BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County EMS recognized its newest paramedics and EMTs, as well as those who took on new roles with a recent badging ceremony.
The event formally welcomed team members who have joined the agency over the past year and honored those who have advanced in their EMS careers, county officials said.
Leaders noted that each badge represents extensive training, long shifts, time away from family and moments that test responders on and off the job…