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9ƒƦƌƚǤĻĻ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ ŷźƩķ vǒğƩƷĻƩ ЋЉЋЊ <br />YĻƌƌǤ \[ğƷŷƩĻƒͲ 9a{ /ğƦƷğźƓ <br /> <br />Kelly Lathrem has been a member of the La Porte EMS team since 2014. In her <br />current role as a Captain, she serves as a genuine and positive role model for every <br />other member of the team. In addition to her supervisory work, Kelly works daily <br />with field paramedics on calls and spends many hours staffing special events in the <br />community, like Sylvan Beach Fest, football games, and running events with other <br />bike medics. She is our lead trainer for ultrasound imaging, after taking initiative to <br />learn this valuable skillset. Captain Lathrem never seems to have a bad day. She is <br />always encouraging and positive to others and is a great example of a public <br />servant. <br />Captain Lathrem was nominated for this award 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. Captain Lathrem and the first <br />EMS crew arrived to find a very chaotic scene. Captain Lathrem immediately <br />recognized the critical nature of the event, and the need for additional units. <br />Maintaining a calm and reassuring manner, she coordinated ten additional units <br />from La Porte Fire, area EMS services, and industry partners and set up two <br />separate triage sites on the scene. Each patient was identified, taken through <br />decontamination, and assessed by medical personnel before being transported or <br />receiving care on scene. A total of 60 patients were processed on scene, with 30 <br />patients transported to local hospitals within two hours. <br /> led to quick assessment, <br />delivery of care, and seamless transport for patients. Her rapid thinking and <br />leadership in such a chaotic and life threatening environment is a testament to her <br />skill and professionalism. We are fortunate to have Kelly on our team serving the <br />La Porte community. <br />For her performance that day and her consistently great work every day, please <br />join me in congratulating Captain Kelly Lathrem as our Employee of the Third <br />Quarter 2021. <br /> <br />