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
Left to right: Candace Hamilton, NREMTP - OHA EMS Deputy Director
Joyce Himes, EMT, David Lehrfeld, MD - OHA EMS Medical Director
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)