Gatlinburg FD recognized 

Gatlinburg Fire Department and its Emergency Medical Service unit have been recognized by peers with the Ambulance Service of the Year Award.

Gatlinburg Fire Chief Greg Miller accepted the award at Thursday’s Region 2 EMS Director’s Association banquet during the group’s annual convention at the Glenstone Lodge.

Gatlinburg Fire/EMS was recognized for its diversity. The GFD is one of only five fire departments in the State of Tennessee which also operates an Advanced Life Support Ambulance Service.

In addition, GFD maintains a high standard of care by ensuring that a paramedic attends to the patient on all transports.

“It is an honor to be recognized by our peers, by the 16 counties in Region 2 comprised of all ambulance services and aeromedical service as their Ambulance Service of the Year,” said Miller.

During the presentation, Miller thanked the personnel of the department for their hard work and dedication, citing that the employees maintain training and certification as Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in addition to training in multiple disciplines including firefighting, hazardous material response, high angle rescue and swift water rescue.

“We are very proud of our Fire Department and EMS service,” said Cindy Cameron Ogle, City Manager of Gatlinburg.  

“We feel our residents and visitors receive the best quality of care in emergency services when they visit our City.”