May 20, 2014 • Page 6 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com YANKTON YANKT COUNTY NTY YANKTON COUNTY EMS TEAM A ANK WEEK MAY 18 24 MAY 18-24 A National Emergency Services (EMS) Week has been observed annually since first declared by President Gerald Ford in 1974. It brings together local communities and medical personnel to recognize and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day y lifesaving services of emergency fe medicine’s “front line.” Yankton County Emergency Medical Services employs four fulltime Paramedics, two full fu time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), four Ts part-time Paramedics, 14 part time EMTs, a billing Ts clerk and a full-time Administrator. a . Two of Yankton County’s ambulances s are each staffed with two ffe responders, 24 hours a day, y 365 days a year, and are ready to respond whenever the call comes in. Yankton County EMS has a fleet consisting of five ambulances, one Advanced Life Support response f vehicle, one mass casualty response truck, and a 6-wheel all-terrain vehicle. Yankton County EMS would like to thank Yankton County’s area First Responders. Without their dedication the Yankton County Emergency Medical Service team would not be complete. Yankton County First Responders provide emergency care first on the scene and support Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. First Responders perform assessments, take vital signs, provide treatment t um for trau a and medical emergencies, perform CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), immobilize bone fr tures and spinal rac injuries, administer oxygen n and maintain an open airway. They are trained a in packaging, moving and transporting patients. YANKTON COUNTY A SEARCH AND RESCUE WINS AWARD UE WA EMS week is a time set aside each year to recognize the dedication of our local t EMT’s, Paramedics and First Responders. This year we celebrate National EMS Week May 1 h-24th, 18t with a slogan of “EMS. Dedicated. For Life.” t f Yankton County Search and Rescue was the recipient of the 2014 Harold Weiland Aw rd. This award is presented annually 14 wa w pre to an individual or group who has outstanding commitment and excellence in their field. Recipients are nominated by a Yankton County EMS employee and then are voted on by a committee. FINE CLEANERS Mon-Thur: 7:30-5:30 • Fri: 7:30-5:00 320 Douglas Avenue Yankton, SD 57078 665-2024 Thank You EMT’s! Thank You EMS for your Service! 2409 N. Broadway, Yankton, SD 605-665-9651 Full Medical and Surgical Care of Foot and Ankle Problems and Sports Injuries THANK YOU EMTS! Dr. Terence Pedersen & Dr. Christine Wiarda Podiatrist 605-665-1200 Thank You EMT’s! Lobby Hours: 5:30am-11p.m. 665.6200 2301 Broadway • Yankton Thank You EMT’s Becker Body Shop 409 Summit, Suite 2600, Yankton Complete Body Repair For All You Do, We Thank You EMT’s! 605-668-8850 Glass Installation / Paintless Dent Removal 1702 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 Phone/Fax (605) 665-5925 Direct Repair Facility for All Major Insurance Companies N. Hwy. 81 Yankton 665-6394 Hours: Sun-Thurs. 11a.m. - 9p.m. Fri & Sat. 11a.m. - 10p.m.