First responders honored for saving life of 17-year-old during medical emergency

Five members of the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services were honored as First Friday Heroes for saving the life of a 17-year-old who went into cardiac arrest.

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center recognized the crew for their coordinated response during the September emergency in Snellville.

The medical center celebrated the crew’s efforts during a ceremony held on Dec. 4. The recognized responders include firefighter/EMT Ethan Banan, firefighter/paramedic Joshua Chupp, driver engineer/EMT Jacob Olds, firefighter/EMT Rusty Parker and firefighter Lt./paramedic Charlie Rolader…

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