KVFD Firefighters/EMTs Recognized at the EMS Awards
 
By KVFD
May 20, 2016
 

As part of annual EMS week activities, the Chester County EMS Council, Inc. recognized EMS providers from the County last night at the Red Clay Room. We are proud of all who were recognized. Great work!

The following KVFD firefighters received awards:

1. Clinical Save:
Crew Members: Jason McCully, David Wallace
Synopsis: On March 6, 2015, at 12pm, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance was dispatched to Quarry Rd with Medic 93 for an unresponsive person. Prior to EMS arrival, disposition was upgraded to cardiac arrest. Upon arrival of Ambulance 8 and Medic 93 the patient was found to be in respiratory arrest, not cardiac arrest. BLS crew provided interventions while waiting for ALS interventions to start, which impacted the outcome of the patient.

2. Clinical Save:
Crew Members: Kevin Bambrick, Steven Beiermeister (Ambulance 8), Robert Guiney (Medic 93)
Synopsis: On May 21, 2015, at 1:20am, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance and Medic 93 was dispatched to Harry Road for chest pains. Upon arrival of the ambulance, the patient was found to be in cardiac arrest. BLS interventions were begun prior to transport while waiting for ALS to arrive, which positively impacted the outcome of the patient.

3. Clinical Save:
Crew Members: Geoffrey Burkhart, Justin Shultz, Peter D. Mango
Synopsis: On June 30, 2015, at 7:35pm, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance was dispatched to Lenover Hill Rd for a medical alarm. Ambulance crew arrived on location and found the patient in respiratory arrest. The disposition was upgraded adding a medic from 93. BLS interventions were begun prior to arrival of ALS, which positively impacted the outcome of the patient.

4. Clinical Save:
Crew Members: Robert Guiney, Stephanie Klinger, Jason McCully, Justin Shultz, David Wallace
Synopsis: On July 17, 2015, at 6:12am, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance and Medic 93 was dispatched to W. First Ave for a cardiac arrest. Ambulance crew began CPR upon arrival at the patient. AED was placed on the patient where a shock was advised. Shock was delivered where breathing and circulation returned. Fire crew assisted with removing the patient from the residence and placing the patient in the ambulance. BLS interventions prior to ALS arrival positively impacted the outcome of the patient.

5. Life Saving Clinical Excellence:
Crew Members: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole, Kelly Ratcliff, Regina Solecki (Chief and Ambulance 8)
Synopsis: On November 20, 2015, at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived on-scene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance, the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole, rapidly extricated the patient. Ambulance crew placed the patient on the stretcher and took the patient to the ambulance for safety and assessment. Patient was found to be on fire. BLS crew put the patient's burns out and began treating the patient's burns and other injuries until ALS arrived to begin ALS interventions. BLS interventions assisted in containing the burns and injuries and positively impacted the outcome of the patient.

6. Medal of Valor:
Crew: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole (Chief 8)
Synopsis: On November 20, 2015, at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived on-scene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance, the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole rapidly extricated the patient. Without the quick action of the police officers and fire chief, the patient's outcome most likely would have been worse than the injuries that were ultimately sustained.

7. BLS Practitioner of the Year: Fire Capt. Josh Schreiber
Our Capt. Schreiber was nominated by his full-time employer, Chief Joe Carmen at Elverson - Honey Brook Area EMS, for this very prestigious award and we are happy to share him with "89."

An Emergency Medical Technician who is currently certified in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who has made a significant contribution in any of the following areas:
Education and training of pre-hospital personnel and/or the community,
Planning and development of Basic Life Support systems within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Leadership in the advancement of pre-hospital emergency care as an allied health profession,
Research in pre-hospital medicine,
Leadership in the advancement of existing Basic Life Support systems,
Actively providing care at the basic level,
Leadership among peers.

We also want to thank Career Staff Supervisor Regina Solecki who worked hard to track and detail these incidents for the nomination. These calls were just a few of the 1,100 EMC calls we handled in 2015.

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Clinical Save: Crew Members: Kevin Bambrick, Steven Beiermeister (Ambulance 8), Robert Guiney (Medic 93) Synopsis: On May 21, 2015 at 1:20am, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance and Medi c93 was dispatched to 400 Harry Rd for chest pains. Upon arrival of the ambulance, the patient was found to be in cardiac arrest. BLS interventions were begun prior to transport while waiting for ALS to arrive, which positively impacted the outcome of the patient.
Clinical Save: Crew Members: Kevin Bambrick, Steven Beiermeister (Ambulance 8), Robert Guiney (Medic 93) Synopsis: On May 21, 2015 at 1:20am, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance and Medi c93 was dispatched to 400 Harry Rd for chest pains. Upon arrival of the ambulance, the patient was found to be in cardiac arrest. BLS interventions were begun prior to transport while waiting for ALS to arrive, which positively impacted the outcome of the patient.
Life Saving Clinical Excellence: Crew Members: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole, Kelly Ratcliff, Regina Solecki (Chief and Ambulance 8) Synopsis: On November 20, 2015 at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived onscene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole, rapidly extricated the patient. Ambulance crew placed the patient on the stretcher and took the patient to the ambulance for safety and assessment. Patient was found to be on fire. BLS crew put the patient's burns out and began treating the patient's burns and other injuries until ALS arrived to begin ALS interventions. BLS interventions assisted in containing the burns and injuries and positively impacted the outcome of the patient. The Parkesburg police officers were not able to attend.
Life Saving Clinical Excellence: Crew Members: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole, Kelly Ratcliff, Regina Solecki (Chief and Ambulance 8) Synopsis: On November 20, 2015 at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived onscene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole, rapidly extricated the patient. Ambulance crew placed the patient on the stretcher and took the patient to the ambulance for safety and assessment. Patient was found to be on fire. BLS crew put the patient's burns out and began treating the patient's burns and other injuries until ALS arrived to begin ALS interventions. BLS interventions assisted in containing the burns and injuries and positively impacted the outcome of the patient. The Parkesburg police officers were not able to attend.
 
