6 Broadcaster Press May 22, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com May 20-26, 2018 National EMS Week A Word From The Chief The Vermillion Fire EMS Department is rich in both tradition and people. Providing fire protection from 1892 and EMS from 1971, we are proud to have been serving our communities for 125 years. There are 3 Engine Companies, 1 Ladder Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Company and 3 Ambulances in service every day to serve the citizens and visitors of the city of Vermillion and surrounding communities. Of course, this is only possible because of our staff, we are truly fortunate to have some of the most talented individuals in service as members. Our department is staffed with highly trained Volunteer Firefighters, Part-time EMS Staff and Career Officers. We value the history and the tradition of the Vermillion Fire EMS Department, an organization built upon the strong shoulders of our past that has prepared us for the future. With the continued purpose of serving our community, and the vision to provide a contemporary, dynamic and sustainable fire and emergency medical services, the members of our Department are well suited to lead the way. As you visit our website, you will find information about the services we provide and the projects we are working on as we continue to make Vermillion a great place to live and work. We are a vibrant department that values our past, understands the present, and embraces the challenges of the future. We are committed to providing the citizens of Vermillion and surrounding communities with exceptional service. In June 2017, we hired Aaron McDowell in the position of Deputy Fire Chief – EMS. Chief McDowell comes to us with over 30-years’ experience in Fire and Emergency Medical Services and is a licensed and certified criticalcare paramedic. His education, training, and experience will help lead the Fire and EMS Department into the future as the world of prehospital medicine continues to evolve and grow. Welcome! Matthew R. Callahan Fire Chief During National Emergency Medical Services Week, we honor the first responders who save lives and provide rescue and medical services. The theme of this year’s EMS Week is “Stronger Together;” the Vermillion Fire EMS Department is strong because of the dedication of its personnel: EMTs, Paramedics, and Volunteer Firefighters. Thank you to all of the VFEMS members and staff for being devoted to keeping our community safe! Dawn Abbott Thompson, Firefighter/AEMT DeSchaun Alexander, Firefighter Tyler Alink, Firefighter Jonathan Aperans, Firefighter Armando Barash, Firefighter Victor Barash, Firefighter Emily Brigham, Firefighter/EMT Karl Brewer, Lieutenant-Firefighter Jeff Brown, Firefighter Matt Callahan, Fire Chief Kellen Cusick, Captain-Firefighter Ray Decker, Scene Support Emma Duprey, EMT Aaron Fest, EMT Madeline Fest, RN/EMT Ryun Fischbach, Captain-Firefighter/EMT Matthew Glawe, Firefighter Ali Gaul, EMT Marisa Helm, EMT Claire Hoogland, EMT Robin Hower, EMT Valarie Hower, AEMT Jacob Husby, Firefighter Ryan Husby, Firefighter Hunter Jackson, Firefighter Cody Jansen, Captain-Firefighter/EMT Carter Kerber, EMT Tony Klunder, Captain-Firefighter/EMT Tony Kronaizl, Firefighter Dave Kyte, Captain-EMT Joe Kyte, EMT Audrey Larsen, Administrative Specialist Jordan Leach, Firefighter/EMT Scott Martinson, Firefighter Aaron McDowell, Deputy Fire Chief-EMS Neil Melby, EMT Curtis Minks, Captain-Firefighter Mike Murra, Engineer Ethan Parr, EMT Amanda Reed, Paramedic Austin Rhodes, Firefighter Preston Rhodes, Firefighter Evan Rolling, EMT/CPR Coordinator Blaine Schoellerman, Firefighter Dustin Sockness, Firefighter Shea Soderlin, AEMT Bill Sperry, Safety Officer/Firefighter Jena Stewart, EMT Cory Taggart, Lieutenant-Firefighter Mark Taggart, Firefighter Matt Taggart, Fire Marshal-Captain Keith Thompson, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief Jessica Wahlgren, EMT John Walker, 1st Assistant Fire Chief Noah Walker, Firefighter Zach Walton, Firefighter John Wetherington, AEMT Brandon Wiemers, Engineer Michael Wildermuth, RN/EMT Lisa Wood, EMT Thank You! 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