The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems recognized two Howard County residents yesterday for their work in fire and rescue services.

MIEMSS recognized 27 emergency rescue personnel during the ceremony in Baltimore.

Battalion Chief Dan Merson received the EMS Provider of the Year award for his work as Howard's EMS program manager.

Liz Uhlman-Berg, a critical-care registered nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital, received the Quality in EMS award for her work in the state's EMS. She lives in Elkridge.

Pub Date: 5/19/99