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May 25, 2011

Jim Mayes and Napoleon Township Police Officer Lydell Tanner Receive the 2011 Emergency Medical Services Recognition Award.

Siena Heights University Assistant Director of Campus Event Management and Public Safety Peter Ossman (L) and Director of Public Safety Cindy Birdwell accept the LCA Heart Safe Organization award.

Jackson Community Ambulance honored Napoleon Township police officer Lydell Tanner and Napoleon resident Jim Mayes at their Emergency Medical Services Recognition Awards Dinner on May 17 in Ann Arbor.

In February, Tanner and Mayes rescued a frightened woman from the second story deck where she went to escape the fire that was destroying her home. Cold temperatures, snow and ice hindered the efforts of Tanner and Mayes as they carried the woman down a flight of snow covered stairs. These local heroes went above and beyond in a tough rescue situation.

Also at the awards dinner, a Heart Safe Organization Award was presented to Siena Heights University of Adrian. The university was recognized for their cardiac emergency response program, making automated external defibrillators available on campus, training personnel in CPR and AED use, and having a cardiac emergency response plan in place that is practiced regularly.

Other highlights included JCA paramedic and Jackson resident Emily Bergquist receiving a Professional Achievement Award for outstanding work performance. Emily also took 3^rd place in the written Advanced Life Support competition at this year’s statewide EMS Expo in April.  JCA paramedic and Jackson resident Nate Baryo also received a Professional Achievement Award  and was named JCA’s 2011 Star of Life, a recognition for being an exemplary employee.

These award recipients were joined by JCA employees, representatives from Siena Heights and other community members who also received awards. The awards dinner is held annually during National Emergency Medical Services Week, which honors EMS providers who deliver lifesaving emergency care nationwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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