Media Advisory

"EMS, THERE WHEN YOU NEED US"

WHO:	Chief Dennis L. Rubin, Fire Chief Atlanta Fire Department Chief Reginald Latimer, Special Operations Fire Medic Tina Foster Lieutenant Tyrone Ragland Firefighter Terese Hicks
WHAT:	The Atlanta Fire Department hosts is first ever "EMS Week" Included in the week of activities is a Health Fair Extravaganza featuring more than 30 health care providers. Information concerning, fitness, diet, wellness, sexual, public, occupational and mental health will be available. Blood pressure and sugar monitoring check will be available at all Atlanta Fire Stations and a Car Safety Seat check will be provided at the Kroger Citi - Center located on 2685 Metropolitan Parkway. A poster contest for Atlanta School children will be judged at the health fair as well.
WHEN:	Health Fair Extravaganza: Monday, May 17, 2004; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:	City Hall East Exhibition Center (Basement) 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30308
WHEN:	Car Safety Seat Check: Saturday, May 22, 2004; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:	Kroger Citi – Center 2685 Metropolitan Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30354