Praise, Awards Heaped upon EMS Workers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Outstanding paramedics, EMTs and other EMS employees were lauded for their service at last night’s annual Louisville EMS Awards Banquet.

Nearly 100 people attended the ceremony at Masterson’s in Old Louisville , where agency employees were given accolades that included awards for excellence in teaching, being rookie of the year and giving “110 percent.”

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