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Awards Ceremony The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services held its first annual awards ceremony on Friday, August 10th, 2012. In attendance were employees of the Department of Emergency Services as well as our partners, neighbors, and families. Awards were presented for years of service, special performance and extraordinary services. Employees were presented with ribbons to wear on dress uniforms and certificates or plaques to recognize their achievements.
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Meritorious Conduct Paramedics Groh, Callahan and Appenzeller, Dispatcher Dottellis, Fire Marshal Lane, Sgt. Blackwood, Lt. Morris and Dr. Ciotola were awarded special commendations for various events where they went above and beyond the call of duty. Each of these individuals were instrumental during various situations throughout the year where their actions affected the lives of a individuals being cared for. Letters of Commendation Eight individuals throughout the year received letters of commendation for special actions taken above and beyond the call of duty. Paramedics Callahan, Kelly, Smith, and Sgt. Wheatley received a letter of commendation for working on an administrative project requiring special knowledge and experience outside the usual job description for employees of the department. Paramedics Sparrow and Rivett, Sgt. Harrison, and Lt. Morris received a commendation for actions above and beyond the call of duty for a patient who was in their care. Chief’s Award Each of the three division Chiefs were afforded the opportunity to present awards to employees under their supervision who performed exceptionally well throughout the year as a part of their duties or on a specific project. In total, 13 Chiefs awards were presented. Length of Service Awards Length of Service awards are presented to all employees in five year increments to recognize the length of employment with Queen Anne’s County and their service to the citizens and visitors of the county. In all, 32 employees received their 5-year pins, 4 received their 10-year pins, 1 received a 15-year pin, three received a 20-year pin and lastly, Public Safety Dispatcher Dianna Tarrant received her 25-year pin. In recognition of her service, a special proclamation was presented to her and can be seen here. Pictures The following pictures show some of the highlights of the evening. |
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New Partnership between the
Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services and the
Church Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Today a new pilot program started to better serve the citizens and visitors of Queen Anne's County. In a partnership between the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company and the Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services, Paramedic 500 was placed in service. Chief Aftung of the Department of Emergency Services and Chief Jester of the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company authorized the 60-day 8 AM to
5 PM trial program in an effort to maximize coverage and resource allocation. On certain days as spelled out in the agreement, the program moves Paramedic 400 (currently stationed on Safety Drive in Centreville) to the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company, renaming it as Paramedic 500. This provides better paramedic unit coverage to the northwest section of Queen Anne's County. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Chief Haas, EMS Chief for QACDES or EMS Director VanZant of the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company.
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County to test additional Emergency Notification System
Emergency Managers realize the need for additional means of warning our communities of imminent danger or the need to turn on radios, televisions or computers for information. Since its inception, we have relied on the Emergency Alert System. In recent years we have seen the addition of the Tri County Siren Alarm System. Now, in an attempt to keep pace with technology and offer yet another way of reaching out to our citizens, Queen Anne’s County is doing a trial of Blackboard Connect.
Blackboard Connect is a system that places phone calls to businesses and residents with the added capability to send emails and text messages. Public Safety officials can use the system to provide potentially life saving protective actions, warnings of imminent danger or any message related to the health, safety or well being of the County.
This system will be tested Saturday April 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM, two hours after the monthly Tri County Siren Alarm Test. We intend on placing phone calls to businesses and residents as well as sending text messages and emails to registered users.
For more information or to register your cell phone, VOIP phone or email address, please visit www.qac.org and click on the Blackboard connect tile.
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New Ambulance in Service
The Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services is pleased to place in service a 2012 International TerraStarr Ambulance. We would like to thank the County Commissioners and the citizens of Queen Anne’s County for your continued support. Click here for more information. |
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It’s time to get rid of your unused & expired medicine. Save the environment and protect our children by disposing of medications properly!
Flushing your unused and expired medications
should never be an option. Click here for a flyer with details of an upcoming
Rx Roundup in November
***UPDATE***
The Sheriff's Office now offers almost continuous Rx Roundup services.
The available hours are Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 6 PM.
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Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will conduct the first nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test on November 9, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Nationwide_EAS fact sheet.pdf ______________________________________________________________________
DES Discusses Hurricane Awareness with MEMA and FEMA On Tuesday May 3, 2011 Department of Emergency Services Chief Kevin Aftung was one of the emergency services/emergency management professionals in attendance at the East Coast Hurricane Awareness Tour at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD. Chief Aftung attended with Richard Muth, Director of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA,) Director Richard Brooks of the Cecil County Department of Emergency Services and Administrator W. Craig Fugate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.) The day-long event affords emergency management professionals, the public and select 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to interact with NWS meteorologists and emergency responders. Our nation’s acclaimed Hurricane Hunter Aircraft (P-3 Orion) was one of the main attractions..JPG) Pictured are L-R Richard Muth - Director of MEMA, Chief Kevin Aftung, W. Craig Fugate - Administrator of FEMA and Director Richard Brooks, Cecil County Emergency Services.
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