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Life Saving Medal

The Life Saving Medal recognizes an EMT who, while in an off-duty or volunteer capacity, makes an extremely noteworthy contribution to efforts which result in the saving of a life. The award is presented during the EMS Awards Program at the Annual Oregon EMS Conference.

2016

  • Joyce Himes, EMT
  • Ross Ballou, EMT

2016 Life Saving Medal
Left to right: Candace Hamilton, NREMTP - OHA EMS Deputy Director
Joyce Himes, EMT, David Lehrfeld, MD - OHA EMS Medical Director
2016 Life Saving Medal
Left to right: Candace Hamilton, NREMTP - OHA EMS Deputy Director
Ross Ballou, EMT, Brian Ballou David Lehrfeld, MD - OHA EMS Medical Director

Recent Years

2014

  • Scott Brawner, Paramedic - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
  • Allen Teskey, non-EMT driver - Rager Emergency Services

2013

  • Danielle Hanson, Paramedic - Western Lane Ambulance
  • Dale Montgomery, Paramedic - American Medical Response (Multnomah County)
Life Saving Medal