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HONORING NEW YORK'S BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS, PARAMEDICS, EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
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HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK
of new york
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor New York's brave First Responders, Paramedics, and Emergency Medical Technicians as we celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week. I recognize the great impact and sacrifice our EMS providers make to keep our communities safe.
EMS systems provide lifesaving care and are an integral part of our communities' wellbeing. Emergency medical responders are first on the scene of what is often the worst days of people's lives. Despite the great physical and mental toll, EMS providers continuously put the care of others before themselves. Their selfless perseverance and rigorous training allow them to be prepared for any situation. I am profoundly grateful for all those who choose to serve our community in this way.
The 21st Congressional District of New York is home to the oldest continuously run commercial ambulance service in the country. Guilfoyle Ambulance was established in 1907 and is currently owned and operated by Bruce G. Wright. The first ambulance was a horse drawn carriage and the business now boasts 16 ambulances. Today, Guilfoyle is certified at the Paramedic level and provides basic and advanced life support transportation as well as Paramedic service for over 8,500 requests and over 600 transports each year. The company operates in the majority of Jefferson County, including Fort Drum, as well as in some neighboring towns in St. Lawrence. Lewis, and Oswego Counties. Guilfoyle is just one of the many critical components of our EMS systems in the 21st District.
On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I am proud to represent thousands of hardworking EMS providers and I am honored to recognize them on this National Emergency Medical Services Week. I thank them for safeguarding our community.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 91
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