(Pictured left to right: Dan Siegel, Mark Clifton and Lisa Anderson)
Dan Siegel, Lisa Anderson and Mark Clifton were honored at the Killingworth Ambulance Association’s annual banquet last weekend for their service as EMTs over the past year.
The three were the top responders among the KAA’s EMTs, with Siegel answering the most calls, Anderson second and Clifton third. In fact, Siegel – an active member of the KAA since 2007 — was involved in nearly half the calls, responding to 156 of the 329, or 47 percent.
Anderson answered 133 and Clifton 130.
All are among the top responders each year, with Clifton leading the KAA in 2017-18 and Anderson second.
“They are always near the top in calls taken,” said KAA president Dan O’Sullivan. “They have all responded to over a third of all calls for emergency medical assistance in Killingworth in the last year – with Dan responding to almost half. That is amazing.
“They carry out their responsibilities with great pride and professionalism. This is a volunteer activity, and the amount of personal time and energy – along with the effect on their families for this level of response – shows an outstanding commitment to helping all the citizens of Killingworth.
“Calls can take two to three hours and occur at all hours of the day and night. The ambulance association deeply thanks all volunteers … but especially these three, who have gone so far and above the call of duty. Please join me in thanking them personally if you know them or see them.”
The annual banquet, held at La Foresta, was attended by KAA board members, EMTs, representatives of the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company, neighboring ambulance associations involved in Mutual Aid with the KAA, town officials and retired EMT service providers.
“All of these people, with their time, dedication and sacrifice, are critical,” said O’Sullivan.
O’Sullivan and Zach Skalandunas were also honored for their years of service. Each has been an EMT the past five years.