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The 2011 Ohio EMS Awards Program, established by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, aims to recognize exceptional achievements within Ohio's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. The program honors individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service, professionalism, and contributions beyond their basic duties. Nominations can be submitted by anyone and must focus on sustained performance rather than single acts of heroism. Various awards are available for different categories, including Emergency Medical Service Provider of the Year and Emergency Medical Service of the Year, with specific criteria and eligibility requirements outlined for each award.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open The Ohio EMS Awards Program in the editor.
Begin by selecting the specific award category for which you are nominating someone, such as 'Emergency Medical Service of the Year' or 'EMT-Paramedic of the Year'.
Fill in the nominee's details, including their name, address, and telephone number. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for communication.
Provide your own contact information in the designated fields to establish your identity as the nominator.
In the section asking why this person or organization deserves the award, write a detailed explanation. Use specific examples that highlight their contributions and achievements within Ohio’s EMS system.
Once completed, save your filled form on your computer. Make sure to review all entries for clarity and completeness before submission.
Send your saved copy electronically to dwalton@dps.state.oh.us before the nomination deadline of April 8, 2011.

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This award is meant to recognize an individual/agency for their remarkable life-saving efforts and exceptional patient care performed during a particular call in the state of Ohio. Recipients will be selected from throughout the state of Ohio.

What are the levels of EMS certification in Ohio?

Ohio Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced EMT (AEMT) Paramedic.

How many hours is the Ohio EMS recertification course?

Ohio EMS Recertification Requirements The continuing education (CE) hours listed below are based on a 3-year cycle (36 months) or more between the effective date and expiration date: EMR - 15 continuing education hours. EMT - 40 continuing education hours (or 30-hour refresher + 10 CE).

What is the Star of Life award?

The Star of Life Award recognizes exceptional front-line care, with a focus on the agencies and providers who are the initial care responders (from dispatch to hospital doors). The ceremony reunites the EMS caregivers with the people they treated.

What is the EMS Excellence Award?

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What is the Star of Life for Emts?

The Star of Life is a symbol used to identify emergency medical services. It features a blue six-pointed star, outlined by a white border. The middle contains a Rod of Asclepius an ancient symbol of medicine.

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The serpent and staff in the symbol symbolize the staff of Asclepius, an ancient Greek physician deified as the god of medicine. Overall, the staff represents medicine and healing, with the skin-shedding serpent indicating renewal. The Star of Life has become synonymous with emergency medical care around the globe.

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