GREENVILLE – Spirit EMS, a prominent emergency medical services provider, invites the entire Darke County area community to participate in a special celebration honoring their recognition as Ohio’s 2025 EMS Agency of the Year.
For the past 24 years, a committee from the Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Fire and Medical Transportation Services has selected one of Ohio’s 988 EMS providers to receive the prestigious Agency of the Year award during the annual Star of Life awards, which are held each year during National EMS Week at the Ohio Department of Public Safety in Columbus. This year, Spirit EMS, headquartered in Greenville, Ohio, has been chosen for this honor.
The award will be officially presented by state public safety officials on Wednesday, May 21.
“This recognition is both humbling and inspiring,” stated Spirit EMS President and CEO Brian K. Hathaway. “It reflects the unwavering dedication, resilience, and innovative spirit of the remarkable team at Spirit EMS over our 18 years of service to western Ohio. We are deeply grateful to our employees and the communities we serve, whose ongoing support has been instrumental in our success.”
Hathaway announced that the first of several celebration events will take place on Thursday, May 22, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Spirit EMS headquarters, located at 5484 State Route 49 South in Greenville. Additional celebrations are planned for Spirit’s satellite locations in Celina, Defiance, Houston, Van Wert, and Liberty, IN, throughout July.
“We warmly invite the public to join us in this community celebration,” Hathaway added. “Enjoy complimentary food, fun activities, and an opportunity to congratulate our dedicated team of professionals who genuinely care for our community.”
This festive, family-friendly event will feature smoked pork prepared by Spirit EMS staff, the popular Kona Ice truck, canine demonstrations, station tours, free blood pressure screenings, live DJ entertainment, and a range of enjoyable activities for all ages. It serves as a heartfelt thank-you to the community for their continued support and a chance to collectively commemorate this significant achievement.
Community members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and savor an evening of food, fun, and fellowship with the Spirit EMS staff, who are excited to connect with the community that makes their mission possible.
Don’t miss this exciting event—mark your calendars and come out to celebrate excellence in emergency care with Spirit EMS!
National EMS Week, celebrated from May 18-24 in 2025, highlights the vital contributions of emergency medical services professionals. The theme for this year is “We Care. For Everyone.” This week serves as an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the dedication of EMS professionals, including paramedics, EMTs, and support staff, who provide essential services to communities. This marks the 51st national observance of this special recognition week.
For further information, follow Spirit EMS on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SpiritMedicalTransportLLC or contact Spirit EMS directly at 937-548-2800.
