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Altus mayor proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week; paramedics honored
Summary
Mayor Robert Garrison proclaimed the week of May 17, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week and council recognized Altus Fire EMS personnel with plaques and awards, noting recertification and ongoing training requirements for paramedics.
Mayor Robert Garrison read a proclamation designating the week of May 17 through 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week and the council recognized Altus Fire Emergency Medical Services staff with award plaques.
A speaker who identified as a paramedic described the demands of the profession and the requirement to recertify with the National Registry every two years, saying, "As a national registry paramedic, you're required every 2 years to recertify... I've been a paramedic for almost 40 years, and there is never a dull moment." The mayor and council thanked EMS personnel for their service.
The proclamation text recognized Altus Fire Emergency Medical Services for 24-hour patient care, community standby services and in‑facility transports, and encouraged the community to honor EMS professionals as essential workers.
