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BCEMS Merit Award Program

Butler County EMS administers a "Merit Program" to recognize rare, unique, or outstanding achievements performed by our EMS attendants. The Merit Program operates through a nomination, review and award process that is conducted annually.

On average, one of every five nominations results in the award of a Merit Program citation. In recognition of their accomplishment, Merit Program award recipients are presented citation bars that are worn on the attendant’s uniform.

Below is a complete list of all BCEMS Merit Program awards, an outline of the award's criteria, and a list of all award recipients (both past and present).

AD PROGRAM AWARDS

The BCEMS AD Program (Achievement Designation) program is designed to allow well-motivated and interested employees with a "roadmap" to advancement within the department. Participants must work to attain various competencies in both the clinical and operational areas of the department. Those employees that have gained promotion in the AD Program are essentially the non-commissioned officers of the EMS Department and stand ready for promotion to officer positions.

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AD Level 2 (L2) Black with Silver Stars

Employees that have attained AD Level 2 have demonstrated a basic knowledge of the administrative principles behind the operational and clincial aspects of the department.

Current Staff: Gabriel Shults

AD Level 2 (L2) Black with Gold Stars

In 2011, significant changes were made to the structure and requirements of the AD Program. L2 personnel that wear gold rather than silver stars earned their L2 promotion prior to the new AD Program implementation and also posses a basic knowledge of the administrative principles behind the operational and clinical aspects of the department.

Current Staff: Debbie Davis, Chris Gray, Jeff Johnson, & Joe Menadue

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AD Level 3-O or C (L3) Black with Silver Stars

The L3-O and L3-C levels (Operations and Clinical) are promotions given to individuals that have shown a clear understanding of administrative functions that govern the Operations and Clinical Divsions of BCEMS. Not only are these individuals fully qualified to administer certain operational or clincial department functions, but most gained specific areas of expertise during their program participation.

Current Staff: Scott Stueven (L3-O), Steve Storm (L3-O), Josh Whiteside (L3-O)

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AD Level 3 (Full L3) Black with Gold Stars

"Full" L3 promotions are given to individuals that have attained the mastery described above of an L3 in BOTH the Operations and Clinical Divisions of BCEMS.

Current Staff: Byron McNary

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AD Level 4 (L4) Black with Gold Stars

The L4 promotion is reserved for only the most experienced and capable members of the staff. Any individual that has attained promotion to the L4 level had not only gained complete mastery of nearly all critical department functions, but is also given this promotion to clearly signal their readiness for promotion to officer status.

Current Staff: None

Historical: Lt. Kevin Leis

MERIT PROGRAM AWARDS

* Represents current BCEMS staff & volunteers
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EMS MEDAL OF HONOR

The highest award issued is reserved for an individual who, with full knowledge of the risk, performed an outstanding act in the line of duty that presented imminent personal hazard and benefited an individual patient or the general public.

Larry Charles*, 2000
Jeff Johnson*, 2011
Joe Megredy, 2000
Steve Seymour, 2000
Frank Williams*, 2000

EMS MEDAL OF VALOR

Awarded for an outstanding act in the line of duty with significant risk to self involved.

Kevin Leis*, 2011
Dillon McArthur*, 2011
Dan Pugh, 2008
Jason Runnalls*, 2011
Ashly Runnells*, 2011
Lindsey Shaw, 2008
Steve Storm*, 2011

REMEMBRANCE MEDAL

Worn with respect in honor of a lost friend by technicians that have lost a partner or provided direct EMS care to a fallen comrade.

Debbie Davis*, 2009
Carla Ficken*, 2009
Scott Stueven*, 2009

LIFESAVING MEDAL

Awarded to an individual who performed an act in the line of duty that through prompt, alert, and precise medical care or action, resulted in saving a life. This includes, and is primarily awarded for, the field resuscitation of individuals in full cardiac arrest who are later released from medical care and returned to a productive, normal, and functional life at least equivalent to the quality of life they enjoyed prior to the arrest event.

