Ascension St. Vincent Evansville hosting BBQ to honor First Responders for Fire Prevention Month

In celebration of Fire Prevention Month, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is hosting a BBQ Cookout to express appreciation for local first responders who play a vital role in fire prevention and community safety. Members of the news media are invited to attend, capture photos and video, and speak with emergency service personnel and hospital leadership.

WHAT: A BBQ Cookout hosted by Ascension St. Vincent Evansville to celebrate Fire P

EMS leaders will highlight public safety education and community risk-reduction

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Oct. 15) – In celebration of Fire Prevention Month, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is hosting a barbecue cookout to express appreciation for local first responders who play a vital role in fire prevention and community safety. Members of the news media are invited to attend, capture photos and video, and speak with emergency service personnel and hospital leaders.

• What: A barbecue hosted by Ascension St. Vincent Evansville to celebrate Fire Prevention Month and honor area first responders.
• When: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
• Where: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville EMS entrance
• Who: Local first responders and emergency personnel, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville associates, and EMS Relationship Manager Mike Spaulding

Interview and visual opportunities:

• Interviews: EMS Relationship Manager Mike Spaulding will be available on-site during the event to discuss the hospital’s partnership with emergency personnel and the importance of Fire Prevention Month.
• Visuals: Emergency personnel gathered outside the EMS entrance, first responders being served at the barbecue cookout, and interactions between emergency crews and hospital associates.

About Ascension St. Vincent  

Ascension St. Vincent is a leading health system serving communities across Indiana, providing comprehensive care through hospitals, outpatient facilities, and physician practices. As part of Ascension, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit and faith-based health systems, Ascension St. Vincent is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care for all.