Michael Apollo, Jr. Awarded Youth Provider of the Year Honor

Sixteen-year-old Michael J. Apollo, Jr., a Junior Member of the Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC), has been awarded the honor of Youth Provider of the Year by the Westchester Emergency Medical Services Council’s Public Information Committee, the LVAC announced.

In order to be nominated for this award, individuals must be between the ages of 14 and 18, maintain first aid certification, and maintain active membership in a first response agency. Having satisfied these requirements and combined with his dedication, maturity and skills, Apollo stood out among his fellow members, both senior and junior, as worthy of nomination, according to the LVAC.

Having only joined in May 2014, Apollo had already dedicated just shy of 900 hours to the organization by Mid-February 2015. “Michael Apollo quickly won respect among all members of the Corps for his great sense of professionalism and always wanting to learn more. The other members have also expressed enjoyment volunteering alongside of him,” said LVAC President Grant Nishanian in a prepared statement.

Having been the sole Mandarin speaking first responder on a recent call, Michael was able to translate for three patients, ensuring they received the best pre-hospital care and allowing doctors and nurses to have a full picture to be able to work with. His study of Mandarin has already come to use in a setting beyond the walls of a classroom.

“The patients felt at ease knowing that someone spoke their language. Mr. Apollo’s skills really made a difference that day” added Kris Mueller, Crew Member and Membership Committee Chairperson.

The award from Westchester County EMS Council will be presented to Michael at their annual awards ceremony on May 14th, held in conjunction with National EMS Week.

About the Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC):

The Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC) provides emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of the Village of Larchmont and the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck. Whenever called upon for an ambulance, we respond with EMTs and a Paramedic, each of whom is trained to help in a professional manner. New members are welcome. Drivers, attendants and EMTs are all needed. Free training is provided. For more information, visit www.larchmontvac.org.

Photo: Michael J. Apollo, Jr. Photo credit: Contributed

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