EMT honored for heroic actions during Las Vegas shooting
Brittany Speer set up a triage area at the concert after the shooting and was recognized with a Medal of Courage
By EMS1 Staff
LOS ANGELES — An EMT was honored for her heroic actions after treating Las Vegas shooting victims.
ABC7 reported that UCLA EMT Brittany Speer was given the Medal of Courage award by the UCLA Police Department for setting up a triage area after the deadly shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival, which she was attending with her family.
“It was the most fun weekend of my life that ended up being the most terrifying night of my life," Speer said.
Speer’s father was shot in the incident, but has since recovered. Her family was able to escape, and Speer used her training to treat several victims.
"I didn't know if there was a threat, if the threat was still active," Speer said. "I knew I hadn't heard shots in a while. I really didn't think about my own safety at that time. I was just thinking about the safety of others."
"She just jumps in, does what she does," her father, Greg Speer, said. "And it's done and we don't talk about it. But as a father, oh boy - couldn't be more proud of her."
Speer is part of UCLA EMS, which is mostly run by students who aim to become first responders after graduation.
Congratulations to UCPD EMT Brittany Speer, who received the UCPD Medal of Courage for her actions during the Las Vegas mass shooting! You can see her exclusive story on ABC7 News tonight at 6pm.
Posted by UCLA Police Department on Thursday, December 21, 2017
