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CATALDO RECEIVES HONORARY EMS AWARD

MALDEN, Massachusetts -- On October 29, 2009 Cataldo Ambulance Service, owners Robert and Diana Cataldo were pleased to learn that their son Dennis was recognized by the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (MBEMSC) as a Regional leader. The MBEMSC awarded Dennis Cataldo with the prestigious Region IV EMS Leader Award, an award that is presented annually to an individual EMS Administrator who has become a leader in EMS and serves as a role model for other EMS Administrators throughout the region.

As the 911 emergency services provider to the City of Malden since 1998, Cataldo Ambulance Service has been committed to bringing clinical excellence into the community. Dennis has made a true commitment to the company and the communities they service to provide the best patient care possible in the pre-hospital setting. As Vice President of Cataldo Ambulance Service, Mr. Cataldo never settles for status quo. The Cataldo Family, which began Cataldo Ambulance Service in 1977, continuously strives to be on the cutting edge of EMS by purchasing equipment and applying for waivers that go above and beyond state requirements. The Cataldos continue to support numerous advanced training seminars to better prepare field staff in the event of a terrorist attack as well as Mass Casualty Incidents. Due to the family’s dedication to training and education, Cataldo Ambulance’s Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are some of the most highly trained in the State.

Dennis Cataldo has been recognized for constantly giving back to the community by sitting on many boards that directly improve the health and wellness of the public. Coordinating with many local hospitals and healthcare organizations, Dennis is involved in many non-profit organizations and volunteers for numerous charity events to help raise money and awareness to many local and regional notable causes. As a Director on the board at the American Cancer Society, Cataldo has given much of his personal time to raise necessary funds for the new Hope Lodge Center in Boston, a home where cancer patients and their families can stay free of charge while receiving treatment.

Cataldo Ambulance Service remains one of the most respected family owned providers of medical transportation in the Northeast. Since 1977, Cataldo Ambulance Service has continually distinguished itself as a leader in providing routine and emergency medical services. As the needs of the community and the patient change, Cataldo Ambulance continues to introduce innovative programs to ensure the highest level of care is available to everyone in their service areas. Cataldo Ambulance Service applauds the achievements of Vice President Dennis Cataldo and his continued work for the overall good of emergency medical services as they are delivered to the City of Malden.