DELAWARE — As part of National EMS Week, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued a proclamation to celebrate Emergency Medical Services professionals in the First State.
The event was held at Kent County EMS in Dover. Governor Meyer met with various officials and, along with the proclamation, announced that the Delaware Office of Emergency Services was named the winner of the “State EMS Office of the Year” award. According to Governor Meyer, it's the first time the National Association of State EMS Officials has presented this award. NASEMSO says the distinction recognizes “exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across all facets of EMS system development, coordination, and oversight.”
“EMS professionals are the backbone of our emergency response system, providing critical care when it is needed most,” said Governor Meyer. “This proclamation is a small token of our immense gratitude for their unwavering dedication to the health and safety of our communities.”
In an Instagram post highlighting the event, Governor Meyer praised the efforts of the state’s EMS crews and pointed to funding he says will be set aside for these services in his proposed budget, “Because every second counts. That’s why our proposed budget makes historic investments in paramedic services across the state, ensuring every first responder has the tools they need to save lives,” wrote Governor Meyer.