JACK PINTCHIK MEDAL

Twenty-four years ago, Paramedics Kenneth Honig and Carl Tramontana resuscitated a cardiac arrest victim, Mr. Jack Pintchik, founder of Pintchik Home Improvement Stores chain. Despite a pronouncement of death by a physician who happened to be on the scene, these Paramedics fought against the odds and won, successfully resuscitating Mr. Pintchik. The following year, with a donation from the Pintchik family, the EMS Awards Ceremony was initiated to honor EMS professionals whose actions were deemed worthy of praise and recognition. Although Jack Pintchik since has passed away, the Pintchik family continues to show their support and respect for EMS professionals through generous support of the EMS Medal Day. As a testimony to the Pintchik’s appreciation for the men and women who dedicate their lives to New York, the Department proudly awards the Jack Pintchik Life Saving Medal. There is a cash award of $500, donated by Matthew Pintchik.—Sponsored by the Pintchik family

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