On Thursday, May 14th, BIFD was recognized for lifesaving efforts at the 42nd annual EMS Awards Ceremony sponsored by the Westchester Regional EMS Council. The award was presented in recognition of a cardiac arrest save that occurred in January 2014. Congratulations to everyone who was recognized for their efforts at this incident:

Lifesaving Award:
Franklin Jopek - Firefighter, Banksville FD
Robert Farquhar - Ex-Chief, Banksville FD
Walter Watson - Fire Chief/EMT, Banksville FD
Stephen D'Angelone - Paramedic, Westchester EMS

EMS Citation:
Terence Carthy - EMT, Armonk FD
Joseph McConnell - EMT, Armonk FD
Mitchell Sime - Ex-Chief, Armonk FD

Link to WREMSCO photos from the event: https://wremsco.shutterfly.com/