(l-r) Rick Fields, Senior Vice President of Operations, Covalent Health; Ed Leyland, Outstanding Employee of the Year award recipient; Brent Allen, Operations Chief; Dr. Colby Redfield, Medical Director

Two Broward County first responders were recently honored for excellent patient care and service to the community at the Century Ambulance offices. In recognition of 2023 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in May, Century Ambulance held an award ceremony and luncheon where Kent Ottens was awarded Paramedic of the Year, and Edward Leyland was awarded Outstanding Employee of the Year.

Ottens is a full-time teacher during the day and works the night shift providing excellent patient care in the community. He is a Field Training Officer (FTO) and is known for being reliable, hard-working and professional.

Leyland was recognized for being a leader and role model for those around him. He also serves the community as a state fire marshal. Earlier this year, Leyland received a state honor for EMS professionals, A Stars of Life Award, in Tallahassee.