Ambulance Reopened and Paramedics Sworn in During Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE

Diamond Springs, Cal., March 25, 2023 – An ambulance in Diamond Springs is officially back in service following an eight month absence. Six Paramedic Ambulance Operators were also sworn in during a joint badge pinning and ribbon cutting ceremony recognizing the ambulance’s grand reopening.

Medic 49 began responding to calls again on March 15 and is being staffed by El Dorado County Fire Protection District personnel. To maintain good area coverage, the medic unit is being housed daily at Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection District’s Station 49 in Diamond Springs. Reopening Medic 49 attests to the cooperation and teamwork of both Fire District to provide essential emergency medical services. Medic 49 joins seven other medic units in providing 24-hour emergency response throughout El Dorado County’s western slope as part of the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority (JPA).

Paramedics Fallon Braithwaite, Brian Duffy, Taylor Ferguson, Bradley Gates, Aaron Fields, and Kyle Lopez received their badges and were sworn in by Fire Chief Tim Cordero. Also attending were Diamond Springs – El Dorado Fire Protection District Chief Matt Gallagher, El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority Executive Director Cristy Jorgensen, El Dorado County Professional Firefighters Association President Jacob Poganski, Diamond Springs – El Dorado Professional Firefighters Association President Jack Daniels, El Dorado County Supervisors Wendy Thomas and Lori Parlin who provided remarks. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Director John Tayaba attended and provided a traditional blessing for the paramedics and the medic unit. The ribbon was cut by El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority Executive Director Cristy Jorgensen.

A special thank you to Red Hawk Casino for providing refreshments for this event!

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Press Release 25 March 2023.pdf

 

A group at a fire station is participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the launch of a new emergency service.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to formally reopen Medic 49. Pictured are (L-R) Diamond Springs - EL Dorado Fire Protection District Chief Matt Gallagher, Paramedics Lopez, Braithwaite, and Ferguson, El Dorado County Supervisors Lori Parlin and Wendy Thomas, El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority Director Cristy Jorgensen, Paramedics Duffy, Fields and Gates, and El Dorado County Fire Protection District Fire CHief Tim Cordero. 

 

A ceremonial event featuring firefighters and an ambulance, with a speaker addressing the crowd under a balloon arch.
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Tim Cordeo addresses the crowd.
A fire chief addresses an audience at an event, flanked by two firefighters and decorated with balloons and emergency vehicles.
Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District Fire Chief Matt Gallagher addresses the crowd.
A woman speaks at a podium with emergency responders and balloons in the background, possibly at a fire department event.
El Dorado County Supervisor Wendy Thomas provides remarks.
A ceremony for El Dorado County EMS featuring speakers, an ambulance, and uniformed personnel under a balloon arch.
El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority Executive Director Cristy Jorgensen provides remarks.
A ceremony for El Dorado County Emergency Medical Service with personnel gathered by an ambulance under a balloon arch.
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians  Tribal Fire Director John Tayaba blesses the Paramedics with a traditional  Miwok blessing.
A ceremonial event with emergency service personnel shaking hands and an ambulance in the background, featuring a balloon arch.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero congratulates Paramedic Ambulance Operator Kyle Lopez.
A ceremony with firefighters and paramedics, featuring a podium and an ambulance, likely honoring service members or new recruits.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero congratulates Paramedic Ambulance Operator Taylor Ferguson
A group of emergency service personnel stands outdoors, with one officer shaking hands with another in front of an ambulance.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero congratulates Paramedic Ambulance Operator  Brad Gates.
A ceremony featuring emergency services personnel with an ambulance in the background, likely honoring achievements or promotions.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero congratulates Paramedic Ambulance Operator Fallon  Braithwaite.
A formal ceremony with firefighters receiving recognition, featuring a podium, an ambulance, and a balloon arch.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero congratulates Paramedic Ambulance Operator Brian Duffy.
A group of emergency responders gathered for a ceremony with a podium and an ambulance, featuring a balloon arch.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero congratulates Paramedic Ambulance Operator Aaron Fields.
Firefighters are sworn in during a ceremony outside, with an ambulance and balloons in the background.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero administers the oath of office to the Paramedic Ambulance Operators. 
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