Photos: Guilderland EMS promotes new leaders and hands out awards
On January 30th at Guilderland Town Hall in Guilderland, the Town of Guilderland Emergency Medical Services held an ceremony promoting and handing out awards but also thanking the 73 year service of Western Turnpike.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Proud of his division: Captain Daniel McNally, Director of Emergency Medical Services, says, “I think we provide the best EMS in the Capital District.” He spoke during an awards and promotion ceremony at Guilderland Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 30.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Giving an award: Guilderland Police Chief Carol Lawler reads off the background of the Chief Achievement Award given to Paramedic Supervisor Bonnie-Jean Johnson during Wednesday’s awards ceremony at Town Hall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Moving on up: Alex Downey, left, reciting a pledge to Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber, gets promoted to paramedic supervisor for the town. To improve response times, the town recently replaced the Western Turnpike Rescue squad, using its building and adding staff and ambulances.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Raising his hand: Supervisor Peter Barber, right, swears in Guilderland’s new Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services Sean McGaughnea on Wednesday during a promotion ceremony. The town recently purchased ambulances and hired staff, replacing the Western Turnpike squad with town personnel.