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Champaign County EMA Recognizes Fire and EMS Personnel Following Cardiac Arrest Response
The Champaign County Emergency Management Agency recognized members of the Northeast Champaign County Fire District and Mechanicsburg Fire and EMS with a Director’s Commendation following their actions during a recent cardiac arrest incident. Recognized were: Northeast Champaign County Fire District FF/EMT Nathan Penhorwood FF Jake Warner FF/EMT Joe Turvy FF/EMT Sam Wagner FF/Paramedic Brandon Adams Mechanicsburg Fire and EMS FF/Paramedic Thad Davis FF/EMT Jason Richey FF/Par
Sep 31 min read
Champaign County EMA Recognizes Dispatchers with Director’s Commendation
The Champaign County Emergency Management Agency recognized three members of the Champaign Countywide Communications Center with a Director’s Commendation following their handling of a pediatric trauma incident.
Aug 141 min read
Champaign County EMA Recognizes First Recipients of Guardian of the County Award
The Champaign County Emergency Management Agency recognized several local emergency responders and dispatchers for their outstanding actions during a March 13, 2026, motor vehicle crash involving two infant children. Responders were dispatched by the Champaign Countywide Communications Center to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 4 and Hawk Road. Upon arrival, responders discovered that two infant children were trapped inside the vehicle. Personnel from
Jun 232 min read
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