Paramedic of the Year
Emergencies do not adhere to schedules.
That was apparent for Agnes Cayer who took home the award for the B.C. Ambulance/Paramedic Service at this year’s 911 Awards in Richmond.
While working a shift at Station 250 on Sexsmith Road, Cayer had arrived early for her shift, as she usually does, when she heard a knock at the door. When she opened it, there was a panicked bystander asking for help — a pedestrian had been struck right in front of the station.
Half-dressed for her shift, Cayer walked out to the scene and immediately took control, instructing bystanders on how to hold the c-spine while she did her assessment of the patient.
She had the patient packaged and ready to go for the responding ambulance.
Agnes went above and beyond on this call. There were multiple issues on-scene including language barriers and lack of qualified personnel to assist, but Agnes overcame all and successfully treated the patient.
“I feel very humbled and very honoured to be here,” Cayer said.
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