Co-op Promotes Community Safety

⚡️October is recognized as Cooperative Month, and we couldn't think of anything more important to spotlight than safety! We recently had the privilege to host a Co-op Safety Day! 

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First responders, including Fire, EMT, AirEvac and Emergency Management professionals all showed up to learn and share what hazards and precautions are necessary to prioritize within their specific areas of expertise. A special thank you to the following guests:

⚕️Shawnna Rhine - Rural Health

🚒Tim Bowen - Anna/Jonesboro Fire Chief

🚒Luke Lasley - Anna Fireman 

🚑Grant Capel - Union Co. Ambulance & Anna/Jonesboro Fireman 

🚑Cody McMahan - Union Co. Ambulance Director

🦺Mike Turner - Alexander Co. Emergency Management Director

🚁Air Evac Crewmembers: 

🚁Brock Watt - Pilot

🚁Lenora Starrick - Flight Nurse

🚁Jeremiah Bain - Flight Paramedic

💡Matt Simmons - AIEC 

Our employees make safety a priority daily - and it’s them doing their jobs safely and efficiently that keeps our members’ reliability so high. So “THANK YOU!” to each of our SIEC employees for your continued dedication to your own safety, as well as that of your coworkers, and our community members! 🙏