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Proclamation congratulating Tri-Community South EMS upon receipt of a three-year accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Ambulance Services and recognizing their dedication and commitment to serving the communities of Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair.
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WHEREAS, Tri-Community South EMS, established in 1973 and located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, provides emergency medical services with highly trained and state-licensed medical personnel 24 hours a day seven days a week, in a jointly-owned and operated program with the Municipality of Bethel Park, and the Townships of South Park and Upper St. Clair; and
WHEREAS, the Commission for the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) is an independent, non-profit organization comprised of EMS and health care experts, established to encourage and promote quality patient care in America's medical transportation system; and
WHEREAS, in April of 2006, CAAS awarded a three-year accreditation to Tri-Community South EMS, the longest period for which CAAS grants accreditation, and shows that Tri-Community South met or exceeded the most stringent standards in all operational and administrative areas, in personnel, equipment, policies and procedures, documentation, and community responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Tri-Community South EMS is the fourth service in Pennsylvania, and one of the very few municipally-owned services in the nation, to achieve this accreditation. To date, only 102 ambulance services in the U.S. and Canada have been granted CAAS accreditation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council hereby recognizes and congratulates Tri-Community South EMS upon receipt of a three-year accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Ambulance Services, a most distinguished honor. This Council expresses its gratitude to Tri-Community South EMS for helping save lives and for its dedication to serving the communities of Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair, acting as an inspiration to this Council and the residents of Allegheny County.