Kenny Allman, 2002, 2003
Kim Barnes, 2007(2)
Shelly Black, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2002
Stacey Blair, 2010
Bob Brautman, 2010
Bradley Brown, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Jeb Burress, 1995, 2003, 2004
Shannon Buss*, 2007
Chris Cannon, 1999, 2000, 2002
Larry Charles*, 1997, 1998, 2006(2), 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
Russell Clark, 2007(2)
Brett Cole, 1995
Quentin Cunningham, 1999, 2000
Debbie Davis*, 2006
Curtis Diehl, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003
Jeff Dilliard, 1998
Dom Domebo*, 2007
Carla Ficken*, 2007(2), 2010
John Foulston*, 2010
Elizabeth Foster, 2003
Stuart Funk*, 2007
Jeremy Goerzen*, 2009, 2011
Chris Gray*, 2006(2)
Daniel Green*, 2011
Francine Harp*, 2007(2), 2010
Grant Helferich*, 1995, 2000
Sabrina Henry, 1997
Jeanneatte Hurly, 2002
Jeff Johnson*, 2008, 2009, 2010(2)
Ken Keller, 1998
Brad Klein, 2010
Darrel Kohls*, 2003, 2005(2), 2007, 2010
Shawn Lamm*, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
Kevin Leis*, 2009
Patrick Light, 1998
Dillon McArthur*, 2008(2)
Kathy Miller*, 1998
Clayton Neufeld*, 2011
Titus Norris, 2000
Dan Pugh, 2006, 2008, 2009(2)
Tracy Relph, 2005
Mark Riddle, 2000
Deryk Ruddle, 2005, 2008
Jason Runnalls*, 2007(2)
Ashly Runnells*, 2009
Brandon Russell*, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010
Chris Shaft*, 2005
Bryan Shastid, 2008
Amy Sobanek, 2005, 2009
Steve Storm*, 2010
Scott Stueven*, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011
Fran Trent*, 2003, 2006, 2006, 2011
Veronica Trip*, 2009, 2010
Kevin Webster*, 2007
Gene White, 2000
Josh Whiteside*, 2008, 2009
Amy Wiebe, 2006

EXCEPTIONAL DUTY MEDAL

Awarded to an individual for a highly creditable accomplishment bringing acclaim to him/herself, his/her department, or the EMS profession. This act can be the result of training, devotion to duty, rare or unique dedicated service to the EMS department, or dedicated service to the public. The achievement is clearly creditable to that individual’s accomplishments, activities, and actions, and in a unique contribution with lasting positive effects and/or changes.

Jeb Burress, 1996
Larry Charles*, 2005
Russell Clark, 2005
Brett Cole, 2002
Debbie Davis*, 2010
Jennifer Deere, 2003
Darrel Kohls*, 2005
Shawn Lamm*, 2003
Byron McNary*, 2011
Joe Megredy, 2005
Joe Mendadue*, 2011
Dan Pugh, 2010
Deryk Ruddle, 2007
Brandon Russell*, 2002, 2005
Chris Shaft*, 2007
Steve Storm*, 2007
Scott Stueven*, 2008
Frank Williams*, 1999

HONORABLE SERVICE MEDAL

Awarded to an individual for a creditable act in the line of duty that demonstrates original initiative and accomplishment. This act is one of a rare or unusual nature that directly impacted the life, health, or well being of an individual patient or the community.

Chris Atwater, 2007
Samie Byers, 2005(2), 2007
Chris Cannon, 2002
Larry Charles*, 2005
Paul Christner*, 2009
Russell Clark, 2005
Debbie Craig*, 2003, 2007
Amber Curtis, 2003
Debbie Davis*, 2009
Jennifer Deere, 2005
Curtis Diehl, 2003
Chris Gray*, 2003
Daniel Green*, 2011
Grant Helferich*, 2003, 2007
Jeff Johnson*, 2005, 2009
Dana Jordan, 2003
Darrel Kohls*, 2006(2), 2007
Shawn Lamm*, 2011
Kevin Leis*, 2007
Dillon McArthur*, 2011
Byron McNary*, 2011
Josh McNary*, 2011
Joe Megredy, 2005
Joe Menadue*, 2006, 2007
Beth Pompa*, 2003
Mark Riddle, 2003
Jason Runnalls*, 2005, 2006
Brandon Russell*, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007
Brad Schwintz*, 2003
Steve Storm*, 2009
Fran Trosper*, 2006
Kevin Webster*, 2007
Josh Whiteside*, 2007, 2011
Lisa Willhite, 2003

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL

Awarded for a highly unusual accomplishment in the line of duty that directly prevented serious injury or death of a third party.

Shawn Lamm*, 2008
Josh Whiteside*, 2008

DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER
SERVICE MEDAL

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated consistent, dependable, and quality volunteer service to EMS.

Debbie Craig*, 2009
Chris Gray*, 2005
George Kasper, 2002
Kevin Leis*, 2005
Beth Pompa*, 2006, 2009
Brad Schwintz*, 2003
Amy Sobanek, 2003
Kevin Webster*, 2007, 2009

EDUCATON/TRAINING
ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

Awarded to those individuals who complete, with exemplary fashion, a unique educational/training opportunity that allows for advanced EMS knowledge or practical skills. This includes the dedication of the recipient to obtain this education/training on his/her own initiative for the purpose of advancing themselves or bringing greater value to their contributions to the department. This award is also given to those individuals who advance their state certification level while employed by Butler County EMS.

