| Year Honored | |
|---|---|
| 1995 | |
| Honoree | |
| James S Nicewarner | |
| Agency | |
| Rockville Volunteer Fire Department | |
| Agency City | |
| Rockville | |
| Agency State | |
| MD | |
| Last Call | |
| 6/26/77 | |
| Cause of Death | |
| Ambulance Involved MVC | |
| Biography | |
| James Nicewarner began his fire and rescue service as a volunteer with the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad in 1967, and became a paramedic in 1972.<br /> <br /> He held degrees in engineering and fire science, and was completing a degree in fire protection engineering at the time of his death. It was his hope to have a career in bio-medical engineering, designing medical equipment and artificial valves for use in transplant operations.<br /> <br /> James died on June 26, 1977, as the result of injuries he received while transporting a trauma patient to Suburban Hospital. The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department medic unit was struck broadside by a drunk driver who failed to yield the right-of-way to the unit at an intersection. James was thrown from the unit and sustained fatal injuries.<br /> <br /> Honored 1995 |
The United States Official National EMS Memorial Service
