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Every year, the Wyoming Erie Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (WEREMS) presents awards in several categories.
In addition to receiving local recognition, their applications are forwarded to the New York State Awards Committee for consideration. Those winners will be recognized at the New York State Vital Signs Conference
2025 WEREMS Council Award Recipients:
Youth Provider of the Year
Zachery Restorff, Hillcrest Fire Company
Basic Life Support Provider of the Year
Allyson Krotje, Bliss Fire Department
Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year
Shelia Heinrich, Arcade Fire Department
EMS Agency of the Year
Holland Fire Department
Harriet C. Weber EMS Leadership Award
Donald Turner, Erie County EMS
EMS Educator of Excellence
Stephen Stouter, Erie County EMS
EMS Communications Specialist of the Year
Elizabeth Forkle
Andrew Marts
Erie County MERS Control
Physician of Excellence
Dr. Andrew Poreda, UBMD Emergency Medicine
Lifetime Achievement
Patricia Clark, Twin City Ambulance