Lucie Walters is a brilliant first responder who has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovative thinking, and an outstanding work ethic, earning the admiration of her leaders and peers at AirMed. Lucie has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the company’s Quarterly Safety Award and the Outstanding Employee of the Quarter Award.

Beyond her accolades, Lucie is being honored for her extraordinary composure and heroic actions after witnessing a shooting in a hotel parking lot while covering at the AEL base in Birmingham, Alabama. She provided critical aid to the victim by applying pressure to his wounds until emergency medical services arrived, ultimately helping to save the victim’s life. Lucie is a hero both on and off the clock, embodying the best qualities of a first responder.

Matthew Lambert is a passionate EMS advocate who has made a significant impact in his community by raising awareness about the role and services of his EMS operation. Known for his selfless dedication to teaching, Matthew goes out of his way to help fellow clinicians stay informed about the latest advancements in the emergency medical field. His expertise has earned him recognition for numerous “saves,” and he has received multiple awards for achieving ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) in the field.

One of Matthew’s most notable calls involved a patient trapped in a fiery car crash, suffering burns over 90% of their body. Despite the life-threatening injuries, Matthew’s swift and skillful intervention saved the patient’s life. His dedication to his craft and his community continues to inspire and make a profound difference in the lives of those he serves.

Richard “Rick” Nye, BS, NREMTP, has been with Shoals Ambulance, part of the Priority Ambulance family, since 2022. He completed his Paramedic training in 2016. During his career, Richard has served in the field and educational roles in multiple states.

Rick currently serves as a Paramedic with Shoals Ambulance, where, in addition to continuing to provide patient care in the field, he also contributes to the organization in several other ways. Rick participates in new hire orientation, teaching specialty courses, and providing clinical coaching and mentoring to new and existing employees. He also conducts quality assurance initiatives, including regular equipment and medication audits and chart reviews.

Rick is driven by his desire to contribute to the greater good, bringing much value to the organization and the industry.

Jasmin completed her EMT training and began her EMS career in August of 2010. She was initially interested in the general knowledge of first aid acquired during EMT training, but it soon became a career goal. Jasmin completed her associate degree in applied science and earned her Paramedic Certification in May of 2013. From May of 2012 until August of 2015, she was employed with Transcare Incorporated of Mt. Vernon, New York, but decided to bring her skills and experience back to her childhood home of Alabama in August of 2015, where she joined the staff of NorthStar EMS Inc. in Tuscaloosa. Jasmin very quickly became a crew favorite; she is highly respected among her peers and was a top pick from the EMT and Paramedic students for a preceptorship for clinical rotations.

During 2018, due to an illness in the administrative ranks, there was an immediate need for someone to step up as a Field Training Officer. Jasmin was chosen for this role and did an excellent job preparing new recruits to meet the expectations of a service performing at both the CAAS and ACE levels of accreditation.

Jasmin is a clear leader in field operations for one of the busiest services in the Southeast. She brings a wealth of knowledge from an entirely different region of the country to her home here in Alabama. Her ability to work well with others and pass along her knowledge to new recruits is key to the future development of Northstar-EMS Inc. and to the EMS profession.

Jasmin is a clear leader in field operations for one of the busiest services in the Southeast. Her ability to work well with others and pass along her knowledge to new recruits is key to the future development of our company and profession. She also brings a wealth of knowledge from an entirely different region of the country to her home here in Alabama. During 2018, due to an illness in the administrative ranks there was an immediate need for someone to step up as a Field Training Officer with our company. Jasmine was chosen for this role and did an excellent job preparing new recruits to meet the expectations of a service performing at both the CAAS and ACE levels of accreditation.

In September 2013 in Florence, Alabama, a son called 911 because his elderly father was nonresponsive. Shoals Ambulance Paramedic Leann Wiggington was first on the scene and through her quick assessment and immediate action, as well as the teamwork of Florence-Lauderdale E-911 Center, Florence Fire Department and the doctors at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital emergency department, a man’s life was saved. The son and his father were driving to the hospital when the father lost consciousness. The son immediately called 911. When Wiggington and her partner, Jennifer Hale, heard the call through dispatch, the son directed them to a car dealership parking lot. When they arrived, the father and son were not there, but, using quick thinking, they continued in the direction of the hospital. In his panic, the son had traveled a few miles to a different parking lot. The ambulance team was able to correctly determine the location of the emergency and minimize further delay of lifesaving care. Wiggington assisted in getting the father out of the truck onto a flat surface and immediately started CPR. Wiggington attached a LIFEPAK 12-Lead cardiac monitoring device to the patient, which determined he had entered ventricular fibrillation. To restart the heart, she issued a shock from the LIFEPAK device, but there was no change. Wiggington continued CPR, and the Florence Fire Department helped place the patient in the ambulance. She reassessed and after the second electrical therapy, Wiggington registered a pulse. Within 10 minutes from arriving at the scene, the patient was in the emergency department, where Wiggington presented a code summary showing a report of the cardiac trauma and that the patient was now experiencing regular sinus rhythm and lowered blood pressure. Thanks to excellent teamwork, the patient fully recovered and was able to return home.”