#09 Recognize week of May 20, 2012 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" (File Res. #2012-912)
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
April 30, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Gerry Luiting, Deputy Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the week of May 20th as
“Emergency Medical Services Week” (File Resolution No. 2012-912)
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 20-26, 2012 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." This year’s national
theme is “EMS: More than a job. A calling”, and Wednesday, May 23 is Emergency
Medical Services for Children Day. To celebrate this week, the Fire Department is
bringing forward a resolution for Council Action declaring May 20-26, 2012 “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 2012-
912 states the City Council’s intent to observe the week of May 20-26, 2012 as
“Emergency Medical Services Week”.
Lieutenant Tom Brunner, Chairperson of the Janesville Fire Department EMS
Committee, 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 2012-912
recognizing the week of May 20-26, 2012 as “Emergency Medical Services Week”.
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager concurs with the Fire Department recommendation.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jacob J. Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services/ Assistant City Manager
James P. Jensen, Fire Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-912
A Resolution Recognizing the Week of May 20-26, 2012, 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
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on this 7 day of May 2012, that the week of May 20 to May 26be 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
Dongarra-Adams
Farrell
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Kealy
Liebert
ATTEST:
Severson
Steeber
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Voskuil
Councilmember Steeber
Prepared by: Gerry Luiting, Deputy Fire Chief