Celebrating Excellence in Emergency Care

We are proud to recognize the incredible teamwork between our local Fire Departments, physicians, nurses, and paramedics who achieved some of the fastest “Door to Balloon” times — saving lives when every second counts.

✨ 2012 – Washington Township Fire Department
⏱ 21 minutes
👨‍⚕️ Interventional Cardiologist: Dr. Samer Kazziha
👨‍⚕️ Emergency Physician: Dr. Donald Smith
👩‍⚕️ Emergency Nurse: Christine Mackin, RN
🚒 Paramedics: Eric Kozlowski, Michael Fitzsimmons, Michael Tyrell, Darrell Bialock

✨ 2013 – Rochester Hills Fire Department
⏱ 18 minutes
👨‍⚕️ Interventional Cardiologist: Dr. Samer Kazziha
👨‍⚕️ Emergency Physician: Dr. Donald Smith
👩‍⚕️ Emergency Nurse: Rebecca Prast
🚑 EMS Providers: Ann Echols, Mark Neuville, Sean Miliken, Kevin Palanian

✨ 2014 – Oakland Township Fire Department
⏱ 15 minutes
👨‍⚕️ Interventional Cardiologist: Dr. Samer Kazziha
👩‍⚕️ Emergency Physician: Dr. Beverly Huszarik
👩‍⚕️ Emergency Nurse: Rebecca Prast, RN
🚒 Fire Chief: Paul Strelchuck
🚒 Assistant Chief: Lou Danek
🚑 Firefighter/Paramedics: Derek Young, Greg Ball

💙 Thank you to all of these dedicated professionals for their commitment, skill, and teamwork. Your efforts continue to make a lifesaving difference in our community!