PR 06-09 October 24, 2006: On Tuesday October 24, 2006 Sussex County Paramedics Rebecca Ferracci, Richard, Doug Kindt, Richard A. Lacey, Theresa Mitchell, and Teresa Tharp were recognized for their recent graduation from the Delaware Technical and Community College Paramedic Technology program in Dover, Delaware.
These Sussex County Paramedics recently received certification as Delaware and National Registry Paramedics in September of 2006. The Paramedic Student program started in March of 2005, included thousands of hours of class room and field training. Since Graduation these five have been assigned to medic units throughout Sussex County.
Rebecca Ferracci has been in EMS since 2001. Prior to her employment in Sussex County she worked at Bayhealth Medical Center in the Emergency Department at Kent General in Dover, Delaware. Rebecca plans to continue the pursuit of her degree from Delaware Technical and Community College. Rebecca also is a member of the Carlisle Fire Company and a volunteer with Milford Pop Warner. Rebecca lives in Milford with her family which includes three children two daughters Alexa 11, and Courtney 13, and a son Brock, 8. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with kids, cooking, and making crafts.
Doug Kindt has worked in EMS since 1993, serving in the military as a Navy Medical Corpsman assigned to a Marine Detachment. Doug was more recently employed as an EMT with the Seaford Fire Department, where he continues to volunteer. Paramedic Kindt would like to continue to finish his Associates Degree from Delaware Technical and Community College and join the Sussex County EMS Bike Medic Team. Doug lives in Seaford, Delaware and he enjoys participating in triathlons in his spare time. His family includes his wife Carolyn, an Emergency Department Nurse, and his children, Emily 12, Elise, 10 and Andrew, 3.
Richard A. Lacey Jr has been in the field of EMS for the past eight years. Richard has an Associates Degree in Animal Science from State University New York, in Morrisville, New York and has recently completed the Associates Degree Program in Paramedic Technology. Richard lives in Georgetown with his wife Christine and son Christopher. Richard is an avid runner and a volunteer with the Georgetown Ambulance Company.
Theresa Mitchell has Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Delaware and an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Paramedic Technology from Delaware Technical and Community College. Theresa has family in Georgetown, and she lives in Lewes with her five dogs.
Teresa Tharp is working towards an Associate’s in Paramedic Technology from Delaware Technical and Community College. Prior to becoming a Paramedic, Teresa worked for the Town of Greenwood, Delaware as the Town Manager. Teresa lives in Greenwood with her daughter Sommer, 8. In her spare time she enjoys horse back riding and camping.