St. Louis Fire Department's Life Saving Awards 2011 (Part 2)

The next Lifesaving Award recognized Firefighters George Anderson, Vince Monti, Mark Nagel, and Jim Eaton, who responded to a three-story brick building fire that was about 40% engulfed in flames.  Through sheer determination and not inconsiderable risk to themselves, they were able to rescue by ladder victims trapped on the rear porch and 2nd floor roof.  Due to the rapid growth of the fire, it is quite likely all those rescued would have been severely injured or perished had it not been for the timely intervention of these great individuals.  Shown above are:  Rebecca Davis, FF Jim Eaton, FF George Anderson and FF Vince Monti.

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Paramedic Crew Chief Jonathan Fueglein (2nd from left), FF/EMT Jessica Jackson and members of Engine 29C (Ken Sturma, Ronald Jones, Matt Kotraba and Galen Taylor) were recognized for their teamwork in reviving a baby that was not breathing. Jackson reported, "We did hear the baby cry right before we left the hospital -- one of the best feelings I've ever felt!"

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The next Lifesaving Award was presented to Paramedic Supervisor James Sweaney (center), Paramedic Crew Chief Bill Miller, EMT Aaron Wiemann (left) and the members of Engine Co. 31A for their team effort on a call for a toddler in cardiac arrest.  The child was defibrillated and experienced spontaneous circulation and breathing.  According to St. Louis Children's Hospital, the toddler had suffered cardiac arrest due to a rare deficiency that was treated.

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Last June at a local hotel where a groom was preparing for his wedding day, he discovered a lifeless adolescent in the pool.  He rescued the boy and performed CPR until relieved by the first responders EMT Chris Jenkerson, Paramedic Matt Walton, Paramedic Supervisor Ellen Tisell, and members of Engine Co. 28B.  The rescued young man and his family returned to St. Louis the week of this award ceremony to reunite with all the first responders who saved his life that day.

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From left:  Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson, J. Curtis Engler, Rebecca Davis, Paramedic Bhavin Mehta and EMT Kathrine Green listen as emcee Ned Fryer conveys to the audience how Mehta and Green provided life saving interventions to a City Police Officer suffering from a near fatal gunshot wound to the throat.

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The next Lifesaving Award was presented to Firefighters Stanley Baynes, Kevin Busse (right), Thomas Mindak and Areon Clay, members of the Marine Task Force, who responded to a call for a person thrown off the Poplar Street Bridge. They were able to locate the individual, pull him from the water, administer oxygen and due to their swift actions, save the man's life.

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Congratulations to Paramedic Chad Metz on receiving a Lifesaving Award!

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Emcee Ned Fryer (left) and Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson (right) do the honors of presenting Stars of Life Awards to longtime Fire Department employees EMT Donald Jones, PCC Joslyn Hampton, PCC William Barnett and PCC Jonathan Fueglein.  Congratulations and thank you for your service to the City and to the citizens of St. Louis.

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Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson presents a special award to Capt. Derrick Phillips for his work on the "Smoke Detectors Save Lives" campaign.

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Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson gives special awards to Cynthia Dixon and Capt. Derrick Phillips for their work on the Safer Grant, which resulted in the saving of firefighter jobs.

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