GAINESVILLE, NY — August 26 — A long-serving member of the Gainesville Volunteer Fire Department has been honored with the Harriet C.Weber EMS Leadership Award by the Wyoming-Erie Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (WEREMS).

The Gainesville Volunteer Fire Department, located at 2 East Street, Gainesville, NY 14066, is the department recognized for this honor.

The department is listed at the East Street address.Wyoming County also identifies the Gainesville Volunteer Fire Department as one of the agencies involved in the county’s coordinated emergency response system.

The Harriet C.

Weber award honors an individual who shows long-term commitment, dedication, responsibility, and leadership in creating, maintaining, promoting, or expanding EMS organizations and programs.These same criteria are used by the New York State Department of Health for its own EMS awards.

WEREMS presents annual awards to recognize outstanding contributions within the regional EMS system.

Local award applications are also submitted for consideration at the state level.

This recognition highlights the significant role that fire-service members can play in EMS leadership, especially in communities where volunteer departments are responsible for both fire and emergency medical services.

The recipient of the award was identified by the department as Bob.

For emergency service personnel, receiving this award reflects the importance of experienced members who not only respond to calls but also contribute through leadership, organization, and ongoing support of the EMS system.