Kenny Allman, 2003
Kim Barnes, 2006
Bob Brautman, 2006
Sarah Callier, 2009
Russell Clark, 2005
Brett Cole, 2002
Debbie Craig*, 2002
Quentin Cunningham, 2002
Amber Curtis, 2002
Debbie Davis*, 2002, 2005
Curtis Diehl,2002
Dom Domebo*, 2006
Torrey Easter, 2008
Collin Engraf*, 2011
Carla Ficken*, 2002, 2009
Elizabeth Foster, 2002, 2003
John Foulston*, 2010
Cristina Goodrich, 2006
Chris Gray*, 2005
Kaitlyn Heitman*, 2010, 2011
Matt Hogan*, 2009
Jeannette Hurley, 2002
Troy Jellison, 2005
Blad Klein*, 2008
Darrel Kohls*, 2005
Shawn Lamm*, 2002, 2005, 2010
Dillon McArthur*, 2009
Josh McNary*, 2010
Joe Megredy, 2002
Joe Menadue*, 2009
Kathy Miller*, 2002
Randi Mitchell, 2005
Aaron Parker, 2002
Beth Pompa*, 2002
Dan Pugh, 2006, 2009
Tracy Relph, 2002
Deryk Ruddle, 2006
Jason Runnalls*, 2005
Ashly Runnells*, 2009
Brandon Russell*, 2002
Gabe Shults*, 2010
Amy Sobanek, 2005
Steve Storm*, 2005, 2009
Veronica Tripp*, 2009
Fran Trosper*, 2006
Josh Whiteside*, 2006

ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT MEDAL

Awarded to individuals who have attained 65 hours of education from an accredited institution towards a degree program that is above and beyond the degree required for the technician’s current level of certification, and excluding those hours required to advance through various state level certifications. Primarily, the award is given to EMT-Bs and EMT-Is that have attained a minimum of an associate’s degree, or MICTs that have attained a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Kenny Allman, 2002
Bob Brautman, 2006
Jeb Burress, 2002
Sarah Callier, 2009
Chris Cannon, 2002
Larry Charles*, 2002
Russell Clark, 2003
Brett Cole, 2002
Clay Cox, 2002
Mike Crego*, 2005
Quentin Cunningham, 2002
Megan Davis, 2002
Ryan Evans, 2008
Elizabeth Foster, 2002
John Foulston*, 2010
Chris Gray*, 2005
Grant Helferich*, 2002
Dana Jordan, 2002
Darrel Kohls*, 2011
Dillon McArthur*, 2009, 2011
Kathy Miller*, 2002
Aaron Parker, 2002
Tracy Relph, 2002
Deryk Ruddle, 2006
Jason Runnalls*, 2011
Brandon Russell*, 2002, 2010
Amy Stockham*, 2010
Josh Whiteside*, 2005, 2009

FIELD DELIVERY AWARD

Awarded to any technician who competently and successfully delivers a baby in the pre-hospital setting.

Shannon Buss*, 2008
Larry Charles*, 2002
Paul Christner*, 2008
Debbie Davis*, 2005
Francine Harp*, 2008
Chris Shaft*, 2006
Steve Storm*, 2005, 2009
Scott Stueven*, 2005

WARTIME VETERAN RECOGNICITION MEDALS
(Theatre of Operation)

Awarded to any technician who served in the armed forces during wartime in a combat theatre. These medals clearly display the conflict in which the technician served and are intended to recognize and honor that technician’s service to the United States in specific theatres of operation.

Chris Atwater (US Army, Desert Storm), 2006
Stuart Funk*, (US Navy, Desert Storm), 2006
Chris Gray* (US Navy, Desert Storm), 2003
Curtis Diehl (US Army, Desert Storm), 2003
Deryk Ruddle (US Marine Corps, Desert Storm), 2006

ARMED FORCES VETERAN
RECOGNITION MEDAL

Awarded to any technician that served in the armed forces but does not qualify for a specific theatre of operation medal as outlined above and/or no specific theatre of operation award exists for the theatre in which the veteran served. Only veterans that have not received a Wartime Veteran Recognition Medal are eligible for this award.

Kyle Behymer (US Marine Corps), 2010
Russell Clark (US Army), 2007
Ryan Evans (US Army), 2008
Jeff Johnson* (US Army), 2008
Daniel Kliewer (US Army), 2007
Darrel Kohls* (US Navy), 2008
Byron McNary* (US Army), 2008
Juan Rebolledo* (Columbian Air Force), 2011

SPECIAL SERVICE AWARDS

Various and specialized merit awards given for highly unique situations that are recognized as deserving recognition but that do not fit the criteria for any other merit award.

Dom Domebo* (Gallantry LEO Service), 2009
Jeremy Goerzen* (Gallantry LEO Service), 2009

READY COMMENDATION

Awarded to any technician that has 15 years of professional service with BCEMS.

Larry Charles*, 2007
Grant Helferich*, 2007
Kathy Miller*, 2007
Beth Pompa*, 2010
Scott Stueven*, 2011
Kevin Webster*, 2010

UNIT CITATION MEDAL

Awarded to members of an operating unit or shift that, together, are cited for exemplary action during major responses, critical incidents, large scale events, or highly unusual situations when the entire unit/shift worked together to benefit the community or public during a major crisis or response.