Piedmont Triad Ambulance & Rescue / Press Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JANUARY 09, 2012

Piedmont Triad Ambulance & Rescue, Inc.

CONTACT: Paula Lineberry, PTAR Chief

EMAIL: lineberry747@northstate.net

PHONE: 336-887-3411

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PTAR "Years of Service" Awards For 2011

Piedmont Triad Ambulance & Rescue (PTAR) recently
recognized their employees and volunteers for their
"Years of Service" with the organization.

The lapel pin awards were presented to the recipients by
PTAR Chief Paula Lineberry and PTAR Board Vice-Chairman
Jeff Patton. The presentations took place at PTAR's Annual
Christmas Dinner on December 10, 2011.

"Years of Service" Award Recipients For 2011:

PTAR's "Years of Service" awards are given to employees and volunteers who have served for 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and in 5-year increments beyond that.

30-Years of Service Awards

Michael M. (Mickey) Boylan has been a
volunteer with PTAR since February 05, 1981.

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Joey Guthrie has been a volunteer
with PTAR since August 13, 1981.

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25-Years of Service Awards

Jeff Patton has been a volunteer
with PTAR since February 13, 1986.

He currently serves as the Vice-Chairman
of the Board of Directors.

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Patsy Whitfield has been a volunteer
with PTAR since October 10, 1986.

She currently serves as Chaplain & Secretary
on the Board of Directors.

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20-Years of Service Awards

Annette Guthrie has been a volunteer
with PTAR since July 11, 1991.

She currently serves as Treasurer
on the Board of Directors.

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Benjamin A. (Ben) Stewart has worked for
PTAR since February 01, 1991. He is currently
certified at the Emergency Medical Technician-
Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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15-Years of Service Awards

Patsy S. Hege has worked for PTAR since
February 29, 1996 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

She currently serves as Field Supervisor.

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10-Years of Service Awards

Tammy S. McGinnis has worked for
PTAR since January 15, 2001.

She is part of the Office Support Staff.

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Cindy D. Reed has worked for PTAR since
February 20, 2001 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Patricia H. Bottoms has worked for PTAR since
September 04, 2001 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Randy L. Yarbrough has worked for PTAR since
October 22, 2001 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Janet P. Presnell has worked for PTAR since
October 25, 2001 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

Ronald C. Alexander has worked for PTAR since
December 27, 2001 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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5-Years of Service Awards

Bradley N. Stowe has worked for PTAR since
February 01, 2006 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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George W. Tyson has worked for PTAR since
February 01, 2006 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Tavia L. Starborn has worked for PTAR since
March 01, 2006 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Marvin R. Walton has worked for PTAR since
March 01, 2006 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Patricia A. Fuller has worked for PTAR since
August 07, 2006 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Jan T. Long has worked for PTAR since
August 10, 2006 in the Accounting Department.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors.

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Roseanna S. Hall has worked for PTAR since
September 05, 2006 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Kevin B. Loggains has worked for PTAR since
September 26, 2006 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Lane P. Doby has worked for PTAR since
November 09, 2006 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Lisa K. Bowman has worked for PTAR since
November 13, 2006 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Heather L. Maher has worked for PTAR since
November 13, 2006 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

Tabitha C. Story has worked for PTAR since
November 13, 2006 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Joe C. Brown has worked for PTAR since
December 01, 2006 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

He works as PTAR's Maintenance Mechanic.

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3-Years of Service Awards

Brent D. Wooters has worked for PTAR since
January 29, 2008 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Frank Voncannon has worked for PTAR
since May 02, 2008 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Christian D. Parkinson has worked for PTAR
since May 20, 2008 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

Derek Hensley has worked for PTAR
since September 02, 2008 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Robin Y. Steele has worked for PTAR since
September 02, 2008 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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1-Year of Service Awards

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Kady L. Livingston has worked for PTAR
since January 27, 2010 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

Brittany A. Prillaman has worked for PTAR since
April 05, 2010 and is certified at the Emergency
Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) level.

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Stephanie M. Flynt has worked for PTAR
since November 08, 2010 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Darel J. Rhoten has worked for PTAR
since November 08, 2010 and is certified at the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level.

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Formed in 1971 as the High Point Rescue Squad, PTAR is a private non–profit organization which provides all levels of emergency medical assistance, as well as rescue service, transportation for convalescent patients, and "stand-by" service for special events in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina.

PTAR's local service area includes High Point, Greensboro, Jamestown, Archdale, Trinity, Asheboro, Thomasville, Lexington and other areas of Guilford, Davidson and Randolph counties. The organization also provides transportation outside its normal service area, including many out-of-state trips.

PTAR's Administrative Offices are located at 1422 South Main Street, High Point, North Carolina.

PTAR currently operates out of five Base Stations, with their Headquarters Station located at 901 South Elm Street in High Point. They have two Base Stations in Greensboro, at 300 Concord Street in southern Greensboro, and at 600 Huffine Mill Road in northeast Greensboro. Their fourth Base Station is located at 2011 Sandy Ridge Road, in the Colfax community, while their newest Base Station is located at 108 East Balfour Avenue, in Asheboro.

In addition, PTAR operates 2 other ambulances on a daily basis from temporary quarters in Lexington, and Thomasville.

Their fleet has grown to now include 20 ALS Licensed Ambulances, 17 of which
are operated on a daily basis. They also have 1 Heavy Rescue Truck, 3 Boats,
1 Emergency Support Vehicle for disasters and mass casuality situations, and
3 Staff Vehicles.

They have a staff of roughly 80 full-time and part-time employees, including
several office staff members. In addition, they also have about 25 volunteer
members.

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~ OUR MISSION STATEMENT ~

To Provide The Best Possible Care For Our Patients
By Providing The Best Equipment And Training For Our Personnel

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August 18, 1971 - August 18, 2011

40 Years of Serving Our Community

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