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For Immediate Release: May 15, 2019 Ohio Division of EMS, EMFTS Board and the Ohio ACEP Host 19th Annual EMS Star of Life Awards WHAT: The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services (EMFTS) and the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (Ohio ACEP) will join forces and host the 19th Annual EMS Star of Life Awards ceremony in observance of National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 19-22). WHO: - Thomas J. Stickrath, Director, Ohio Department of Public Safety Director
- Mel House, Executive Director, Division of Emergency Medical Services
- Ohio American College of Emergency Physicians, EMFTS Board, and EMS providers representing various agencies in Ohio
WHERE:| The Ohio Department of Transportation Auditorium 1980 W. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223 WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 1p.m. WHY: The theme "BEYOND the CALL" exemplifies the commitment and dedication of the 750,000 EMS providers nationwide, and the more than 41,000 in Ohio, who provide an essential community service every day. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." EMS Star of Life Awards Categories: - EMS Stars (nine awardees in this category)
- EMS Agency of the Year
- Provider of the Year
- EMS Medical Director of the Year
- Frank Giampetro Distinguished EMS Educator Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
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