Eugene
Eugene Police officer receives life-saving award from Eugene Springfield Fire
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Springfield Fire Department presented Officer Wolgamott of the Eugene Police Department with the ESF Life Saving Award last week for his role in saving a patient who collapsed at the airport.
Deputy Chief Lay and Officer Wolgamott, who were former high school football teammates, made the award presentation a memorable occasion.
According to fire officials, Officer Wolgamott worked closely with airport staff to perform effective CPR until emergency responders arrived to take over.
The award recognizes exceptional efforts by first responders to preserve life and highlights the collaboration between local law enforcement and fire personnel in emergency situations.
-
Eugene1 week agoSenate candidate Drazan takes aim at Democrat opponent, says Gov. Kotek should ‘spend less time obsessing over Trump’ and more time fixing Oregon after heated debate
-
Eugene1 week agoOregon Sen. Jeff Merkley speaks out after Democrats block Republican stock trading bill, says ‘the bill Republicans are pushing is a sham’
-
Eugene1 week agoElderly woman arrested for DUII after rear-ending vehicle, nearly crashing into victim again with little child in car before refusing to take a breath test
-
Eugene2 days agoOregon gubernatorial candidate Drazan accuses Gov. Kotek of making homelessness “chronic and permanent” as governor says crisis “wasn’t created overnight and won’t be solved overnight”
-
Eugene2 days agoOregon Sen. Merkley says getting anything done in the Senate is like “wading through tar” as he joins Montana Republican Sen. Daines in proposing sweeping rules overhaul
-
Eugene1 week agoEugene man arrested after allegedly pistol-whipping unhoused man in the head, attacking another victim and leaving firearm in dumpster downtown
-
Eugene2 days agoLarge fire involving palletized wood shavings breaks out at Coastal Farm & Ranch in Eugene, prompting early morning response from ESF
-
Eugene1 week ago22-year-old woman arrested for DUII after driving over sidewalk, handing officer credit card instead of license and refusing to get into patrol car
