INDIANA (WFIE) -
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is joining national, regional, state, and local organizations to help Hoosier's focus their attention on the commitment emergency medical personnel make to the communities they serve.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed this week Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week to recognize the countless lives saved by quality early medical treatment from the men and women of the emergency medical services community.
"EMS week brings together local communities and medical personnel to promote safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's front line," said IDHS Chief of Staff Mike Garvey. "It also provides an opportunity for individuals and families to reinforce safety precautions like wearing bike helmets." Garvey is an EMS professional with more than 30 years of experience.
Emergency care personnel, including emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators and administrators, engage in many hours of specialized training to improve their lifesaving skills. Members of emergency medical services teams are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to the needs of their communities, greatly improving the survival rate and recovery of those who experience sudden illness or severe injury.
For more information about Emergency Medical Services and tips on how you can help emergency care personnel, visit the Indiana EMS Week webpage.
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