Tragically, Tim’s legs were traumatically amputated during a 9-1-1 response on a highway.  He relayed his impressive story of tenacity and determination through words and video that left the crowd riveted to their feet.   The Star of Life medals were distributed to the 77 persons being recognized and it’s on to dinner in DC… Big day full of Hill visit training and meetings with US Senators and Representatives.

American Medical Response

Tracy, CA

A 20-year EMS veteran, Louis, along with his parents and two brothers, emigrated from Nicaragua to the United States in 1983 when he was 17 years old. Arriving in this country knowing very little English, Louis quickly learned the language, graduated from high school and shortly after started his career in medicine as a medical assistant before becoming a paramedic. Known throughout AMR’s Alameda County operations as a superb clinician and field training educator, Louis is a seasoned professional who has dedicated his career to making a difference in the community he serves. Whether working with local fire departments to provide flu and H1N1 vaccines to the public or providing Spanish translation for patients by phone while off duty, Louis’ commitment to excellence and compassion for his patients sets him apart from the rest.

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Arizona Ambulance Transport

Sierra Vista, AZ

Veronica was born in Douglas, Arizona to Arlin and Lydia Waters; she has four brothers and one sister. Veronica married Travis Adcock in 2001, and has three sons and two step children, Creed and Cole Christinat, George, Travis and Shasta Adcock.
Veronica began her career in Emergency Services by volunteering with Elfrida Fire Department in 1993. She started with a Basic Wildland Fire Certificate and Structure Fire I and II Certifications. Although she was not certified as an EMT, she responded to assist with EMS runs and developed an interest. Veronica likes helping people. In 1995 she obtained her EMT certification and in 1998 was certified as a Paramedic. She was hired full time with the Bisbee Fire Department where she worked for nearly 9 years. Elfrida Fire Department, having expanded and increased its level of service recruited me back to the Department as paid full time Firefighter/Paramedic.

For the past two years, she has been employed as a full-time Paramedic with Arizona Ambulance of Douglas where her primary mission is to provide long distance healthcare transportation services to individuals requiring in-patient services at a higher level of care than what is available in the rural community.

Veronica’s hobbies are camping, hunting and fishing. She does all of these activities with her family which is her favorite past time.

Life Ambulance Service, Inc.

El Paso, TX

Vanessa is being honored for her loyalty and dedication to Life Ambulance Service, Inc. and the EMS profession. She always has a positive attitude and always has a smile on her face. Vanessa enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the movies and shopping.

Vanessa got her EMT-B at Life Ambulance EMS Academy and has been an EMT-B for 2 years. She is currently working on obtaining her EMT-Intermediate and plans on also obtaining her paramedic in the future.

An exceptional event that clearly exhibited Vanessa’s commitment and compassion and exemplary courage was a recent roll over accident in which a child was ejected from the vehicle and 2 other people were injured. Vanessa stabilized and comforted the child while her partner triaged the scene. Vanessa also attended the other patients and in doing so, demonstrated leadership and extreme compassion to all those involved.

LifeCare Ambulance Service

Battle Creek, MI

Corey started his EMS career in 1992, and has been a paramedic since 1993. Corey recently completed training to become an EMS Instructor-Coordinator. In 1997 Corey came to LifeCare Ambulance Service as a paramedic assigned to the Branch County operations. In this capacity Corey has demonstrated a high level of clinical performance and developed training skills that he has applied to internal training sessions as well as working with other public safety agencies. Corey’s devotion to duty and to the delivery of competent, compassionate, and safe care to LifeCare patients is made evident in the work he does.

In addition to his duties as a medic, Corey has led the efforts of LifeCare Ambulance Service’s American Heart Association’s Community Training Center. His leadership has led to a significant growth of local CPR training in the Branch County Community. Corey is also a member of the Tri-Township Fire Department in Sturgis, serving as a part-paid firefighter within his hometown community.

Corey is certified in ACLS, Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP), PHTLS, AHA CPR Instructor, and as a UMBC Critical Care Paramedic.

Community Ambulance Service

Zanesville, OH

Joseph has been a part of the Community Ambulance Service family since 2000. He has served in multiple roles acting as an EMT, Dispatcher, Paramedic, and Critical Care Paramedic on a Mobile ICU. He is actively involved as a Field Training Officer (FTO) who mentors new EMS providers. He also played an integral roll in the development of the FTO program. He continually displays a never-ending positive attitude and willingness to help out wherever he is needed. He has been apart of national hurricane relief efforts and has been frequently recognized as Employee of the Year and has earned numerous medical awards. Everyone at Community Ambulance Service is proud to be able to serve those who need us most by working side-by-side such a positive and caring paramedic. On behalf of the Community Ambulance Service team, we wish to thank Joe Baker for his service and recommend him as a 2010 AAA Star of Life.

Rural/Metro Medical Services

Rochester, NY

Mark is being honored for his dedication to Rural/Metro Medical Services. He has served the EMS community since 1984. Mark is a highly respected paramedic whose primary focus is taking care of his patients. He is friendly, compassionate and is always professional in his actions. Co-workers would describe Mark as a team player with a laid back attitude. Mark has served on various committees and specialty teams at Rural/Metro. He is a model paramedic for the EMS community of Rochester, N.Y.

He enjoys hunting, fishing and is a proud member of Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). In the SCAA Mark has served as an amateur race car driver. Mark is happily married for 11 years with 4 children and 3 grandchildren.

Hunter’s Ambulance Service, Inc.

Meriden, CT

Donna Batchelder has been with Hunter’s Ambulance Service for more than 9 years. This employee continues to be a leader by example. She is reliable, dependable and confident, all the while being friendly and kind.

In 2009, the Meriden Elks, Meriden Kiwanis Club and the Meriden Rotary Club joined together for the purpose of recognizing an individual from EMS for the Annual Emergency Service Personnel Recognition Award. This award is for the individual that goes above and beyond their particular professional duties. Selected by her EMS peers, Donna won this prestigious award.

In 2005 and in 2009 Donna was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for EMS/EMT. In 2005 she also received the Employee of the Year Award. She has been described by her supervisors as the “go to person” for dispatch and operations. They all know she can get the job done and that it will be a job done well. She provides continuous quality care to her patients.

We are proud to have such a dedicated and caring employee, and we hope she continues to be a valuable member of our team.

Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc.

Lafayette, LA

Aimee was voted by her peers as the Acadian Ambulance Basic of the Year. Employed with Acadian since 2009, Aimee is stationed in Orange County, Texas. A resident of Silsbee, TX, Aimee is well known for treating her patients as though they were her loved ones.

Aimee is nothing less than a dedicated employee, well-respected by her community, and known to brighten everyone’s day with her attitude, willingness to help, consideration and dedication. She is punctual, organized and her attention to detail makes Aimee the perfect partner.

Aimee’s Acadian family is confident that she will represent Acadian Ambulance to the full degree that is expected of this honor as EMT of the Year and as our Star in Washington, D.C.