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SPORTS MASCOTS TO DRIVE AMBULANCES FOR EMS WEEK
Football and Hockey Team Mascots to Drive Obstacle Course to Thank EMS Workers and Remind Public to Merge to the Right for Lights and Sirens
Come see the Phoenix Coyotes’ mascot Howler and the Arizona Cardinals Mascot Big Red drive ambulances like their team’s playoff chances depended on it! To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 20-27, Southwest Ambulance will offer a condensed Emergency Vehicle Advanced Driver Education (EVADE) course for the mascots the morning of Wednesday, May 23. If the mascots are unable to literally fit into the ambulance, gurney races and first aid skills will be conducted.
Ambulance Driving skills the Mascots will practice in include:
• Serpentine (Forward and Reverse) through cones at a high speed
• Parallel Parking
Other skills performed may include:
• Gurney maneuvers
• Bandage wrapping Skills The competition between the Mascots will provide fun visuals and audio with the perfect EMS Week backdrop to recognize ambulance Paramedics and EMTs while reminding the public to “Merge to the Right for Lights and Sirens.” What: Sports Team Mascots Drive Ambulances in Recognition of EMS Week
When: Wednesday, May 23 at 8 AM
Location: Jobing.com Arena's Parking Lot X (SW of 95th Ave and Glendale Ave) Note: Another EMS Week related event takes place on May 23 at 150 N. 18th Ave in Phoenix at 10:30 AM. Emergency medical crews from around the Valley compete in a pre-hospital skills competition. There will also be a demonstration on the lifesaving technique of CPR and Automated External Defibrillators. The event is hosted by State Department of Health Services Bureau of EMS.
For more information contact:
Josh Weiss, Public Information Officer
Southwest Ambulance
Mobile: 602-739-0546
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