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Marietta, GA – June 26, 2007–MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service in Marietta, Georgia has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) for its compliance with national standards of excellence. MetroAtlanta Ambulance service became the 136th ambulance service in the country to successfully complete the voluntary review process, which included completion of a comprehensive…

MetroAtlanta Ambulance Vice President Devan was recognized by the Field Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Society with the DAR Community Service Award. The award is given each year to a member of the community in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the community through civic, benevolent, or heroic acts. DAR member…

MetroAtlanta Ambualnce Vice President Devan Seabaugh was named to serve on the Board of Directors for the Metro Atlanta YMCA. Seabaugh along with Cobb County Commissoner Sam Olens, Facility Group Executive VP Donya Edlyer, Council for Quality Growth, President & CEO Michael Paris, Cousins Property and Land Division President, Bruce Smith are the newest members…

Pete Quinones, President and CEO of MetroAtlanta Ambulance will serve on the Board of Directors for the Metro Atlanta Boys & Girls Club of Cobb County. The Cobb organization operates four clubs serving more than 3,000 youth in Cobb County. Cobb Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, David Carriker stated, "Pete brings a great deal…

MetroAtlanta Ambulance Medics and Marietta Fire Fighters teamed up this year to collect new coats for deserving kids at Park Street Elementary School. MetroAtlanta Ambulance?s Allyson Shaffer and Marietta Fire Fighter/Commander Brinson Williams coordinated the coat drive with Counselor Jennifer Bussy at Park Street Elementary School. Drop boxes were placed at Marietta Fire and MetroAtlanta…

At 17 years of age, Sabri Omar was forced to flee his native Ethiopia when a military coup overtook the country. He sought refuge in Dibouti for three years until the United Nations came to his aid and brought him to the United States. At 20 years old he started high school, found a job,…

Representative Steve "Thunder" Tumlin was recently honored by the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services (GAEMS), a statewide association representing over 14,000 EMS professionals in Georgia. Devan Seabaugh of Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service, and Chair of the GAEMS Legislative Committee, presented Representative Tumlin with the GAEMS Star of Life Legislative Award, which recognizes him as…

Park Street Elementary recently hosted it's first Mentor Social for the 2006 School year. The fun festive event allowed students and their mentors to get acquainted. MetroAtlanta Ambulance Compliance/CQI Manager, Allyson Shaffer got the opportunity to spend some time with two students she will be mentoring throughout the year. Ms. Shaffer stated, "I'm excited to…

Pete Quinones, President/CEO with MetroAtlanta Ambulance was recognized by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce during the Cobb Public Safety Appreciation awards on September 11, 2006. Public Safety Director Micky Lloyd stated, "Pete brought together a group of professionals and started MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service 5 years ago to meet the growing medical response needs of the…