Gregory Maresca, Lehman Pike EMS paramedic and operations director, was honored as one of the “PA EMS Stars of Life” at the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation’s 17th annual banquet on September 8. According to Lehman Pike EMS, this award is presented to a limited number of PA EMS providers who have gone “above and beyond, set an example for others to follow, exemplified EMS in the community, served honorably for decades, or cared for a patient in a heroic or life-saving way.”
Maresca has dedicated more than 17 years to EMS. He has been a paramedic with Lehman Pike EMS since its opening in 2022. During that time, he has become a certified instructor. Maresca has taught many classes to varied groups, including the Lehman Pike EMS staff, outside emergency service agencies, township HOAs, and even residents of Lehman Township interested in the ability to perform CPR or provide first aid to family and friends in times of need.
Maresca has been the operations director at Lehman Pike EMS for over a year now. In addition to working as a full-time paramedic on one of the company’s ambulances, he handles the day-to-day operations and ensures new hires are competent to handle emergency situations, and that they feel comfortable doing so…