FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2015

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TALLAHASSEE—Today, State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong announced the appointments of Orly Stolts, Danita Allen and Isabel Rodriguez to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.

Chief Orly Stolts with North Collier Fire and Rescue District brings more than 40 years of experience in public safety. He is appointed to the seat of Certified EMT (fire) for a four-year term beginning April 17, 2015, and ending April 16, 2019.

Danita Allen, RN, with South Florida Baptist Hospital brings more than 20 years of experience in emergency medical services. She is appointed to the seat of Hospital Administrator for a four-year term beginning April 17, 2015, and ending April 16, 2019.

Isabel Rodriguez with American Medical Response brings more than 25 years of experience in emergency medical services. She is appointed to the seat of Certified EMT (non-fire) for a four-year term beginning April 17, 2015, and ending April 16, 2019.

The appointments take effect immediately.

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