11 East Ridge officers and firefighters receive Life-Saving Award
Left to right: Chief Clint Uselton, Sergeant David Myrick, Officer Dylan McCloud, Lieutenant Ashley Hewitt, Detective Garrett Hawks, Battalion Chief Jeff Duncan, Assistant Chief Josh Creel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Erlanger Health System recognized members of the East Ridge Fire Department and Police Department on Thursday.
A ceremony was held at the hospital in Chattanooga. Local government officials, public safety administrators and Erlanger staff attended. Some members of the public did as well.
They awarded some first responders with the “Life-Saving Award,” for providing life-saving measures for two patients.
Officials noted the reason for their award was the quick thinking and decisive actions of these responders, as well as their heroism.
A public safety recognition ceremony was held to give this award to 11 deserving firefighters and officers.
The following responders received the award.
From the East Ridge Fire Department:
- Batt. Chief Jeff Duncan
- Chief Mike Williams
- Dep. Chief Randy Albright
- Fire Marshal Mike Flynn, Jr.
- Engineer Josh Williams
- Firefighter Brandon Dycus
From the East Ridge Police Department:
- Chief Clint Uselton
- Lieutenant Ashley Hewitt
- Sergeant David Myrick
- Detective Garrett Hawks
- Officer Dylan McCloud
