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CSPS BRAVERY AWARD
OBJECTIVE:
To recognize a member(s)
of the System who has risked their life while saving the life
of another person under any circumstance.
Acknowledge the success
in preserving a life of a fellow human being and to create an
awareness of the ultimate goal of first aid with outstanding actions
with the members of the System.
A patroller in good standing
The nomination must be
supported by a detailed description of:
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the
circumstances of the accident,
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the actions taken
by the patroller and the results,
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submissions are to
be obtained from witnesses, doctors, and other involved professionals,
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a medical confirmation
from an attending physician and/or an emergency medical technician
of the lifesaving nature of the action is desirable.
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third party confirmation
of the risk?taking nature of the action.
Documentation must be submitted
in writing and a submission will not be considered until complete
documentation is submitted.
To assist in the evaluation of the nomination,
a letter from a qualified medical and/or emergency personnel
would be an asset. Such a letter should state in their opinion:
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a
person's life was in imminent danger as the result of an accident;
and,
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the actions taken
by the patroller resulted directly in the preservation of life
for a significant period of time following the accident
Judgments will be made based
on supporting documentation as to the contributions of and risk
to the patroller(s).
In the absence of a letter from medical
and/or emergency personnel, the Awards Committee may forward
the nomination to representatives from the Medical Advisory
Committee for an opinion.
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There
will be no limit on the number of such awards to be given,
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Every attempt will
be made to have the recipients attend the Annual Conference
Award Banquet. Submissions for life saving awards can be made
at any time throughout the year. Submissions received with less
than 30 days remaining prior to the Annual Conference will be
reviewed for presentation at the next years Annual Conference.
The recipient will receive an Ankh and
a specially printed certificate.
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