On May 19, 2020, during National EMS Week, Cooper EMS celebrated their team members who exhibit heroic and compassionate care in the community each and every day. More than 50 EMS staff members joined a WebEx hosted by Steven Hare, MS, NRP, Operations Manager. Welcome and opening remarks came from Kathy Devine, RN, DRNP, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer; Rick Rohrbach, BSN, RN, CFRN, CCRN-K, MICP, EMS Director, Cooper Air and Ground Services; and Gerard Carroll, MD, EMS Medical Director.
Following is a list of awards and award winners who were honored for their exceptional work in the field. Congratulations and a huge thank you to all honorees and the entire EMS team during National EMS Week.
Dedication of Jason Fisher Memorial Plaque
Jason was an original member when Cooper launched the EMS program in 2015. Tragically, Jason passed unexpectedly on the evening of March 19, 2019. The Jason Fisher Memorial Plaque will be added to the Hall of Honor.
Presentation of Awards (2018 to 2020)
Stork Award – Presented for the pre-hospital delivery of a child:
- EMT Mike Flaherty and EMT Abdul Qaadir-Ingram
Above and Beyond Award – Presented for care or customer service that exceeds our already high standards:
- EMT Paul Ostrom
- EMT Kimeko Millner
- EMTs Bob Chester, Zach Ewan, and Barry Hunter
Lifesaver Award – Presented to members of the Cooper EMS staff where their actions resulted in lives being saved:
Burn Injuries
- Amy Pacione
- Chris Oliver
- Mike Iuliucci
- Karen Hogan
- Charlie Brown
- Chris Coblentz
- Tim Gentry
- Bill Layton
Cardiac Arrests
- Jennifer Carty
- Jason Fisher
- Megan Seyler
- Michael Miller
- Zachary Ewan
- Michael Iuliucci
- Rob Attianese
- R. Robinson
- Mike Flaherty
- Zachary Ewan
- Michelle Smith
- Samuel Mason
- Jim Battiato
- Chris Oliver
- Gary Miller
- Matt Pinella
- Timothy Gentry
- Eric Tuttle
- Amy Pacione
- Connor Bryson
- William Cinaglia
- Colin Bauer
- Chris Coblentz
- Philip White
- Joe Tiefenthaler
- Lance Hurtt
Carbon Monoxide Leak
- Nate Maronski
- Lori Lambing
Complete Airway Obstruction
- Chris Coblentz
- Chris Oliver
Trauma – Gunshot Wound
- Chris Coblentz
- Mike Flaherty
- Karen Hogan
- Mike Laverty
Innovation Award –
- MICP Eric Tuttle
Medical Director’s Award – Presented to a Cooper EMT in recognition of their commitment to clinical excellence, patient advocacy, attitude, and willingness to learn and improve:
- EMT James Pichardo
Medical Director’s Award – Presented to a Cooper EMT in recognition of their commitment to clinical excellence, patient advocacy, attitude, and willingness to learn and improve:
- MICP James Baca
New Award: Loudner/Fisher Memorial Award – Presented to a member of the Cooper EMS staff who exemplifies the traits that Paul Loudner and Jason Fisher exhibited in their lives and their work as Emergency Responders – dedication to their profession, hard work, compassion, and a sense of humor that made others around them smile:
EMT Kimeko Millner