EL DORADO COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

Published on January 01, 1999

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EL DORADO COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

Highlights Local Professionals during May 18-24, 2025

 

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Contact: Carla Hass       
May 19, 2025   (530) 621-4609

                                                                  

(PLACERVILLE, CA) – 

The County of El Dorado is honoring the dedication and unwavering commitment of its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who work tirelessly, often in the most challenging conditions, to provide critical care and life-saving emergency medical services during National EMS Week. This year’s theme is “We Care. For Everyone”.

 

“During EMS Week, we highlight the incredible dedication of our local EMS personnel, who embody the excellence and compassion that characterize the EMS profession,” said David Duncan, MD, El Dorado County’s EMS Medical Director.  “I am proud to recognize our EMS professionals for their critical role in delivering lifesaving interventions within the pre-hospital care setting.”

 

EMS week serves as a valuable reminder of the essential role EMS personnel play in safeguarding the health and well-being of our communities. As frontline responders, EMS providers exemplify courage, compassion, and resilience in every call they answer. Whether responding to emergencies, providing emergency medical transportation, or offering vital community support, County EMS providers serve with distinction and professionalism.

 

The following El Dorado County EMS/Fire personnel have been nominated by their leadership and peers for recognition of their outstanding contributions in the field of emergency medical services. The 2025 EMS Week honorees are: 

 

California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CalTahoe)

  • Christopher Key

Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit – Cameron Park Fire

  • Justin Cooper
  • Andrew Cheney

Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit – Emergency Command Center (ECC)

  • Jessica Mosley
  • Jenna Avansino
  • Stephen Kehler

El Dorado County Fire Protection District

  • Fallon Braithwaite
  • James Chilcott
  • Brad Gates
  • David Gomez
  • Stephen Johnston
  • Brandon Juarez
  • Nick Kushner
  • Beau Mollet
  • Rachel Morrow
  • Tyler Ott
  • Joshua Pennell
  • Andrew Pryor
  • Kennedy Smith
  • Daniel Jaramillo

El Dorado Hills Fire Department

  • Ben Cowles
  • Ty Dennis
  • Cole Ebner
  • Michael Good
  • Joseph Gonzales
  • Greg Hartman
  • Lindsay Jones
  • Chris Landry
  • Mike Lovinger
  • Paige Murchison
  • Ray Philips
  • Thrace Ramsey

Georgetown Fire Protection District

  • Matt Ziebarth

“These individuals represent the best of the EMS community, embodying the values of service, professionalism, and innovation that are essential to advancing the field of emergency medical services and pre-hospital care,” Duncan said. “As we celebrate EMS Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to these exceptional individuals and all EMS professionals who work tirelessly to save lives and make a positive difference in our communities. We encourage you to join us in expressing gratitude and appreciation for our local EMS professionals during EMS Week and beyond,” he added.

 

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