Pickens County First Responder Heroes

Communications Specialists Help Save Lives
Pictured from left to right with Sheriff Blankenship: Kayla Blakely, Briana Smith, Emily DiGirolamo, Alyssa Whitcomb, and Zach Zera. (Not pictured: Gracie Crenshaw) Photo credit PCSO Facebook Page

Pickens County 911 operators... true life savers....

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office recently recognized six of their Communications Specialists for their role in saving the lives of cardiac arrest patients.The Pickens County Sheriff's Office recognized six of their Communications Specialists for their part in saving the life of cardiac arrest patients.

Kayla Blakely, Briana Smith, Emily DiGirolamo, Alyssa Whitcomb, Zach Zera, and Gracie Crenshaw were honored at the March 3, 2025 County Council meeting for their quick thinking and decisive actions during those critical emergency calls.

Thanks to their rapid response and expertise, the patients who experienced cardiac arrest survived, highlighting the vital role these operators play in life-threatening situations.

Photo credit PCSO Facebook Page
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