From the Desk of the GM - June 23, 2009

"Goldeyes EMS Department"

The EMS department at the Goldeyes is probably a department within the Goldeyes organization that you never want to have interaction with, but are very glad to know they are there if you need them.

In my opinion, Stef Zeuff and his staff don’t get near the recognition and accolades they deserve. At any given game, Stef and his crew could be called on to apply something as simple as a Band-Aid or a bag of ice, and as serious as the application of a defibrillator.

At yesterday’s game, there were two very serious incidents that required the immediate and skillful attention of the EMS department, both occurring at exactly the same time. A lady in Section Q had a foul ball land on her head, cutting her quite seriously. At the same time in Section S, a gentleman’s heart had slowed to a near critical rate which required a defibrillator. Both incidents were attended to and handled very quickly by Stef and the staff. It is amazing how quickly and calmly they handle things considering that people’s lives are at stake.

All of this happening a day after many of the Goldeyes EMS crew volunteered their time at the Manitoba Marathon, something they have done for many years. It was a busy day for them at the marathon with many runners suffering the effects of heat exhaustion and other ailments.

A huge thank you to Stef and his amazing team, we all feel safe knowing you are at the ballpark.

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Until next time…