Vale BLM Fire personnel recognized for saving co-worker’s life

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER CITY – (Information provided by Vale District BLM) Seven Vale Bureau of Land Management Fire personnel recently received the prestigious national “Airward” for their aid and support of a coworker who suffered a heart attack while training last September. Given by the USDA Forest Service in recognition of professional performance during a hazardous aviation event or significant contribution to aviation mishap prevention, the recognition was the first order of business at the Oregon/Washington Fire and Aviation Leadership Team’s spring meeting, which was held virtually this year.

Photo by Madeline Fischer, Vale BLM

***Pictured from left to right are Cassandra Andrews-Fleckenstein, Austin Lattin, Jon Dentinger, Jessica Sherwood and Crystle Carpenter. Riley Currey and Nathan Navarro were also recognized.