Thompson Falls woman honored by state
Gov. Greg Gianforte posed for a photo with Emergency Medical Service providers who were honored by the state for their work. (Courtesy photo)
The Department of Public Health and Human Services honored Montana Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel from Thompson Falls, Bridger, Conrad, Cooke City, Hardinand Plentywood during an awards ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday, May 19.
The event included an address by Governor Greg Gianforte to representatives from Clarks Fork Valley Ambulance, Pondera County Ambulance, Cooke City-Silvergate Emergency Services, Big Horn County Ambulance, Sheridan County 911 and Thompson Falls Ambulance.
The event was part of National Emergency Medical Services Week held May 16-20 and EMS for Children Day on May 19.
EMS for Children Pediatric EMS Award, Victoria Good, Thompson Falls Ambulance
This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in providing pediatric EMS care and/or education. The awardee serves as an outstanding role model for colleagues while consistently demonstrating commitment to high-quality, professional EMS care to the pediatric patient.
Good has been an EMT for nine years. She started as an Emergency Medical Responder in 2012 and then moved up to an EMT the following year. She currently works with Thompson Falls Ambulance Service based out of Thompson Falls in Sanders County.
She currently serves as the Thompson Falls Ambulance Service Secretary and is working toward becoming the Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator for Thompson Falls Ambulance.
“I have observed many times during emergency calls her amazing ability to connect with children of all ages in a calming way. For any child to be involved in an emergency situation can be very stressful and emotional, but Victoria has a way of communicating to children and understanding their needs,” said Marc Bronner of Thompson Falls.
DPHHS Director Adam Meier said it’s an honor to recognize Montana’s emergency medical services responders to thank them for responding to crisis situations and the role they play in the community. “EMS responders are there to answer the call seven days a week at all hours of the night,” Meier said. “We could never thank them enough for being there when time is of the essence in the multitude of emergency situations they face. Many of these individuals volunteer in their community at local sporting events, vaccine clinics, and more.”