Century Ambulance Service Professionals Receive Stars of Life Recognition

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Century Ambulance Service EMS professionals representing Taylor County, Columbia County and northeast Florida were recognized with the prestigious Stars of Life award recently at the 2022 Stars of Life medal ceremony held in Tallahassee, Fla.

The four recipients representing Century Ambulance were Michael Krohn, EMT, Taylor County; Greg Thacker, EMT, Columbia County; Cornelius Lavan, paramedic, and Lauretta Kaylor, dispatcher/paramedic, both from Jacksonville, Florida. These four individuals were nominated by their station supervisors.

The Star of Life medal is given each year by the Florida Ambulance Association to recognize that EMS saves, sustains, and touches lives every day, and shines a light on professionals who have either resuscitated a patient, improved public health, had a positive impact in the community, or showed exceptional care and compassion.

“We are very proud of the courage and dedication demonstrated by our EMTs, paramedics and dispatcher throughout this year and their unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care at every level in their respective roles here at Century Ambulance," said Matt Johnson, vice president-East and general manager of Century Ambulance. “Over the past year, the tireless efforts of all EMS professionals throughout the state have been critical to ensuring the health and safety of all Floridians throughout this pandemic."

In addition to the awards ceremony, the Stars of Life recipients had the opportunity to meet Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, attend meetings at the Florida State Capitol, and meet with their state legislators and local representatives.

Century Ambulance Service is a Covalent Health Company serving northeast Florida, Columbia County, Taylor County and Palm Beach County.