BVA held our annual recognition banquet on Thursday September 12, 2024 to celebrate the efforts of our dedicated personnel with family, friends, and invited guests.

Thank you to all who attended and to the businesses that donated raffle items. Special thanks to the banquet committee, Mel Beardsley, Abby Hentschke, Carly Donovan and JulieRay Romano. You helped make our evening a special event!

The following recognition awards were presented by BVA President Dennis Mietz and Chief Thad Brown:

• ALS Provider of the Year: Kevin Roza, EMT-P
• BLS Provider of the Year: Lauren Parrow, EMT
• Chief’s Award: Brandon McCaughey
• Zack Zeng Award: Abigail Hentschke, EMT
• Dave Gundry Award: David Reitano, EMT
• President’s Award: Joan Cohen

BVA continues to be a high-volume agency. In 2023, we responded to 8,494 requests for emergency medical service. We are extremely proud of our Paramedics, EMTs, and staff!