Stars of Life 2011
Photo by Logan Sechler / Sechler Photography
Wisconsin Stars of Life 2011
Award Recipients
Click here to see the picture and award program booklet highlighting each Star of Life recipient.
| Jesse Ashwill |
Manager/EMT - Intermediate |
Ryan Brothers Ambulance-Ft Atkinson |
| Drew Bestland |
Flight Paramedic |
Mayo Clinic Medical Transport |
| Lori DeForest |
Critical Care Paramedic |
Ryan Brothers Ambulance |
| Shelley Donner |
EMT-P Dispatcher |
Gold Cross Ambulance - Fox Valley |
| Debra Draeger |
EMT-IV Tech |
Sullivan EMS |
| Carrie Fox |
Divisional Supervisor |
Paratech Ambulance |
| Brian Groebner |
EMT-P |
Tri-State Ambulance |
| Jennifer Hanson |
Training Coordinator EMT-P |
Baraboo District Ambulance |
| Kimberly Heine |
EMT-IV Tech |
Sullivan EMS |
| Kristin Johnson |
Lieutenant EMT-P |
Baraboo District Ambulance |
| Paul Manske |
Dispatcher |
Paratech Ambulance |
| Steve Radich |
Administrative Director |
Gold Cross Ambulance - Fox Valley |
| Danielle Scace-Centgraf |
EMT |
Meda-Care Ambulance |
| Randall Tompkins |
EMT |
Meda-Care Ambulance |
| Doug Schoen |
Medical Responder |
CMC Ambulance |
| Nick Turba |
Medical Responder |
CMC Ambulance |
| Barb Tyler-Lord |
EMT |
Brillion Ambulance |
| Caleb Vande Hei |
EMT-P |
County Rescue Services |
| Esther Vande Hei |
EMT-P |
County Rescue Services |
| Naomi Vande Hei |
EMT-P |
County Rescue Services |
| Paul Zuege |
EMT-IV Tech |
New London Family Med Center Ambulance |
Nominated by their respective ambulance service directors, twenty one EMS professionals were presented Stars of Life honors on September 21, 2011 and received award citations signed by Governor Scott Walker, and gold medallions from the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) and American Ambulance Association (AAA) organizations.
The Stars program and dinner banquet was held at the Tundra Lodge and Conference Center in Green Bay as part of the Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin Conference.
In addition, Stars recipients attended a daylong outing in Madison at the State Capitol on October 18, 2011 for "Stars Day at the Capitol", where a resolution was read and voted in their presence, in both the Senate and Assembly, on commending the Stars for their achievement and honors. A standing ovation was offered by elected leaders in both house chambers. Stars also met with their local Senators and Representatives for individual meetings and photos. To see our photo page dedicated to the capitol event, click the respective under score for our facebook photo page or PAAW website photo page.
According to PAAW President Patrick Ryan, "Stars stood up for EMS today at the State Capitol. It was nice to see their contributions and this award noted, honored and recognized."
Criteria for Stars of Life Honors
● Outstanding ambulance service employee.
● On-duty or off-duty service above the call of duty.
● Setting significant records.
● Skills and abilities as an EMS provider.
● Positive image and commitment demonstrated.
● Local leadership in developing community partnerships or programs.
Joint resolution by the Senate and Assembly commending the Stars of Life honorees, October 18, 2011.
Whereas, emergency medical service (EMS) professionals serve thousands of Wisconsinites every year and provide critical life−saving treatments and rescue operations throughout the state; and
Whereas, emergency medical personnel often work in dangerous situations to help those in need of immediate care, placing their own safety at risk; and
Whereas, the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) and the American Ambulance Association (AAA) are dedicated to advocating and promoting EMS and excellence in emergency medical care; and
Whereas, PAAW and AAA annually recognize as Stars of Life those EMS professionals who stand out among their peers for their exceptional achievements in emergency care and on September 21, 2011, honored 21 Stars of Life at a ceremony held in Green Bay, Wisconsin; and
Whereas, Stars of Life honorees are nominated by their respective ambulance service directors and awarded for accomplishments in EMS care as outstanding ambulance service employees; on−duty or off−duty service above the call of duty; setting significant records; skills and abilities as an EMS provider; positive image and commitment demonstrated; or local leadership in development of community partnerships or programs; and
Whereas, the 2011 Stars of Life honorees include those serving both rural and urban areas and represent the exceptional care that EMS professionals provide residents of our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, that the members of the Wisconsin legislature congratulate the 2011 Stars of Life honorees and commend those receiving this award for their achievements and continuing dedication to their patients and communities.
