http://www.firstresponder.com News and Current Events from First Responder en-us http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#BCCS On December 11, 2011 First Responder EMS donated over 200 new toys to Butte County Children's Services. Mike Lazzaretto, Jeff McManus, Shane Tinker and Jim Clark from First Responder loaded an ambulance full of toys and delivered them to Butte County Children Services. David Bradley a Butte County administrator, assisted in the unloading of the gifts. "This generous donation of over 200 brand new toys from First Responder will make many children and families very happy this Christmas" David Bradley said. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#EMSA December 7th, 2011 at the historic Marines' Memorial Hotel in San Francisco, the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) honored 39 people for their heroic acts and extraordinary contributions to EMS. Among the recipients were four employees of First Responder EMS. Dr. Howard Backer, Director of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), said, "Each year, certain emergency medical technicians, paramedics and system participants stand out for their extraordinary actions. It's important that we acknowledge their contributions toward public safety and for making California's EMS system one of the best in the world." http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#CEPCO Thursday, October 27 2011, the 27th annual dinner for the CHICO ECONOMIC PLANNING CORP. was held at Chico State University's Bell Memorial Union. The event honored business, education and innovation leaders in the community. The 27th annual Hawaiian theme dinner was a sellout. This year Byron Parsons (owner of First Responder EMS) receive the award for Excellence in Health Care. The Excellence in Health Care award was sponsored by Enloe Hospital and presented by Enloe's CEO Mike Wiltermood and Marty Marshall, Director of Emergency Services for Enloe. "It is a great honor to receive this award from CEPCO because of the work that CEPCO does by creating new jobs and by aiding in retention and expansion of existing businesses within the community", Byron Parsons said. http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/video/6241604-nicu-graduates-reunite-at-sutter-memorial-hospital/ Saturday September10, 2011 Babies who recovered after being in the neonatal intensive care unit at Sutter Memorial attended a reunion to celebrate the people who gave them a chance to live. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#ButteFair Saturday August 27, 2011 First Responder EMS participated in the Junior Livestock Auction at the Butte County Fair. Bob Slater (Director of Business Development for First Responder EMS) purchased a 126 pound market lamb from Kayla Hall of Chico FFA for $9.00 a pound. The lamb will be process by Chico Locker and Sausage paid for by First Responder EMS. First Responder will donate the process lamb to the Torres Shelter in Chico, Ca. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#BCSO Saturday, June 18th 2011: Butte County Search and Rescue celebrated their 50th anniversary. First Responder EMS along with other public and private agencies gathered at the Elks Lodge to celebrate the past, present and future of the volunteer group. Many demonstrations and games were available to see and do, including a rope toss mimicking actual water rescue operations, over-the-edge demonstrations of vertical rescues and static displays of the group's past and some of their techniques, such as "man tracking" by using boot prints. Also at the event were several Search and Rescue vehicles and equipment, including their Rescue 5 "first-out" vehicle, four Search and Rescue boats and snowmobiles, among many others. Several helicopters also landed on the field, including Enloe's FlightCare team, which often works closely with Search and Rescue personnel. Sen. Doug LaMalfa visited the event early in the day to present Search and Rescue leaders with an acceptance of a resolution from the California State Senate. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#Carlton Friday, June 17th 2011: Diabetes is a growing epidemic. The Plazas along with various healthcare professionals joined together to raise awareness, identify risk factors and educate seniors on how to live a healthy lifestyle. On June 17th, Greg Walker,Director of Education for First Responder EMS provided on-site blood pressure clinic for the Plaza's residents. "The Diabetic Sweet-a-faire is a great venue to raise awareness of Diabetes to the Carlton Plazas Senior Living community", Greg Walker said. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#Primrose Saturday, June 11, 2011: At St. Anthony Parish on Florin Road, Primrose of Sacramento and St. Anthony Parish presented a free Senior Resource Fair. It was a fun and educational day for the approximately 500 people who showed up at the event. The event had a variety of free services offered, such as Blood Pressure Test, Memory Screenings, Legal Advice, Massage Therapy, Foot Checks, and Hearings Tests. Angela Vanella, (Business Development for First Rsponder) said, "What a great organized event that provides fun, education and free services for the Senior community of South Sacramento". http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#WalknRock Sunday, May 29, 2011: At Raley Field in West Sacramento,The Walk'n Rock event kicked off with a morning 5K walk involving families, local businesses, walk teams and supporters. Participants walk and raise funds on behalf of our 2011 Nonprofit Partners and