Georgetown, CA (July 4, 2024) – In a heartwarming ceremony at the Georgetown Fire Board meeting on June 27, Georgetown Fire Chief Glenn Brown, Jeremiah Norrell, Susan Johnson, and El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority Executive Director Bill Sugiyama gathered for a celebratory photo.
Johnson and Norrell were honored as Georgetown Fire’s Emergency Medical Services Employees of the Year by the county ESA. Their commendable actions during a mass casualty vehicle accident on July 9, 2023, at the entrance to Quintette on Wentworth Springs Road earned them this recognition.
The severe head-on collision involved a 2013 Toyota Sienna and a 2016 Ford Explorer, injuring eleven people. The incident required an extensive emergency response, with Johnson serving as the EMS section officer and Norrell as the incident commander. Their leadership and quick actions ensured that seven patients were flown by medical helicopter and seven were transported by ground ambulance, providing crucial care during a critical situation.
Their dedication and exemplary performance highlight the extraordinary efforts of Georgetown Fire’s EMS team, demonstrating their commitment to public safety and emergency response excellence.
