State Honoring Fourth Grader Who Called 9-1-1 to Help Her Mom

From the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

Alexa Hile Lewis, a fourth grader at Quail Run Elementary School, is being recognized by the California State Assembly and State Senate for her call to 9-1-1 last month when her mother fell ill.

Alexa, who was home with her mother and great grandmother at the time of the call, confidently dialed 9-1-1 and calmly proceeded to answer all the Dispatcher’s questions. Her mother was vomiting, fainting and was having a hard time breathing.

Her swift action aided in getting the help her mom needed quickly.

As part of the ‘9-1-1 for Kids - Local 9-1-1- Heroes program’, Alexa will travel to the State Capitol to receive her award on Thursday, April 11.

“Alexa and the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Emergency Dispatcher, Robert Vega, were nominated to receive this award by the Fire District,” said Denise Pangelinan, Communications Center Manager for San Ramon Valley Fire. “They both did an outstanding job and are rightfully being recognized for their efforts.”

“Educating our community on how to be safe is the foundation of what we do”, said Fire Marshal Christina Kiefer. “The Fire District is proud to offer fire and life safety education to all kindergarten through 5th graders in the Valley. Firefighters and Fire Prevention Specialist visit each class, every year, to teach lessons such as the importance of calling 9-1-1 in an emergency, how to create an escape plan at home, and how to get out and stay out if their home catches fire.”

San Ramon Valley Fire would like to congratulate Alexa and Robert on this prestigious award and wish to thank them both for their efforts.