LEWISBURG — Late last year, Lewisburg Village Council honored several members of the Lewisburg Fire/EMS Department for lifesaving efforts during two cardiac incidents.
During a Dec. 2, council meeting, the LEU/LFD members were recognized for their exemplary service. According to a recent press release, Assistant Chief Pat Fink, Lt. Tim Kring, Lt. Aaron Kimmel, EMT-A Cindy Pottenger, Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Erbaugh, Firefighter/Paramedic Mallory Creech, Firefighter/Paramedic, Allie Kring and Firefighter/EMT Tenille Lawrence were given commendations for saving the lives of two individuals in the past year.
“Both Mike Imhoff and Janice Bricker suffered medical emergencies that could have resulted in death, if not for the quick and efficient medical care provided by these individuals,” the release noted.
It continued, “The two incidents that led to the personnel receiving citations were heart-related. In both patients, the signs and symptoms included unresponsiveness, non-breathing, and unconsciousness, resulting in the need for advanced cardiac care. Utilizing devices and equipment Lewisburg citizens have graciously provided to the department through tax levies, not only were two lives saved, but moreover, the patients were able to make a full recovery and resume normal daily activities.
“These calls for assistance exemplify two important aspects. First, the importance of a community-based CPR program as a vital link in the chain of survival. The one incident proves the difference made when a family member identifies the seriousness of their loved one’s condition and begins CPR while activating 9-1-1. Without these procedures, the outcome could have ended considerably different. Second is having committed department members providing excellent service through competent skills and quality care. Through the passion of our members, the lives of these two citizens were saved.”
The release noted, “For those that serve in the Fire/EMS field, one of the most rewarding accomplishments any member can experience is to know that their actions contributed to saving the life of another human being. The Lewisburg Fire/EMS Department strives to provide the highest quality of care to the citizens they protect by delivering emergency medical services efficiently and effectively. Accountability and compassion guide us to provide optimal customer service.”
“We would be remiss if we did not express our thanks to the individuals that were assisted along with their spouses for attending the ceremony and meeting those department members that provided the emergency lifesaving care at a time when it was needed the most,” officials concluded.
