Lake Delton EMS Worker Recognized for Life-Saving Actions
LAKE DELTON, Wis. (WKOW) — Brandon Frederick, Deputy Chief of the Dells-Delton EMS Service, received a life-saving award for alerting his team during a critical incident on the icy roads of Interstate 90 last November.
Frederick and his crew were responding to a crash when he recognized the hazardous conditions and instructed his team to move to safety. While trying to reposition his own vehicle, he was struck by a semi-truck. “I tried to get in a spot where we were able to hopefully be visible to oncoming traffic, but unfortunately, a semi did lose control and struck the back of my vehicle,” Frederick said.
The collision left his ambulance heavily damaged and Frederick hospitalized for an extended period. Fortunately, his crew was unharmed, with Frederick noting that his actions prevented further injuries. Lake Delton Chief of Police and Public Safety Director Eric Thunberg praised Frederick's quick thinking, stating, “Deputy Chief Frederick saved lives… I'm grateful that he's alive still.”
Frederick accepted the award humbly, emphasizing the importance of awareness on the road. “Just pay attention,” he urged. Thunberg reiterated the need for caution, especially as winter approaches, advising drivers to reduce speed and avoid distractions.
No further injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.