South Berwick Rescue
EMS Week Open House
May 20, 2012 11:00-3:00
71 Norton Street
Come join us for:
~ Hot dogs & hamburgers ~ face painting
~ CPR sign up sheet ~ Cake
~ Files of life available ~ Balloons
~ Blood pressure & blood sugar checks
~ Poison center magnets and brochures
~ Car seat safety checks done by Officer Upton from 11:00-1:00pm
~ Central School poster contest. Winners announced at 1:00pm
~ Domestic violence brochures & phone numbers
~ Brochures on strokes & trauma from Wentworth Douglass Hospital
Thank you to the following local businesses, groups, & individuals for helping make this event possible:
Nature's Way Market
South Berwick Police
Monkey Business Bakery
Wentworth Douglass Hospital
Fosters
The Lunch Box
Shawn St.Hilaire
Fallen Colleague
It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Wells E.M.S. Director, Sue Hludik. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wells EMS and the family of Sue during this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Officers and Members of
South Berwick Rescue
EMS Week
EMS Week is May 20th-26th. During that week, we will celebrate with our community by hosting an open house.
The History of EMS Week
The US Congress authorized the Emergency Medical Services Systems (EMSS) Act of 1973. In 1974, President Gerald R. Ford signed this bill and appointed David R. Boyd as the director of the Division of Emergency Medical Services Systems (DEMSS), Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Boyd convinced President Ford to proclaim "Emergency Medical Services Week" and to host a White House Conference on EMS. Gerald Ford is the "Hero" of the national EMS story, a true believer who supported EMS during difficult political, economic, and budgetary times.
South Berwick Rescue is staffed by volunteer and per-diem personnel that respond to approximately 500 calls each year. We are always looking for dedicated staff for both volunteer and per-diem positions. If you are interested in joining South Berwick Rescue please complete the application and then contact us.
South Berwick Rescue is a not for profit organization relying on the support of the local community through annual funding as well as an annual fundraising drive. If you would like to make a donation to South Berwick Rescue, please contact us.