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<br /> <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Recognition of Lifesaving Awards <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Anthony S. Paetznick, Director of Public Safety <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: <br /> <br /> <br />No comments to supplement this report _______ Comments attached ______ <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Conduct recognition by New Brighton Department of Public Safety for Life Saving Awards, <br />along with Dave Matteson, North Metro Ambulance Operations for Allina Health Emergency <br />Health Services, and Deputy Director Nancie Pass of the Ramsey County Emergency <br />Communications Center. <br /> <br />Legislative History: <br />Public Safety has a tradition of recognizing Lifesaving Awards during City Council meetings. <br /> <br />Explanation: <br />On August 19, 2017 around 2:51pm, a New Brighton resident suffered a diabetic episode. His <br />granddaughter, who at the time was only six-years of age, and her two-year-old brother were the <br />only others present during this medical emergency. The granddaughter intuitively recognized that <br />her grandfather needed help and dialed 911 from a cell phone but she did not know their location. <br />Thanks to her calm demeanor, including caring reassurance to her brother during the phone call, <br />and the determination of 911 staff from both the Ramsey County Emergency Communications <br />Center and Allina Health EMS, first responding police officers and ambulance personnel were <br />eventually directed to the scene and aid was rendered. During the course of the twelve-minute <br />phone conversation, the teamwork displayed between the dispatch staff and the young 911 caller <br />demonstrated a high-level of professionalism and compassionate guidance in utilizing a variety of <br />resources to determine the exact address of the emergency medical incident, assuring a positive <br />outcome for the victim. <br /> <br /> <br />________________________________________ <br />Anthony S. Paetznick <br />Director of Public Safety <br />AGENDA SECTION: Special Order <br />REPORT DATE: June 20, 2018 <br />MEETING DATE: June 26, 2018