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CHRISTOPHER J. PRESCOTT MEDAL
 Emergency Medical Technician
Christopher J. Prescott had embarked
on a career of public service dedicated
to the preservation of human life. It was
in the pursuit of that noble endeavor while
operating at a motor vehicle accident that
he lost his life after being struck by a drunk
driver. He became the first member of the
Emergency Medical Service to make the
Supreme Sacrifice in the line of duty.
Serving with EMS for just more than a year, EMT Prescott already had
made a lasting impression on everyone who worked with him. The consensus
of his peers was that this young man was as compassionate and
skilled as anyone in the field, including the most seasoned veteran. His
coworkers at Brooklyn Station 34 (now Station 39) recognized him as
Rookie of the Year in 1993. His expertise and dedicated commitment to
his colleagues and profession went well beyond his youthful 22 years.
In his relatively short time on the job, EMT Prescott was credited with
several pre-hospital save citations, underscoring the level of commitment
and expertise he quickly demonstrated as an EMT. This year, we
mark the 11th anniversary of EMT Prescott’s death, but the passage of
time has not lessened his place in EMS history. Untold numbers of New
Yorkers have been deprived of the skills and dedication that he possessed.
His legacy lives on in the highest honor for EMS--the
Christopher J. Prescott Medal. There is a cash award of $500, donated
by Robert Ungar.--Sponsored by the EMTs and Paramedics Union
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