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To:	Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:	Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:	May 24, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Recognition of American Medical Response Winners of the 2020 and 2022 Star of Life Award

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/24/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen, Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director

Contact:

Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief (925) 941-3300

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 24, 2022
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BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

RECOGNIZE the American Medical Response employees listed below as the 2020 and 2022 winners of the Star of Life Award:


Cliff Jacks, Paramedic (2020)

Dubravka Frost, Paramedic (2022)

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

The Star of Life Award is a nationally distinguished recognition that honors and celebrates those Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who exhibit extraordinary qualities of service, commitment, and dedication. These Stars are brought into the nation's capital from all over the country, from April 30 through May 4, where they are recognized for their acts of service.

Cliff Jacks, Paramedic, was the Star of Life Award winner in 2020. Cliff is being honored for his actions in saving a 12-year-old who collapsed during Physical Education class at a local school and became unresponsive. Thinking quickly, Cliff was able to convert the refractory V-Fib, achieving return of spontaneous circulation after three defibrillations. Cliff made the decision to immediately transport the patient to the nearest emergency department, but he knew he would need to be on hand to then take the patient and the critical care team to the local Children's Hospital. His forward thinking ensured that the patient received the correct level of care and contributed to the patient having a positive outcome. Cliff's commitment to always providing the highest quality of care to his patients was truly on display that day. Cliff has been in EMS for 20 years and has been a medic for nearly 15 years. He has continued his education earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Molecular Biology and serving as a Field Training Officer and a Paramedic Preceptor. He is widely respected as a leader and as someone who will go out of his way to help his coworkers.

Dubravka Frost, Paramedic, is the Star of Life Award winner in 2022. Dubravka is an incredible mentor to many of the personnel within the local American Medical Response (AMR) operation and allied agencies. Over her 15-year career, she has worked tirelessly to improve not only her knowledge but also the knowledge of those around her. She has a passion for providing stellar patient care and bedside manner. Dubravka has been an active participant in several groups within AMR. She is a well-respected Field Training Officer/Preceptor, Critical Incident Stress Management Peer, Emergency Response Team member, and Acting Supervisor. Additionally, Dubravaka is one of the founding members of the Contra Costa Special Operations Unit. She works hard to increase her own knowledge and skill and that of her peers and supervisors in order to create a better environment for all. In her free time, she organizes team building opportunities for the marathons and 10k races in our area.

The Fire District would like to acknowledge AMR employees Dubravka Frost and Cliff Jacks for their service and dedication to the residents of Contra Costa County.