Providers recognized during National EMS Week

 
By Hoseman Lucas Witiak
May 22, 2026
 

This week, we celebrate 2026 EMS Week. We recognize our highly skilled team of EMS providers who work every day to provide incredible care to our community.

On Thursday afternoon, the Chester County EMS Council and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services presented the following providers with clinical care commendations for recent high-priority incidents. Without a doubt, their clinical judgment and professionalism ensured a positive outcome in the field.

Congratulations to the following providers:

Pre-Hospital Delivery Commendation;
Captain Michael Decker
Lieutenant Nathan Delestienne
EMT Erin Barlow
EMT Carsen Widdoes

Clinical Save Commendation;
Lieutenant Nathan Delestienne
Lieutenant Christopher Hessler
FF/EMT Joseph Burrs
EMT Amy Grasso

The Medal of Valor award was presented to the following first-arriving crews at a large-scale, critical incident on a nearby university campus last fall;
Deputy Chief of EMS Gary Vinnacombe
Lieutenant William Chischnijak
EMT Erin Barlow
EMT Lily Freeland
EMT Daniel Monzo
EMT Roger Neuenschwander

Please join us in thanking all of our providers for their continued outstanding work!