Honoring our EMS partners

Riverside, Calif. — Riverside Community Hospital today recognized Fire Chief Michael Moore for his years of service to our region during our 50^th Anniversary EMS Celebration. The event included recognitions, games, music and food truck for paramedics, EMTs, flight crews, police and fire fighters.

To commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of EMS Week, Riverside Community Hospital thanked several first responders for great saves in the community. Mike Hoyt, chief operating officer at Riverside Community Hospital, emceed the ceremony. “Happy EMS Week to our paramedic, EMT, flight, fire and police partners,” Mike said in his welcome. “Each of you play a vital role in our community’s safety and wellbeing.  At RCH, above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Our EMS partners help us live our mission and we honor and thank you for your dedication to public safety and lifesaving services.”

The recognitions presented to paramedics, EMTs and flight crews were for cohesive quick thinking that contributed to saving lives.  We also recognized a deputy from the Riverside Sherriff’s Department and officer at the Riverside Police Department for each using tourniquets to stop life-threatening bleeding before EMS arrived.

The ceremony concluded with a special recognition for City of Riverside Fire Department Chief Michael Moore who is retiring. Chief Moore has served the region for 42 years and been dedicated to local community since 2014.