#7 Recognize Emergency Medical Services Week (File Res. #2010-701)
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
April 12, 2010
TO: City Council
FROM: Gerry Luiting, Deputy Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the week of May 16th as
“Emergency Medical Services Week” (File Resolution No. 2010-701)
The Fire Department has prepared a resolution recognizing the service and dedication
of Janesville Fire Department Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics by
observing the week of May 16-22, 2010 as “Emergency Medical Services Week”.
The purpose of Emergency Medical Services Week is to bring local communities and
medical personnel together to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who
provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." To celebrate this
week, the Fire Department is bringing forward a resolution for Council consideration
declaring May 16-22, 2010 “Emergency Medical Services Week” in Janesville.
The City of Janesville Fire Department includes 90 firefighters who are Emergency
Medical Technicians or Paramedics. To honor these men and women, Resolution 2010-
701 states the City Council’s intent to observe the week of May 16-22, 2010 as
“Emergency Medical Services Week”.
Lieutenant/Paramedic Matthew Simpson, President of Janesville Firefighters Local 580,
will be present and will represent the Janesville Fire Department at the City Council
meeting in order to accept this recognition.
Recommendation
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2010-701
recognizing the week of May 16-22, 2010 as “Emergency Medical Services Week”.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jacob J. Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services/ Assistant City Manager
Larry Grorud, Fire Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-701
A Resolution Recognizing the Week of May 16-22, 2010, as Emergency Medical Services
Week.
WHEREAS
, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS
, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving
care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS
, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery
rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS
, the emergency medical technicians and paramedics are the first responders of
emergency medical services system; and
WHEREAS
, the members of emergency medical services teams engage in thousands of hours
of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS
, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers in Janesville by designating Emergency Medical Services Week;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDby the Common Council of the City of Janesville
ththnd
on this 10 day of May 2010, that the week of May 16 to May 22be observed as “Emergency
Medical Services Week”, and call upon all Janesville citizens to especially honor and show our
appreciation for the City of Janesville Fire Department EMTs and Paramedics by deed, remark
and attitude.
ADOPTED:
Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Truman
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CityWald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Councilmember Steeber
Councilmember Brunner
Prepared by: Fire Department Administration