Sacramento, California – Officers Boughton and Moorman have been recognized for actions that turned a dangerous emergency into a story of teamwork, quick thinking, and survival.
The two officers received the Inter-Service EMS Recognition award at the 2025 EMS Awards early this week. The honor is given to individuals who are not emergency medical technicians but still provide exceptional support during EMS emergencies, events, or operations.
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In this case, the recognition was connected to their response during a wildland fire that threatened a residential community. What began as assistance at the fire scene quickly became a medical emergency when Officers Boughton and Moorman noticed a firefighter down and in distress.
There was no time to wait. The officers moved quickly, recognized the seriousness of the situation, and immediately began CPR. In those first critical moments, their response helped keep lifesaving care moving while others worked to bring the emergency under control.
Their actions did not stop with CPR. Officers Boughton and Moorman also helped coordinate a rapid resuscitation effort, working alongside others at the scene as the situation unfolded. That teamwork, officials said, directly contributed to the firefighter’s survival.
The Inter-Service EMS Recognition award highlights exactly this kind of work. It is not only about medical training or job title. It is about stepping forward when someone’s life is on the line. It is about calm action in the middle of smoke, heat, pressure, and confusion.
Wildland fires can move quickly, especially when homes and neighborhoods are nearby. For first responders, the danger is often immediate and unpredictable. During this incident, the threat was not only to the residential community, but also to those working to protect it.
By recognizing the firefighter’s condition and acting without hesitation, Officers Boughton and Moorman became part of the emergency medical chain at the most important moment. Their quick action and teamwork helped give the firefighter a chance to survive.
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The award presented at the 2025 EMS Awards serves as a public thank-you for that effort. It also shines a light on the wider role that officers, firefighters, EMS crews, and other emergency partners play when crises cross from one kind of response into another.
Congratulations to Officers Boughton and Moorman, whose actions during a dangerous wildland fire showed the value of courage, awareness, and service when every second mattered.