heart
attack) to ensure early treatment. When a crew begins treating such a
patient, they notify the receiving hospital so a cardiac catheterization
team can be ready to begin treating the patient as soon as he or she
arrives at the hospital.
NAEMT celebrates its 30th
anniversary in 2005. It is a national association of EMTs and paramedics
that represents paid and volunteer EMS workers worldwide. NAEMT’s goal
is to serve its members through educational programs, information
services, membership benefits, effective representation, and recognition
of the professionalism and dedication of the men and women who provide
prehospital medical care.
Each year, NAEMT recognizes
excellence in various areas of prehospital medical care with the
presentation of individual and organizational achievement awards. These
awards honor America’s EMS providers and organizations that demonstrate
exceptional leadership within the profession and outstanding commitment
to prehospital medical care. For more information, visit the NAEMT Web
site at www.naemt.org.
9/15/05
Kenneth L. Wilkerson, EMT-P,
Named William Klingensmith EMS Administrator of the Year
The National
Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has named Kenneth
L. Wilkerson, EMT-P, chief of emergency medical services for Hamilton
County EMS in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as its 2005 William Klingensmith
EMS Administrator of the Year. This award, which recognizes an EMS
administrator who has made a significant contribution to the EMS
community, is sponsored by Merginet.com.
Wilkerson received his award
at the NAEMT Annual Awards Dinner in New Orleans on Aug. 27. The dinner,
which was sponsored by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a
division of McNeil-PPC Inc., concluded the NAEMT Annual Meeting and EMS
EXPO 2005.
Wilkerson has been EMS chief
for Hamilton County EMS since August 1988. When he started, his
department had 37 employees, five ambulances and a $1.5 million annual
budget. Today, the department has grown to 120 employees, 14 ambulances
and an annual $7 million budget.
“Chief Wilkerson’s attention
to requirements for ongoing in-service training for our EMTs and
paramedics, constant review of emergency response calls, and continued
review and upgrading of standards have contributed to the excellent
performance of our Emergency Medical Service,” wrote Hamilton County EMS
Director Donald L. Allen, Sr. in his nomination letter. “Chief Wilkerson
has established a well-trained, committed management team to oversee the
day-to-day operations and performance of our EMS. Patient care is
paramount in the responsibilities of these front-line supervisors.”
Wilkerson has served on the
Tennessee state EMS board since 2002. He is vice-mayor of Lakesite,
Tennessee, and also chairs the city’s safety and security committee. In
2004, he received the EMS Administrator of the Year award from the
Tennessee Ambulance Service Association.
NAEMT celebrates its 30th
anniversary in 2005. It is a national association of EMTs and paramedics
that represents paid and volunteer EMS workers worldwide. NAEMT’s goal
is to serve its members through educational programs, information
services, membership benefits, effective representation, and recognition
of the professionalism and dedication of the men and women who provide
prehospital medical care.
Each year, NAEMT recognizes
excellence in various areas of prehospital medical care with the
presentation of individual and organizational achievement awards. These
awards honor America’s EMS providers and organizations that demonstrate
exceptional leadership within the profession and outstanding commitment
to prehospital medical care. For more information, visit the NAEMT Web
site at www.naemt.org.
8/2/05
Hamilton County EMS Medic 6 responded to a call on August 1, 2005 to a
construction site for a male patient impaled on a piece of rebar. Medic
6 arrived on scene along with Lt. Billy Burnette, and the Chattanooga
Fire Department to find a male patient impaled on a piece of rebar, did
a quick assessment and activated the Emergency Medical Rapid Response
Team (EMRRT) from Erlanger. EMRRT is a field surgical team that
consists of a Trauma Surgeon, Emergency Medical Physician, and a Trauma
Nurse. The team brings a variety of skills and treatment to reduce
modality on the scene that includes: amputations, chest procedures,
abdominal procedures, lab test, and blood administration. When EMRRT
arrived on scene they did another quick assessment and stood-by while
Chattanooga Fire Department used a torch to cut the rebar were the
patient could be removed from the ditch. Hamilton County EMS Medic 6
then prepared the patient for transport and transported the patient to
Erlanger Medical Center. All agencies worked well together and everyone
who responded displayed true professionalism.

