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National EMS Weeks Awards for Jefferson County

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A Stork Award to recognize the safe delivery of a baby at home last November was presented to Todd Turner, Brittany McLaughlin, Emma Shroades, Leah Megeath, and Andrew Biller (not shown, Dale Gottschalk, Rufus Sine, Jr.).

Since 1974, the third week of May has been designated National Emergency Medical Services Week, to recognize the important work that these professionals perform in their communities. Locally, the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency recognized several individuals.

A Life Saving Award was presented to Caileigh Oliver-Miller, Gary Viands, Kaila Napier, Caitlyn Ralson, Eduardo Hernandez, Adam Waugh & Patrick O’Meara for saving the life of a young woman found unconscious and without a heartbeat earlier this year – she’s now recovered and doing well according to the JCESA statement.
A Unit Citation Award was presented to Charles Thomas, Jason Marcus, Larry Slusher, Emily Shade, Kayla Burker & Clara Boggs (not shown, Mike Lightfoot, Andy Grogg).
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