Steve Maestas received his Star of Life award because of his consistent and excellent
service to the City of Great Falls and other Cascade County communities. Steve is a hard worker, and is quick to volunteer to respond on an emergency call or routine
transport. He has a long 15 year track record as an exemplary EMT serving the U.S. Air Force until 2003. He has worked for GFES since 2004. Recently while transporting a pediatric patient who was experiencing an acute psychological emergency, Steve and his partner came upon a semi-truck roll-over that was located on a mountain pass during severe winter conditions. Steve and his partner managed care for the truck driver while simultaneously dealing with their pediatric patient. During another call, Steve and his co-workers successfully managed a nearly fatal, multiple stab wound victim after a domestic assault. The Board of Trustees gives thanks to GFES!
October 29, 2009
Dear Great Falls Emergency Services:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Great Falls Public School District 1 and A we are pleased to accept your gift of four Automated External Defibrillators, valued at $1,400.00. Your gift is greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Administration, thank you for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
Robert V. Odermann
Executive Director for Business
GFES remembers paramedic Paul Erickson, "May his legacy of helping others live on."
Montana Emergency Medical Services Association
EMS 'Stars of Life' 2009
Great Falls – They are the unsung heroes who risk their lives everyday to save ours. They are the Montana men and women who deliver life-saving emergency care. And now, for the first time, they are being honored for their heroism and dedication.
On Thursday, February 5 at 11:30 a.m., the Montana Emergency Medical Services Association (MEMSA) will recognize outstanding physicians, paramedics and emergency medical technicians who have been chosen by their communities for their care and commitment.
The MEMSA’s “Stars of Life” will be honored at a special luncheon at the Colonial Red Lion Hotel in Helena.
This year's honorees are Mary Ann Schladweiler, basic EMT from Rygate, Golden Valley; Jeremey Virts, EMT Paramedic from Great Falls' Emergency Services; Floyd Peterson, EMT First Responder from Cut Bank, Glacier County; and Jim Upchurch, MD from Hardin, Big Horn County.
“We want to recognize these excellent men and women in the emergency field for their outstanding contributions to the Montana communities they serve,” said MEMSA President, Justin Grohs.
This is the first year for the Montana Stars of Life. It is modeled after the American Ambulance Association’s Star of Life recognition program, which honors emergency medical services personnel from around the country at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. every year.
