Giono receives 2019 Volunteer EMS provider of the year award

Whitehall resident Francis "Topper" Giono was honored last week for his longtime care and dedication as an Emergency Medical Services provider.

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) honored personnel from across the state during an awards ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda last Thursday.

Giono received the Volunteer EMS Provider of the year award. This award honors a volunteer EMS provider who is exemplary in his/her quality of patient care and dedication to their community.

Giono has been an EMS volunteer provider in the Whitehall community since 1969 after attending his fir...