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9ƒƦƌƚǤĻĻ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ —ĻğƩ ЋЉЋЊ <br />YĻƌƌǤ \[ğƷŷƩĻƒͲ 9a{ /ğƦƷğźƓ <br /> <br />The Employee of the Year is selected by a panel of supervisors across the City from <br />the group of Employees of the Quarter. In 2021, that group included the following: <br /> Joel Martin, Public Works <br /> Josh Wheeler, IT <br /> Haley Pocock, Planning <br /> Lindsey Campuzano, HR <br /> And, our employee of the year, from the EMS team, Captain Kelly Lathrem. <br />Captain Lathrem was recognized in the third quarter by Chief Lisa Camp, for her <br />th <br />outstanding service and leadership on July 27, during an event at a local industrial <br />facility. La Porte EMS was initially dispatched to the location for a patient with <br />difficulty breathing. While the first unit was en route, more information began to <br />come in indicating this was a chemical related event. Upon arrival, Captain Lathrem <br />immediately recognized the critical nature of the event, and the need for additional <br />units. Maintaining a calm and reassuring manner, she coordinated ten additional <br />units from La Porte Fire, area EMS services, and industry partners. A total of 60 <br />patients were processed on scene, with 30 patients transported to local hospitals <br />within two hours. Captain performance as medical command led to quick <br />assessment, delivery of care, and seamless transport for patients. Her rapid <br />thinking and leadership in such a chaotic and life threatening environment is a <br />testament to her skill and professionalism. <br />ay. In her role as a Captain, she is a positive <br />role model for every other member of the team. In addition to her supervisory <br />duties, Kelly works daily with field paramedics on calls and spends many hours <br />staffing special events in the community, like Sylvan Beach Fest, football games, <br />and running events with other bike medics. She is our lead trainer for ultrasound <br />imaging, after taking initiative to learn this valuable skillset. Captain Lathrem never <br />seems to have a bad day. She is always upbeat and encouraging to others and is a <br />great example of a public servant. <br />Kelly, we thank you for your outstanding service to the La Porte community and <br />congratulate you on being our Employee of the Year for 2021. <br /> <br /> <br />