Nonprofit Affiliates. Later that evening, Hope Productions and their corporate partners hosted an exclusive VIP reception and a benefit concert featuring legendary rock band KISS which was open to the general public. Bob Slater, (Director of Business Development for First Responder EMS) said, "First Responder is proud to help sponsor such a great community event that raises money for so many non-profit groups within the Sacramento area". http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#LaMalfa Friday, May 20, 2011: Senator Doug LaMalfa visited First Responder EMS in Chico in recognition of EMS week. The Senator enjoyed lunch with the Staff at First Responder. Senator LaMalfa met with the staff at First Responder and thanked them for providing lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Byron Parson (owner of First Responder) thanked the Senator for taking time to recognize the service that First Responder EMS provides to the Community of Butte County. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#SPCA Monday, May 9, 2011: First Responder EMS participated in a golf tournament at Del Paso Country Club presented by Hank Fisher Properties. Proceeds from the tournament benefited the Sacramento SPCA's Senior Services program providing services to ensure the continued relationship between Sacramento area seniors and their pets. Participants enjoyed a great lunch and dinner along with some beverages on the course. Byron Parsons, Bob Slater, Tony Eason and Tim Pulley represented First Responder EMS in a scramble Tournament. Byron Parsons,(Owner of First Responder EMS ) said, "It was a great way to support the efforts of Nancy Fisher to ensure the continued relationship between Sacramento area seniors and their pets". http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#AHA Saturday April 16, 2011: First Responder EMS was a sponsor of the 21st Annual Heart Ball at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento CA. Participants of the event were treated to a live and silent auction and enjoyed fine foods and exceptional entertainment in an exquisite setting. The 21st annual Heart Ball event raises over $250,000.00 for heart disease and stroke research and education. Bob Slater (Director of Business Development for First Responder EMS) said, "First Responder EMS is honored to be involved with the American Heart Association efforts to raise money for the fight against Heart Disease". http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#Dispatch Thursday, April 14, 2011: The Chico Elks Lodge recognized the police, fire and EMS Dispatchers that serve the citizens of Butte County and honored a single dispatcher from each agency. Each agency honored a single dispatcher that was nominated by their peers as Dispatcher of the year. Bob Slater (Director of Business Development for First Responder EMS) honored Stacey Kloth as their Dispatcher of the year. "Stacey is an extremely conscientious and dependable employee that provides exceptional service for First Responder and the public in which she serves and First Responder is proud to honor Stacey Kloth as our 2010 Dispatcher of the year", Bob Slater said. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#PubSafety Thursday, April 14, 2011: The Chico Elks Lodge hosted the police, fire and EMS agencies that serve the citizens of Butte County to showcase their agencies. There were over 500 hundred school children in attendance. The children were treated to hands on interactive displays, educational handouts and games. On display was a bomb disposal robot, helicopter landings and take offs, police dog demonstration and vehicle and service displays by Chico Police, Butte County Sheriff, Cal Fire, Chico Fire Department, and ambulance and paramedics from Enloe Hospital and First Responder EMS. "It was a great event put on by the community for the community in Butte County", Bob Slater (Director of Business Development for First Responder EMS) said. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#UCD Saturday, April 9, 2011: First Responder was a sponsor of Laughing Matters Comedy Night. Laughing Matters Comedy Night was an event hosted by the BloodSource to benefit UC Davis Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the Foundation for America's Blood Centers. "First Responder is proud to be a part of such an event that raises money for two organizations that contribute some much to the communities of Northern California", Byron Parsons (owner of First Responder) said. http://www.firstresponder.com/news.html#Serotonin Friday April 1, 2011: First Responder was a sponsor of Serotonin Surge Spring Break 2011. Spring Break 2011 was a food, wine and fashion show fundraiser at Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa. Spring Break 2011 raised over $300,000.00 for the following clinics and organization that serve the medically uninsured, Bayaniban Clinic, Clinic Tepali, ConnuniCare Health Centers, CSERF's Spirit Project, The Effort, Folsom Family Clinic, Health and Life Organization, (HALO), Imani Clinic, Joan Memorial Clinic, Mercy Clinic Loaves and Fishes, Mercy Clinic North highlands, Mercy Clinic Norwood Clinic, Paul horn Asian Clinic, White Rock Family Clinic and Willow Clinic. Byron Parsons (Owner of First Repsonder EMS) said, "First Responder is excited to participate in an event that brings the community together to help fund the free clinics in the Sacramento Region". Byron Parsons added "I would like to thank Dr. John Chuck, founder of Serotonin Surge, for his timeless commitment to funding of our community's safety net, free clinics".