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WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa's emergency medical services system consists of first responders,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police
officers, educators, administrators, pre -hospital nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the
public, and other out of hospital care providers; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of
those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the members of Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue engage in thousands of hours of specialized
training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, in response to COVID 19, Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue continues to organize and coordinate
efforts to care for the community and maintain responder's safety despite danger of illness and injury;
WHEREAS, Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue has responded to a dynamic and heightened extreme volume of
emergency calls never experienced before in the city, county and state; and
WHEREAS, in response to COVID 19, Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue members are a valued, trusted and
reliable resource in the efforts to vaccinate the public; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
emergency medical services provided by designating Emergency Medical Services Week with the EMS
Strong theme, Caring for Our Communities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, do hereby proclaim the week
of May 16 -22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
DATED this 18th of May, 2021.
John B. Ste ens, ity—oTiDosta Mesa