Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services was honored with the Region 1 EMS Service of the Year Award at the Region 1 EMS awards banquet, held recently in Dalton, Ga. The Region I EMS Service of the Year Award is presented to any Region 1 EMS Service, Licensed First Responder Service or Air Ambulance Service that has maintained a high performance level and spotless record; made improvements or contributions that benefit the citizens it serves; and contributed significantly by going above and beyond the call of duty at the community, regional and state level.

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services also won the Region 1 EMS Service of the Year Award in 2008. This award automatically places Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services as a nominee for the statewide award, to be presented May 22.

In addition, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Medical Director Dr. Jill Mabley was honored with the Dr. Virginia Hamilton Special Service Award. This award is given to a person who has given outstanding contributions to the development, implementation and delivery of emergency medical services in Region 1 and the state of Georgia.