A Huron County paramedic has been recognized for providing exceptional care to local patients.
Zia Khogyani has been awarded the Medical Director’s Commendation Award, given to those who facilitate the delivery of excellent prehospital care, provide exemplary care that goes above the call of duty, or deliver outstanding care in a challenging call.
For more than twenty years, Zia has worked in numerous first-responder positions, including paramedicine, firefighting, flight paramedicine, correctional services and paramedic education.
He has worked as a paramedic locally as well as throughout Ontario, the United States, and in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Zia is currently on the board of advisors for the Primary and Advanced Paramedic Programs at Fanshawe college and continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter for the Ripley-Huron Fire Department.
“On behalf of Huron County paramedic services, I congratulate Zia Khogyani on receiving this much deserved award!” said Jeff Horseman, Chief of Huron County Emergency Services.
“Zia has always been willing to enhance his skills, teach others, and give back to our community. Time and time again, Zia has gone above the call of duty and provided exceptional service to patients in urgent need. I am proud to have Zia on our paramedic team.”