DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – (May 27, 2015) – Approximately 450 Emergency Medical Services professionals from agencies throughout Volusia County were treated to a complimentary barbecue meal and a special gift, as part of Halifax Health’s celebration of National Emergency Services Week. Celebrated throughout the U.S. on May 17-23, the week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s front line.
“Halifax Health was once again proud to recognize the vital work our local EMS professionals perform daily in Volusia and Flagler counties,” says Kevin Captain, trauma program manager and EMS liaison for Halifax Health. “National EMS Week is our time to thank medical first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians and emergency room staff for their compassion and bravery.”
Complimentary barbecue lunches were served to local EMS professionals, beginning May 18, at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach. Lunches were also served on May 20 at Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange and May 22 at Deltona Fire Station #65.
Daytona Beach area EMS professionals enjoy a complimentary barbecue lunch at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach on May 18 in celebration of National Emergency Services Week.
Southeast Volusia EMS professionals enjoy a complimentary barbecue lunch at Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange on May 20 in celebration of National Emergency Services Week.
On May 22, West Volusia EMS professionals enjoyed a complimentary barbecue lunch courtesy of Halifax Health at Deltona Fire Station #65 in celebration of National Emergency Services Week. Pictured at the event are (L-R): State Representative David Santiago; Halifax Health Market Development Specialist Rafael Ramirez; Deltona Mayor John Masiarczyk, Sr.; and Deltona Fire Chief Mark Rhame.
