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Proclamation in Recognition of the Rochester Hills Fire Department for Ten Years of Outstanding EMS Service
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Whereas, the Rochester Hills Fire Department began providing Basic and Advanced Life Support service to the residents and visitors of Rochester Hills on October 25, 2002; and
Whereas, since that time, the Rochester Hills Fire Department has provided medical treatment and transport to over 31,000 people; and
Whereas, the Rochester Hills Fire Department has grown since 2002, and the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) currently has three Advanced Life Support and two Basic Life Support Ambulances that are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
Whereas, throughout the years, the Rochester Hills Fire Department has steadily improved and reduced the average response time from 7.67 minutes to a current average response time of 4.76 minutes; and
Whereas, the Rochester Hills Fire Department continues to receive outstanding ratings from the residents and visitors they serve.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize the Rochester Hills Fire Department for ten years of outstanding service, and commend the members of the department for the dedication, commitment, and professionalism each of them provide to the citizens of Rochester Hills.