05/25/2026
Yesterday Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services presented their annual EMS WEEK awards at the Capitol with Montana Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras recognizing members of Lewistown Fire Rescue, Bitterroot Health Ambulance, the Central Valley Fire District, and the Flathead County Emergency Medical Services.
Congratulations to all the award winners and candidates!
Volunteer EMS Provider of the Year Award
This award honors a volunteer EMS provider who is exemplary in his/her quality of patient care and dedication to their community.
Brian Godbey, Senior Firefighter-EMT, Lewistown Fire Rescue
Career EMS Provider of the Year Award
This award is for a career EMS provider who exemplifies quality of care and dedication to the community.
Sara Monroe, paramedic, Bitterroot Health Ambulance.
EMS Service of the Year Award
The EMS Service of the Year recipient exhibits dedication to improving patient care through education, injury prevention, community awareness, medical director involvement, and collaboration with surrounding EMS services.
Central Valley Fire District, Belgrade
EMS Supporter of the Year Award
This award honors an individual(s) who has demonstrated exceptional support for EMS, EMS agencies, and the broader EMS system
Alan Browne, paramedic and Flathead County EMS Program Manager, Kalispell.
EMS for Children Supporter Award
This award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated excellence in providing pediatric EMS care and/or education. The recipient is an outstanding role model for colleagues while consistently demonstrating commitment to high-quality, professional EMS care to the pediatric patient.
Juanita Beuter, RN, Park County School Nurse, Gardiner.
https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2026/May/Lt-Gov-DPHHS-Honor-EMS