Parker County (TX) Hospital District Paramedics Nominated for Cardiac Save

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Parker County Hospital District EMS paramedics, John Wheeler, Taylor Cottongame, and Brooke Bettinger have been nominated for a 2024 RISE Award. This unique national awards program is designed to honor first responders who go above and beyond the call of duty.  

Community members, friends and family may each vote once per day until January 19, 2024, by clicking on the link below. The top 10 finalists with the most votes in each category will then be reviewed by a panel of judges. Winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip with a guest to Axon Week (Miami, April 22-26), a $1,000 valued gift and an Axon Roadshow celebration.

Axon’s RISE Awards showcase the extraordinary courage, compassion and dedication to community demonstrated by officers and agencies across the country,” said Axon CEO and founder Rick Smith. “Our hope is that the stories of heroism and valor highlighted through these awards will inspire others as much as they inspire us.”

This remarkable journey began on September 4, 2023, during a workout when a patient experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. Her friend quickly called 911 and began CPR.

Thanks to the actions of PCHD EMS, Parker County ESD 1 Fire Department, and her friend Shawna, the patient was given a second chance at life. 

You can watch the body-worn-camera footage of these lifesaving actions here.

All parties have consented to the release of the video.  

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