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Employees Share Christmas Toys with Local Preschoolers

 

December 22, 2009

 

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With lights flashing, HEMSI paramedics arrived in a toy-laden ambulance at the Heart of the Valley YMCA's Downtown Child Care Center.  

 

Employees of the entire organization donated toys at the recent employee Christmas party for area children as part of its "HEMSI Cares" progam.  HEMSI then partnered with United Way of Madison County to get the toys to local children at their preschool.

 

There were lots of smiling faces as the children all received gifts with individual names on them, opened their gifts, and played with their toys.  The preschoolers were then treated to a visit inside an ambulance where they asked questions and learned more about emergency care.  

 

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HEMSI Dedicates New Station 1 Facility to Dr. Clement Cotter

November 12, 2009

 

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Dignitaries and Family Cut the Ribbon on New Station 1 in Honor Dr. Clement Cotter

                                             

Huntsville, AL -- Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. employees and board members welcomed elected leaders and special guests for the dedication ceremonies of the new HEMSI Station 1.  The new 8,000 square-foot emergency response facility houses up to 6 vehicles/equipment trailers and has capacity for two full crews -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to service the current call volume of 450+ calls per month. 

The new station continues the 50-year history of ambulance service from the Governors Drive location, and replaces the adjacent facilities built in 1988.   The former station facilities will be remodeled into additional office space for the business office operations.

Many attended the gathering in honor of the late Dr. Clement Cotter, Sr., including Congressman Parker Griffith.  Dr. Griffith said, “I am here to help celebrate the opening of this beautiful new facility, but I am here to honor my friend, Clem Cotter.”  

Griffith explained that he met Dr. Cotter in the emergency room as they treated an accident victim who had suffered a crushed chest.  While Dr. Cotter put in a chest tube, he looked up, smiled, and said, “Welcome to Huntsville.”  That was the beginning of a long and lasting friendship between the two physicians.

Griffith concluded, “I know you will understand when I say they just don’t make ‘em like him anymore.  He was one of a kind.”

Dr. Greg Cotter, a Radiology Oncologist in Mobile, said of his father, “He had such a love for emergency medicine, and we are grateful to HEMSI and the Huntsville community for honoring him like this today.  It would have meant so much to him.”  Cotter was joined by his sisters, Attorney Maria Cotter and Educator Janet Cotter Atha, both of Huntsville. Janet Cotter Atha, Maria Cotter, and Dr. Greg Cotter

HEMSI CEO Jon Howell said, “Dr. Clement Cotter was a remarkable man.  He was the driving force in establishing the emergency medical services system across the state of Alabama, and we are all the beneficiaries of his life’s work.” 

Mayor Tommy Battle, Mayor Paul Finley, and Madison County Chairman Mike Gillespie added their congratulations on the new facility and words of praise for Dr. Cotter as did Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Chair Irma Tuder.

A permanent plaque will memorialize Dr. Cotter at the Station 1 facility.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

 

 
HEMSI Breaks Ground on New Madison Station
July 1, 2009

 

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– Breaking Ground on the Full-Service Emergency Response Facility Locating in Madison Medical Park     

                             

Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. employees and board members welcomed elected leaders and special guests at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new HEMSI Madison Station.  The new 5000 square-foot emergency response facility will house up to 6 vehicles/equipment trailers and have capacity for two full crews -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

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HEMSI Personnel Honored at Alabama Sports Festival Ceremonies

 

Several emergency medical personnel from Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) received the distinguished Medal of Service as part of the 2009 Honoring Our Heroes program at the opening ceremonies of the Alabama Sports Festival State Games.  The event Friday evening was held at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center and was the largest assembly of Alabama Firefighter and EMS Personnel ever recognized in the state of Alabama. 
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HEMSI Celebrates EMS Week 2009

HEMSI Celebrates EMS Week 2009 with good food and fellowship.

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HEMSI Provides Units to Madison County

HEMSI recently donated a 2002 ambulance unit to the Madison County Fire Marshall's Communications Office for conversion to a mobile command post. Madison County Commission District 4 also purchased an additional unit at a greatly reduced cost for use as an emergency lighting vehicle.  

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HEMSI Supports the Community by Giving Back

HEMSI continues to fulfill its role of service to the local governments in its service area -- most recently with donations of '01 ambulance units to the Madison County and the City of Madison. 

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HEMSI Acquires Custom Ambulances from Madison Manufacturer

– Supports Excellance, Inc. with Purchase of New Emergency Units

Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) took delivery today of 3 new ambulance units from Madison manufacturer Excellance, Inc.  At an event highlighting the support of local business through the purchase, HEMSI executives welcomed local elected officials as well as representatives from Excellance.

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HEMSI New Building Announcement


HEMSI is proud to announce their newest building addition to its facility. This project is an 8,000 square foot feature that will replace the “Station 1” building. 

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