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Bill Rise is congratulated on his award by (left) Scott Cravens, EMS World Magazine Publisher, and (right) Chad Brown of Braun Industries.
Bill Rise Named EMT of the Year
Rise, a volunteer EMT- I with Grant-Roberts County Ambulance Service, is described as an outstanding example of an EMT by Katheryn Q. Benton, South Da- kota EMT Association (SDEMTA) State Train- ing Officer. “By helping educate other EMS pro- viders and the public, as well as promoting safety to everyone, Bill shows his commitment to the care and welfare of the people of his community and the State of South Dakota,” she says.
Benton notes that because of Rise’s com- mitment to EMS, he currently is enrolled in a paramedic program to increase his skill level. He looks to “provide an even higher level of care to the patients he serves and for the ambulance service of which he is
a vital member,” says Benton.
Assistant Chief Corey Hooth of the Milbank Police Department also notes that Rise actively works on improving his knowledge and skills in EMS. Hooth says Rise’s “dedication and commit- ment to the EMS profes- sion is beyond reproach.” Duane Tillman, EMT-I, of Grant-Roberts Ambu- lance Service, commends Rise for sharing his knowledge with others.
Mike Mach of the Mil- bank Fire and Rescue Department comments that Rise has always been very active with the de- partment, not only at the scene of incidents, but also during drills and in helping newer members. “He is experienced with rescue drills and helps with planning and set-
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ting up different rescue drills such as vehicle extraction and proce- dures in an actual water rescue,” Mach says.
Since 1989, Rise has found time to volunteer with the Grant-Roberts County Ambulance Service and also volun- teers many hours with organizations including the Milbank Volunteer Fire Department and the Police Reserves.
He has served as a police reserve officer since 1999 and is Secretary/Treasur- er of the Fraternal Order of Police. As a member of the Milbank Police De- partment, Rise has been “a valuable member of our department, serving the Milbank community with honor and distinc- tion,” says Hooth.
“Through continual training and hands- on experience, Bill has become a valuable asset to the community,” says Tillman. Rise is trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) and helps on the Watertown, S.D., CISD team. It’s one of his toughest jobs, Benton says.
Trained as an American Heart Association CPR/ AED instructor, Rise has been involved in coor- dinating and teaching bicycle safety courses to the public, teaching first aid courses to local fire departments, Boy Scouts and 4-H groups, and in many events promoting safety in the community.
Rise has served as Vice-President of the SDEMTA for more than 10 years and has been involved on its various committees. He also vol- unteers for the Masonic Temple, Elraid Shrine in Sioux Falls, and the Yel- duz Shrine in Aberdeen. “He has made numer- ous trips transporting children to the Shrine Hospital in the Twin Cit- ies,” notes Tillman.
“It’s time for everyone to take notice of the person who is always helping, is there when needed, and is the one who always can be relied upon to get the job done,” Benton says.
The NAEMT EMT of the Year Award is sponsored by Braun Industries and is a part of the National EMS Awards program. Award recipients receive $1,000, registration to EMS World Expo, plus $1,000 for travel and lodging to attend EMS World Expo and the NAEMT Meeting. u
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