05/20/2026
Happy EMS Week! 🚑
We want to take a moment to shine a massive spotlight on our own. This year's national theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together", and nobody embodies that spirit quite like the dedicated professionals right here at LaPorte County EMS.
Day or night, rain, shine, or snowdrift, these individuals answer the call with unmatched skill, steady hands, and deep compassion for our community.
Please join us in celebrating the incredible men and women recognized during this year's EMS Week Awards Ceremony!👏
Award Recipients🏅
Paramedic Of The Year Award: FTO/Paramedic Blake Hubbard
EMT Of The Year Award: EMT Zack Muller
Dedication of Service Award: Retired Paramedic Jeff Rose
Distinguished Hoosier Award: Retired Paramedic Jeff Rose
First Responder Of The Year: Scott Kleckner, Lacrosse VFD
Years Of Service & Dedication Pins🎖
Retired Paramedic Jeff Rose, 45 years
Accounts Receiving Paula Purkal, 30 years
Lieutenant/Paramedic Anji Miller, 25 years
EMT Beth Montague, 25 years
Captain/Paramedic Jen Sabie, 20 years
Paramedic Richard Eddy, 15 years
Paramedic John Schick, 10 years
Lieutenant/Paramedic Amanda Collins, 5 years
FTO/Paramedic Dexter Watkins, 5 years
FTO/Paramedic Brandon Kosloski, 5 years
Congratulations to all of this year's award and pin recipients, it's certainly well deserved! 🎉