Life Saving Clinical Excellence: Crew Members: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole, Kelly Ratcliff, Regina Solecki (Chief and Ambulance 8) Synopsis: On November 20, 2015 at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived onscene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole, rapidly extricated the patient. Ambulance crew placed the patient on the stretcher and took the patient to the ambulance for safety and assessment. Patient was found to be on fire. BLS crew put the patient's burns out and began treating the patient's burns and other injuries until ALS arrived to begin ALS interventions. BLS interventions assisted in containing the burns and injuries and positively impacted the outcome of the patient.
Life Saving Clinical Excellence: Crew Members: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole, Kelly Ratcliff, Regina Solecki (Chief and Ambulance 8) Synopsis: On November 20, 2015 at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived onscene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole, rapidly extricated the patient. Ambulance crew placed the patient on the stretcher and took the patient to the ambulance for safety and assessment. Patient was found to be on fire. BLS crew put the patient's burns out and began treating the patient's burns and other injuries until ALS arrived to begin ALS interventions. BLS interventions assisted in containing the burns and injuries and positively impacted the outcome of the patient.
Clinical Save: Crew Members: Robert Guiney, Stephanie Klinger, Jason McCully, Justin Shultz, David Wallace Synopsis: On July 17, 2015 at 6:12am, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance and Medic 93 was dispatched to 527 W. First Ave for a cardiac arrest. Ambulance crew began CPR upon arrival at the patient. AED was placed on the patient where a shock was advised. Shock was delivered where breathing and circulation returned. Fire crew assisted with removing the patient from the residence and placing the patient in the ambulance. BLS interventions prior to ALS arrival positively impacted the outcome of the patient.
Clinical Save: Crew Members: Robert Guiney, Stephanie Klinger, Jason McCully, Justin Shultz, David Wallace Synopsis: On July 17, 2015 at 6:12am, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance and Medic 93 was dispatched to 527 W. First Ave for a cardiac arrest. Ambulance crew began CPR upon arrival at the patient. AED was placed on the patient where a shock was advised. Shock was delivered where breathing and circulation returned. Fire crew assisted with removing the patient from the residence and placing the patient in the ambulance. BLS interventions prior to ALS arrival positively impacted the outcome of the patient.
 
Clinical Save: Crew Members: Geoffrey Burkhart, Justin Shultz, Peter Mango Synopsis: On June 30, 2015 at 7:35pm, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance was dispatched to 885 Lenover Hill Rd for a medical alarm. Ambulance crew arrived on location and found the patient in respiratory arrest. The disposition was upgraded adding a medic from 93. BLS interventions were begun prior to arrival of ALS, which positively impacted the outcome of the patient. Geoff was unable to attend due to other commitments.
Clinical Save: Crew Members: Geoffrey Burkhart, Justin Shultz, Peter Mango Synopsis: On June 30, 2015 at 7:35pm, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance was dispatched to 885 Lenover Hill Rd for a medical alarm. Ambulance crew arrived on location and found the patient in respiratory arrest. The disposition was upgraded adding a medic from 93. BLS interventions were begun prior to arrival of ALS, which positively impacted the outcome of the patient. Geoff was unable to attend due to other commitments.
Fire Capt. Josh Schreiber(2nd from the right) who was named BLS Practitioner of the Year.
Fire Capt. Josh Schreiber(2nd from the right) who was named BLS Practitioner of the Year.
 
Clinical Save: Crew Members: Jason McCully, David Wallace Synopsis: On March 6, 2015 at 12pm, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance was dispatched to 850 Quarry Rd with Medic 93 for an unresponsive person. Prior to EMS arrival, disposition was upgraded to cardiac arrest. Upon arrival of Ambulance 8 and Medic 93 the patient was found to be in respiratory arrest, not cardiac arrest. BLS crew provided interventions while waiting for ALS interventions to start, which impacted the outcome of the patient. Photo by Katherine Wallace
Clinical Save: Crew Members: Jason McCully, David Wallace Synopsis: On March 6, 2015 at 12pm, Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance was dispatched to 850 Quarry Rd with Medic 93 for an unresponsive person. Prior to EMS arrival, disposition was upgraded to cardiac arrest. Upon arrival of Ambulance 8 and Medic 93 the patient was found to be in respiratory arrest, not cardiac arrest. BLS crew provided interventions while waiting for ALS interventions to start, which impacted the outcome of the patient. Photo by Katherine Wallace
J McCully (L) and K. Bambrick (R) Photo by Katherine Wallace
J McCully (L) and K. Bambrick (R) Photo by Katherine Wallace
 
Medal of Valor: Crew: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole (Chief 8) Synopsis: On November 20, 2015 at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived onscene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole rapidly extricated the patient. Without the quick action of the police officers and fire chief the patient's outcome most likely would have been worse than the injuries that were ultimately sustained. The Parkesburg police officers were not able to attend.
Medal of Valor: Crew: Rodney Discher, Rick Moran (Parkesburg PD), Brian Gathercole (Chief 8) Synopsis: On November 20, 2015 at 12:35am, Keystone Valley Fire Department and Medic 93 was dispatched to Rt 10 in front of 151 N. Church St for a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 8 arrived onscene and confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival of the rescue truck and ambulance the pick-up truck with entrapment caught fire. Officer Discher, Sgt. Moran, and Fire Chief Gathercole rapidly extricated the patient. Without the quick action of the police officers and fire chief the patient's outcome most likely would have been worse than the injuries that were ultimately sustained. The Parkesburg police officers were not able to attend.