From Left: Sgt Brian Borek, Ofc David Kain, Courtney Heffner, Piedmont Walton Coordinator, and Ofc Kevin Spivey. Contributed photo
Monroe, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2024)— Piedmont Walton Hospital has named Social Circle Police Officer David Kain the First Friday Hero for November.
Kain was nominated by Social Circle Police Sgt. Brian Borek for representing “the very best of modern-day law enforcement and…the Social Circle Police Department.”
Kain is credited with performing life-saving measures twice in July 2024. In early July, Kain was dispatched to what appeared to be an overdose victim. He quickly assessed the scene and administered Narcan to the victim. By the time EMS arrived, the victim was conscious and responsive. Just a couple of weeks later, Kain and his partner responded to a local nursing home, whose employee had called about a patient in cardiac arrest. Again, Kain quickly assessed the situation and began helping the nursing home staff perform CPR before using an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to resuscitate and stabilize the patient until EMS could arrive.
“Walton County first responders are vital to the safety and well-being of our communities,” said Piedmont Walton CEO Blake Watts. “Their line of work is often dangerous and often thankless, but impactful to so many. The First Friday Hero award allows us to make the community aware of what first responders do to make a positive difference in the lives of those they touch.”
Kain was recognized during a ceremony with his leaders, coworkers, and Piedmont Walton staff to recognize his selfless service to others.
“First Hero Friday is a chance to recognize a paramedic/EMT, firefighter or a law enforcement officer on the first Friday of each month for their heroic efforts.” said Courtney Heffner ADN, RN, NREMT-P at Piedmont Walton Hospital.
“Officer Kain’s heroic actions saved two lives and his exceptional dedication to public service, professional competence, and outstanding professionalism contributes daily to the success, trust, and confidence of the Social Circle Police Department,” said Sgt. Borek.
Social Circle Police Chief Jason Guest said he is obviously proud of the lifesaving efforts of not only Kain, but his assisting partners as well. Borek was the assisting officer in the overdose case and Officer Kevin Spivey in the cardiac arrest. Guest said Kain and his assisting partners will be recgnized with departmental life saving awards at the Social Circle City Council’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19.
Social Circle City officials: From left, City Manager Eric Taylor, Police Officer David Kain, Mayor David Keener. Contributed photo
“What makes these ‘saves’ interesting is that one is our first save with an AED that were recently provided to us by a grant that SCFD’s Chief Ken Zadel secured for us and then provided us comprehensive training on.” Social Circle Police Chief Jason Guest said. “We now deploy an AED in each officer’s vehicle when they begin their shifts. The second save was with the Narcan nasal spray device and it too was the first save of its kind after we received the training and issued them to our officers.”
Piedmont Walton launched the First Friday Hero program in February to recognize first responders who exceed the call of duty. Officer Kain is the fourth person to receive the award.
If you want to nominate a Walton County first responder for the Piedmont Walton First Friday Hero award, please submit your nomination to firstfridayherowalton@piedmont.org. Nominations should include your name and contact information along with the nominee’s name, which agency they work for, contact information for that agency, and a brief summary of why he or she should be considered a First Friday Hero.
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