Redfield Mayor Honors EMTs with Life Saving Award
There are times when the phrase “You saved my life” is uttered that actually do not rise to the level of a life-saving event. And then there was what happened to the Redfield mayor, Roben Brooks. She was having a stroke back in March, and because of the quick action – and thinking – of two first responders, she’s alive today. Two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) from EASI Ambulance Service were honored Wednesday with the Saint Michael Award for their lifesaving efforts that helped save Redfield Mayor Roben Brooks following a massive stroke.
The award, named after Saint Michael the Archangel—the patron saint of police, military, and first responders—recognizes exceptional service and heroic actions in the. Mayor Roben Brooks never publicly shared her story of surviving a stroke earlier this year until she took the opportunity to present two awards to emergency medical technicians who saved her life. We would like to thank them both for going above and beyond to make it a great celebration.
We were honored to present Lifesaving Award to the Redfield Police Department and Redfield Volunteer Fire Department for their lifesaving actions that they heroically went above and beyond to save two subjects that had overturned their boat at Baugh Park. Singled out for their lifesaving actions that morning were Capt. Ryun Fischbach, Firefighter/EMT Emily Brigham, Firefighter Hank Lentsch, and EMT Joe Kyte. Besides the official recognition they received from the city, June thanked each responder personally.
About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the.
Heroic Acts Award The highest award presented by USLA to a non-lifeguard is intended to give due recognition to those who have risked their lives to an extraordinary degree in a rescue or attempted rescue of another person (without familial relation to the rescuer). USLA salutes their bravery, courage, and service to humanity.
