Upstate N.Y. Stars of Life Award Recipients Meet Senator at Event

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Mohawk Ambulance Service crew members David Battaglia and Julia Westcott were among several EMS providers from New York State to meet with Sen. Charles E. Schumer during the American Ambulance Association’s (AAA) annual Stars of Life event in Washington, D.C., June 24 – 26.  

Battaglia, an EMT & Driver Training Officer and Westcott, and EMT & Field Training Officer were among four Mohawk Ambulance crew members to be honored with a Star of Life Medal this year. Chief Supervisor John Large and Chief Supervisor, Communications & EMT Adam Nato were also selected to receive the award. The four award recipients join 17 other Mohawk Ambulance servicemen and women who have been honored with the Stars of Life medal.  

At the meeting, Battaglia presented Sen. Schumer with a Legislative Recognition Award on behalf of AAA. The award recognizes the Senator’s dedication to issues of importance to ambulance providers. 

AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States which provide emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation to more than 75% of the U.S. population. The Association’s annual Stars of Life awards publicly recognize and celebrate the achievements of its members.

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