EMS
PERSONNEL HONORED AT BANQUET
On
May 18, 2005, Hamilton County Emergency Services honored top performers
and celebrated 17 years of emergency response during an awards ceremony
at the Raddison Read House. "We started out with 2 ambulances," Director
Don Allen said. Now Hamilton County EMS has 14 ambulances answering
calls every day, he said. Medics are trained in tactical rescues and
paramedics host safety programs to educate students at area schools.
"You
look sharp, and tonight's your night to shine," Mr. Allen told the
audience. Taking home a top-honor was Lt. Billy Blea, a 10-year veteran
of the department, who won Medic of the Year for 2005. Lt. John Miller
took home several awards, including a Grand Blue Ribbon Award shared
with Craig McDonald.
Chief
Ken Wilkerson praised the hard work of everyone at Hamilton County
Emergency Medical Services. "What you do every day, on every call, makes
a difference in a life," he said.
With
that in mind, Chief Wilkerson said emergency responders cannot "do it
all by ourselves." He presented Weston Babbitt II with the Good
Samaritan Award for rescuing a trapped victim from a burning car.
Chief Wilkerson honored Captain Darlene Poole for going "above and
beyond" her assignment as head of training. "The amount of care and
knowledge... comes from training," Chief Wilkerson said.
Brandy
McCaleb received the Stretcher Bearer Award for B Shift. Seth Gentry
received the Stretcher Bearer Award for C-Shift and Rusty Odam received
the Stretcher Bearer Award for A-Shift.
Medical
Call of the Year was Patrice Schermerhorn and Lt. John Miller. Trauma
Call of the Year was Lt. John Miller and Mike Whalen.
Mr.
Allen also presented Captain Dale Head, Lt. Andy Gienapp and EMT-P Tim
Prince with the Director's Award. Captain Head was able to receive his
award. Lt. Gienapp and Tim Prince are still overseas serving our
country.
 
2/17/05
On Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. Hamilton County E.M.S. made a surprise visit to WestView Elementary
School to present a plaque to two children who saved their grandmother's
life. Aaron Levy is 10 years old and his sister, Brie Levy is 7 years
old.
On February 6, 2005, Peggy Bradley, the
grandmother, was home with her two grandchildren when she began to have
medical problems, causing her to fall face down and sustain serious
injuries. Ms. Bradley said she had just enough breath to tell her
grandchildren to call 9-1-1. The children stayed on the phone with
dispatchers and answered the questions for them to relay the information
to HCEMS. When the paramedics arrived on the scene, the children were
calm and were very helpful to HCEMS personnel. Hamilton County E.M.S.
wanted to recognize these two children for their quick actions and their
ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.
 
2/10/05
Hamilton County
Commissioner Bill Hullander presented an Award of
Excellence to three employees of
Hamilton County EMS on February 8, 2005. The award was presented for
actions that were taken on May 23, 2004. Commissioner Hullander received
a letter of praise from Mr. Michael E. Stevenson that credited Lt. David
Thompson, Paramedic Titus Shelton, and Paramedic Jeff Robinson for
saving his life. Mr. Stevenson stated, "Their dedication and
professional performance of their duties that day saved my life. I and
my family can never thank them enough!" The plague received by all
three team members from Commissioner Hullander read, "with paramedics
like Mr. Thompson, Mr. Shelton, and Mr. Robinson, the leadership and
confidence shown on May 23, 2004 at a call that came into the 9-1-1
Office at 5:30 p.m. certainly indicates a strong desire to save the
lives of the citizens of Hamilton County when such emergencies arrive.
Whereas, such excellence deserves public acclaim and recognition.
Therefore, be it resolved by the County of Hamilton, Tennessee that this
Award of Excellence be conferred."
After
the plagues were presented, holding his grandson, Mr. Stevenson said
"without the actions of these men I would not have known my grandson, I
can never thank them enough and me and this little guy will spend allot
of time in the future fishing together." Paramedic Shelton then
spoke and said "As a paid professional or volunteer there is no amount
of money that could be compared to the recognition and words of Thank
You from someone whose life you touched."
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