By Matt de Simone
Last week at the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors meeting, Fire & EMS Chief Jason Ferguson recognized recipients of awards given by the Regional EMS Councils.
The Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS received the Outstanding EMS Agency award given to an EMS agency that exemplifies outstanding professionalism and service to its community; whose high level of patient care is evident by innovative training, community awareness, preventive health programs, public relations efforts and participation in local, regional and statewide EMS systems.
Emergency Communications Manager Nicole Manspile won the award for Outstanding Contributions to EMS Telecommunication which awards an emergency medical telecommunicator, public safety answering point administrator, supervisor or training officer whose outstanding dedication and service has demonstrated an exceptional contribution to the improved delivery of emergency medical services in the local, regional or statewide EMS system.
Dr. Carol Bernier DO, Operational Medical Director (Botetourt, Roanoke City, Salem) received the award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Emergency Preparedness and Response which recognizes an EMS physician who exemplifies outstanding leadership and dedication in the exercise of prehospital care.
Botetourt County Emergency Manager Daniel Murray won the award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Emergency Preparedness and Response. He won this award for his comprehensive and/or significant accomplishments for programs that provide preparedness, response and recovery from natural, man-made and preplanned events, which cause a significant impact on the agency and the community. These activities should directly relate to and impact the provision of emergency medical care during these events.
All regional award recipients will go on to be submitted for consideration at the state level for the Governor’s EMS Awards.
