Honorees

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Year Honored
2016
Honoree
Kyle Matthew Juarez
Agency
American Ambulance/SkyLife Helicopter
Agency City
Fresno
Agency State
CA
Biography
Kyle Juarez was born in Fresno, California. After graduating from high school, he went on to continue his education at Fresno City College and California State University, graduating with a History degree. While waiting to be accepted into Fresno City College Fire Academy, he worked to get his EMT certificate, graduating first in his class. He completed the Fire Academy and continued pursuing his medical interests by going to Paramedic School. After working at American Ambulance for six years, he was accepted to be a flight medic with SkyLife. He worked as a flight medic and a ground medic for an additional three years. Kyle was admired and respected by family, friends, colleagues, and anyone else he met. He always had a smile on his face and cared for everyone who crossed his path. He kept calm in any situation and was able to deal with difficult situations with care. Kyle was married to his wife, Brooke, in 2008, and they have two children – Brody, age five, and Macey, age three. He cherished his days off when he could spend time with his family. He embraced being a daddy and loved his children with his whole heart. On the evening of December 10, 2015, Flight Paramedic Kyle M. Juarez was transporting a critically ill patient when the helicopter crashed, killing all on board. Kyle loved working as a flight medic and enjoyed the challenges and risks of air medical services.