Deputy Reimer earns Life Saving Award

KEWAUNEE – The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department recently awarded Deputy Brent Reimer with the department’s Life Saving and Sheriff Commendation Awards. Deputy Reimer was nominated by his peers for his response and quick action to a rescue call involving a choking individual.

Deputy Reimer answered the call along with a first responder. After the Heimlich maneuver was unsuccessful, Deputy Reimer utilized his LifeVac, which dislodged the item. The patient regained consciousness and was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening, precautionary reasons.

Deputy Reimer was also nominated for the Sheriff Commendation Award for presenting the LifeVac to the department. Deputy Reimer spent a significant amount of time researching the LifeVac device and presented it to the department, showcasing the benefits of the device. After hearing the benefits, the department decided to implement them into all squad cars.