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County Recognizes National EMS Week
May 16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL EMS WEEK (05/16/2006) In this morning's proclamation, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners will recognize Lee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) during National EMS Week from May 14-20. This year's celebration is the 33rd annual event and is sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians and other national public safety agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lee County employs more than 230 paramedics and emergency medical technicians to serve Lee County residents and visitors by providing care on-scene and during transport to the most appropriate medical facility. In FY 2005, Lee County EMS responded to more than 74,000 emergency calls and transported more than 1000 patients by air.
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