Several firefighters and paramedics from Kennett Fire Company and Longwood Fire Company, along with Police Officer Mark Todd of the Kennett Square Police Department, were presented awards at this year's Chester County EMS Council banquet. The first responders were honored for their expert skills, quick actions, and bravery while saving the life of a driver whose car plunged into the West Branch Red Clay Creek on November 15, 2021.

Recipients of the Medal of Valor Award:

- Brandon Fuller, Sgt. (Longwood Fire Company)
- Mark Todd, Police Officer (Kennett Square Police Department)

Recipients of the Life Saving Clinical Excellence Award:

- Richard Franks, Asst. Chief (Kennett Fire Company)
- Jack Melton, Cpt. (Kennett Fire Company)
- Ronald Stanton, FF (Kennett Fire Company)
- Andrew Griffith, FF (Kennett Fire Company)
- Gabe Pepper, FF (Longwood Fire Company)
- Dave Reese, FF/EMT (Longwood Fire Company)
- Tyler Simpson, FF/EMT (Longwood Fire Company)
- Rebecca Whitpan, Paramedic (Longwood Fire Company)
- Windsor Dalrymple, Paramedic (Longwood Fire Company)

Congratulations to all!