Ambulance: Awards/Recognitions

River Falls Ambulance honors its internal members as well as the community for all the hard work and dedication they put into improving our ambulance service each year.

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These honored awards are outlined as follows:

Mike Stuttgen Excellence In EMS Award

This award was created in Dec 2005 to honor a past Director and EMT of River Falls Ambulance, Mike Stuttgen. It is awarded to an individual in the community that has displayed superior excellence in EMS. This recipient has made a difference in pre-hospital patient care. It calls for above and beyond the call of duty contributions of society. This recipient was an advocate in practice, example and actions for the betterment of pre-hospital EMS in River Falls.

Run Hog

Awarded to the volunteer EMT with the most ambulance calls for the year.

Time Out Award

Awarded to the volunteer EMT with the most hours on call for the year.

Clean Sweep Award (Ended in 2004)

Awarded to the volunteer EMT with the most time spent on cleaning and maintenance on the ambulances or at the station.

Best Meeting & Training Attendance

Awarded to the volunteer EMT with the best business and training attendance.

Partner in EMS Award

Awarded to a local business in the community for the advancement and promotion of EMS through action and involvement with River Falls EMS and the community.

Friend in EMS Award

Awarded to an individual in the community for the advancement and promotion of EMS through action and involvement with River Falls EMS and the community.

 Yearly Awards & Recognitions

 
2007
2006
Mike Stuttgen Excellence in EMS Award
None for 2007Scott & Mary Ripley
Run Hog Award
Garrett Gill with 188 callsJessi Andrews with 213 calls
Time Out Award
Garrett Gill with 1878 hoursJessi Andrews with 1998 hours
Best Meeting & Training Attendance
Deanne Claypool with 26/30Doug Dartsch
Business in EMS Award
United Hospital Cardiology ServicesRed Wing Fire Dept
Individual in EMS Award
Karen Swenson, RFAHDr. Tim Steinmetz, Medical Director

 

 
2005
2004
Mike Stuttgen Excellence in EMS Award
Mike StuttgenNA
Run Hog Award
Kelly Ebben with 202 callsWes Halvorsen with 196 calls
Time Out Award
Jessi Andrews with 1804 hoursWes Halvorsen with 3116 hours
Clean Sweep Award
NAKelly Ebben
Best Meeting & Training Attendance
Gary ElorantaHolly Donath
Business in EMS Award
River Falls Area HospitalRiver Falls Lions Club
Individual in EMS Award
Dr. Greg Goblirsch, Medical DirectorJon Aubart & Dan Vance

 

 
2003
2002
Wisconsin EMS Association Award
NA2002 Wisconsin Ambulance Service of the Year
Run Hog Award
Marlon Quiggle with 180 callsTammy Ostby
Time Out Award
Wes Halvorsen with 2338 hoursWes Halvorsen
Clean Sweep Award
Jessi AndrewsMarlon Quiggle & Matt Milder
Best Meeting & Training Attendance
Jason SammonTodd Kruger
Business in EMS Award
River Falls Fire DeptRiver Falls 1st Responders & River Falls Journal
Individual in EMS Award
Bill Powell & Amy Carroll-OlsonDale Jorgenson (Riverland Laser)

 

 
2001
 
Run Hog Award
Wes Halvorsen
Time Out Award
Wes Halvorsen
Clean Sweep Award
Wes Halvorsen
Best Meeting & Training Attendance
Wes Halvorsen
Business in EMS Award
Dicks IGA & 1st National Bank of River Falls
Individual in EMS Award
Tammy Ducklow