May 10, 2006 06-05 [Georgetown, Delaware] - Sussex County EMS (SCEMS) announces EMS Week events in celebration of the 33rd National EMS Week celebration.

“EMS: Serving on Health Care’s Front Line,” which, according to Dr. Frederick Blum, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, emphasizes that the men and women who serve as EMS providers are often the first on the scene of a disaster, motor vehicle crash or other event that may place them in a hazardous environment.”

The kick-off of EMS Week locally for Sussex County EMS will be the Presentation of the Colors by the department’s Honor Guard during the Delmarva Shorebirds game on Sunday, May 14, 2006, at 1:35 p.m. at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Md. In addition, SCEMS will be recognized by the Sussex County Council during its regularly scheduled meeting on May 16, 2006, at 10 a.m. in Council Chambers, 2 The Circle, in Georgetown, Del.

On May 20, 2006, from 12 to 4 p.m., Sussex County also will be hosting the Second annual EMS Week Safety Fair at Sussex County EMS headquarters, located at 22215 S. DuPont Highway in the Western Administrative Complex in Georgetown. During this event, a number of agencies in the public safety and health communities will provide safety information, demonstrations, and information. Refreshments will be provided. EMS Week activities will conclude later that night during a special EMS presentation and display during another Shorebirds game at 6:35 p.m. More

EMS Week Schedule

May 14, 2006, 1:35 p.m. Presentation of the Colors, Delmarva Shorebirds Game, Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, 6400 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, Md.

May 16, 2006, 10 a.m. EMS Week County Council Proclamation, Sussex County Administrative Office Building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown, Del.

May 20, 2006, 12 to 4 p.m. EMS Week Safety Fair, Sussex County Western Administrative Complex, Sussex County EMS Headquarters, 22215 S. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, Del.

May 20, 2006, 6:35 p.m. EMS Week Display and Presentation, Delmarva Shorebirds Game, Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, 6400 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, Md.