Two New Paramedics and soon to be another married couple for PHFD!
Dr. John Ortinau, MD, FACEP addresses the class and guests
Connie Mattera, RN, MS, introduced the class and presented the students with their diploma
L to R: Sergio Delgado, Paramedic Instructor Markus Rill, and Marc DeSardi
The happy couple, Sergio Delgado and Amanda Cardi
By Deputy Chief Drew Smith
June 24, 2014
On Wednesday, June 18 firefighters Sergio Delgado and Marc DeSardi graduated from the Northwest Community Hospital paramedic training program after nine months and for more than 1000 hours of classroom and clinical training. Both will soon take the Illinois Department of Public Heath written exam after which they will be full licensed to practice as paramedics and being work on our ambulances.
Delgado was appointed to the PHFD in July of 2013. DeSardi was appointed in October of 2013. Both had previously completed entry-level firefighter training at the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy – NIPSTA and Emergency Medical Technician training at Northwest Community Hospital.
Connie Mattera, Administrative Director of and lead instructor for the Northwest Community Emergency Medical System, and Dr. John Ortinau, medical director, offered words of congratulations then presented each graduate with their diploma. At the conclusion of the graduation ceremony Delgado took the opportunity to propose marriage to his now-fiancé, Amanda Cardi who eagerly accepted his request.
