(La Porte County, IN) - A longtime paramedic in La Porte County is calling it a career.

Jeff Rose was with the La Porte County Emergency Medical Service for over 45 years.  Assistant EMS Director Brian Beach recognized Rose during Wednesday’s La Porte County Commissioners meeting.  He said Rose will still be at EMS in spirit.

“He’s helped progress the service and I’m sure even when he’s not here, he’s still going to be here,” he said.  Rose joined EMS about seven years after it was founded in 1974.  He was described in a post by EMS as “a pillar of our department” along with a mentor and leader “whose knowledge has shaped generations of providers.”