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Isle of Wight peer-support team, Fire Rescue win regional recognitions
Summary
Isle of Wight Fire Rescue’s peer-support program and the county’s EMS agency received regional awards recognizing mental‑health peer support for first responders and leadership on pharmacy-related EMS procedures.
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors recognized local public safety personnel after county staff presented two regional awards at the board meeting.
Why it matters: Both awards highlight programs that affect emergency responders’ wellness and operational capability. The peer-support program focuses on mental‑health resilience among first responders; the EMS recognition reflects work to meet federal and state pharmacy accountability rules that affect controlled medication handling on ambulances.
What the board heard
Gary Windley (public safety presenter) read the award…
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