| The following were award winners:
Basic Life Support Provider of the Year The BLS provider of the year goes above and beyond what is required, shows dedication and commitment to the squad by providing more time than is obligatory, and is knowledgeable and confident. There is a tie for 2011 BLS provider of the year. Winners are Jim Lehnert and Robert Hayden
Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year The ALS provider of the year responds to calls for ALS assistance when appropriate, works well with BLS providers, correctly and carefully documents ALS procedures, and is knowledgeable and confident in their ALS skills and uses everything available to them in providing the best care to their patients. ALS Provider of the Year: Kim Madison
Rookie of the Year The Rookie of the Year is a released provider that has been a squad member for less than two years, has worked hard within the agency, has shown their dedication to the squad, fulfills duty requirements while not having been questioned by administrative committees. Rookie of the Year: Joe Schlatter
Squad Member of the Year: The Squad Member of the Year is someone whom the squad would like to recognize for their commitment and dedication to the squad, is in good standing with the squad, goes above and beyond what is required of a squad member, and is someone you would feel comfortable with placing in the eye of the public as a representative and spokesperson of the squad. The 2011 Squad Member of the Year is Justin Richardson
Karen Brennan Spirit Award While serving on committees, pulling extra shifts, and going above and beyond are attributes of the squad member of the year, The Karen Brennan Spirit Award was created to recognize those members in the agency who embody the essence of Karen and share her love of helping people in need. She always showed the utmost dedication for all her patients whether a paper cut or cardiac arrest. Each and every patient received the best care she could provide. Her enthusiasm and devotion to her community were inspiring. She ran rescue because of her love for helping others and the joy of making a difference. In its first year, the Banquet Planning Committee has selected an individual whom they believe embodies all of these attributes. Rebecca Wilson |
