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SCEMS Paramedics Recognized with ValorAward

Paramedic ParkerShandrowsky and District SupervisorMatt Farlow were recognized fortheirroles as part of joint agency waterrescue during the Joshua M. Freeman ValorAwards Luncheon. Agencies involved including SCEMS were the Bethany Beach VolunteerFire C ompany, Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Delaware State Police Aviation, and the US Coast Guard. The incident occurred in September2022 and involved multiple patients including two critically injured. The effectiveness of the rescue efforts highlighted the benefits of previous joint agencies waterrescue training and directly impacted the survival of the patients involved.

- Submitted by Glenn Marshall

Sussex County EMS April Awards

The following awards were given during April’s continuing education sessions. SCEMS congratulates all those recognized:

2022 Shift Excellence Winners Receiving the Meritorious Service Award: Lorri Bradley, Alexis Faust , David Hammerer and Charles Tennermann

Promotions to Paramedic 1: Katherine Green.

Promotions to Field Training Officer: Katlyn Hill and Austen Kauffman

Length of Service: Stephanie Stadler - 10 years.

Cement Plant Rescue Awards Departmental Commendation: Fred Haas, Russell Hooper, Glenn Marshall and Calvin Yelverton.

Individual Unit Citation: Nicholas Hensler, Robin Marvel, Bryan Murray and Anna West.

Education Award: Michael Masche.

Stork Awards: Nicholas Hensler .

Veterans Award: Katherine Green and Alejandro Zambrano .

Individual Unit Awards: Katherine Green, Brittany McCloskey and Stephanie Stadler.

- Submitted by Glenn Marshall