Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday presented Metro Ambulance Service with a proclamation recognizing National EMS Week.
Observed annually, National EMS Week raises awareness for emergency medical first responders and the role they play in maintaining public safety in communities throughout the nation. The week-long observance was first established in 1974, and is set this year for May 17-23.
Kevin Smith, executive director of Metro Ambulance Service, thanked supervisors for recognizing his employees. Metro’s emergency medical staff work serve all of Lauderdale County, he said, and they are deeply committed to helping their community.
“These are the people who take care of everyone in Lauderdale County every day,” he said.