Several Hamilton County Sheriff Department deputies were recently presented with Life Saving Awards for actions that significantly impacted residents.
Lieutenant Ryan Horine, Deputy Kevin Crask and Deputy Brad Osswald responded to a crash involving serious injury on July 11. The paramedic at the scene stated the patient was in critical condition and needed multiple efforts in order to remain alive. The deputies pitched in to assist medics in order to assure the patient received appropriate care before being taken by air ambulance to the hospital. The first aid actions and teamwork displayed were noted as major factors in saving the patient’s life.
Deputy Ryan McClain was presented the Life Saving Award for his actions at a recent concert at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Concert Center. During the event, a patron sustained a serious laceration on the arm. Recognizing the need for immediate treatment, McClain applied a tourniquet to the wound to stabilize the patient for medics to treat and transport. The subject’s family later reported he is expected to make a full recovery. All deputies carry at least one tourniquet with them as part of their duty gear just for situations like this.