9-1-1 for Kids
The 2017 9-1-1 Heroes awards went to 12 year old Adrian Lopez who called 9-1-1 for his uncle suffering a medical emergency related to his diabetes, and Public Safety Dispatcher Corie Portlock who answered Adrian’s 9-1-1 call. Corie provided pre-arrival medical instruction, along with words of comfort and encouragement, to Adrian before paramedics arrived. Because of Adrian’s call to 9-1-1 paramedics arrived and were able to stabilize Adrian’s uncle and take him to the hospital where he recovered.
Public Safety Dispatcher Portlock and Adrian were recognized on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at Adrian’s school, James Denman Middle School. It was an inspiring event that celebrated Adrian while educating the entire student body about calling 9-1-1 during an emergency.