(Fargo, ND) -- Jaymes Feil, a 12-year veteran paramedic with Sanford Ambulance, has been awarded the prestigious Minnesota Star of Life Award from the Minnesota Ambulance Association.
The Star of Life award is the highest honor an emergency medical service professional can receive, and recognizes the dedication of ambulance service professionals across the state of Minnesota.
“Jaymes is an excellent example of a dedicated EMS professional. He has made a positive impact in the lives of our communities, his coworkers and patients he has served throughout his career,” said Tim Meyer, senior director, Sanford Ambulance.
Feil was honored for his continued dedication and support to the EMS profession and the citizens of Clay County, Minn. as a paramedic and EMS educator. Feil was instrumental in the formation of the Peer Assistance Crisis Team (PACT), a program that supports EMS responders coping with high stress critical calls and the inevitable mental health after effects that follow. Additionally, Feil is a lead trainer for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration training program across the rural tri-state area.
The MAA represents ambulance services serving across the state of Minnesota since 1960 by promoting EMS in general welfare, informing and educating the public, conducting research, disseminating reliable information and data to members and creating a fraternal organization among its members.
Feil was recognized with the award on Thursday, March 23rd, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota.