Congressman Receives National EMS Award

Congressman Richard Hudson visited Moore County Emergency Services on Wednesday to speak with first responders and receive the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians’ 2017 EMS Legislator of the Year Award.

This award recognizes a member of Congress who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to, and support of, high quality prehospital and emergency medical care, as well as the EMS professionals who devotedly serve our nation’s patients. It was presented by Moore County Public Safety Director Bryan Phillips during a ceremony at the Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center in Carthage.

“I’m honored to be recognized for my work to ensure EMS practitioners can do their jobs as effectively and safely as possible to best serve patients,” Hudson said. “Not only do they provide quality, timely care around the clock, but they also provide peace of mind. I’ll continue to work with my colleagues on bipartisan solutions to support our EMS system and ensure high-quality patient care in Moore County.”

A number of elected officials were on hand, including County Commissioners Catherine Graham, Otis Ritter, Jerry Daeke, Frank Quis and Louis Gregory; Pinehurst Mayor Nancy Fiorillo, Pinehurst Mayor Pro Tem John Cashion, Aberdeen Mayor Robbie Farrell, Southern Pines Mayor Pro Tem Jim Simeon and Carthage Mayor Lee McGraw.