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standing ability to communicate with others. Most of all, he is a gifted teacher who generously shares his knowledge,” Mrs. Powell told the assembled group.
Chief Roger Roach of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department is a cardiac technician in both paid and volunteer capacities. He was one of the first members of Washington’s department to earn that advanced level of certification, and works as a paid member of the Prince William County fire and rescue service.
Chief Roach assists with continuing education and certification in both the Basic and Advanced Life Support courses offered by i RREMSC. He was the head instructor for the council’s last two Shock/Trauma courses, and has often filled in as a substitute teacher for other courses on short notice. On his personal time, Chief Roach also coaches students who need extra help.
In fact, Chief Roach is famous for giving practical exams which resemble the real thing, Mrs. Powell said. And, she added, he believes there’s no substitute for experience with the real thing. For example, one of his Shock/Trauma students was having difficulty getting an intravenous needle inserted into the practice mannequin’s arm. So, Chief Roach rolled up his sleeve and offered his own arm, explaining that it more closely resembled a real patient.
“For his devotion to instructing EMS classes and his many successes,” Mrs. Powell said, “we present a Certificate of Appreciation to the Chief of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, Roger Roach.”
This is the second award won by Chief Roach this year. In January, in recognition of his service to the residents of the Town of Washington and Rappahannock County, the Rajypahannock News awarded him its Citizen of the Year honor.
Generosity and support
Randolph Clater embodies the maxim that successful EMS would be impossible without the support of the community. “For many years,” said Mrs. Powell, “Mr. Clater has shown his generosity and support for EMS.”
There is a standing offer from Mr. Clater to order supplies for the Sperryville Rescue Squad through his store, Mrs. Powell said, and he also provides storage space for items and equipment.
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