Pro-Tec’s Employee of the 4th Quarter award goes to Paramedic/Firefighter Rudy Cataldo and Deputy Fire Chief John VanderEcken, both at Des Moines International Airport.
On Wednesday evening of October 14th, President Trump held a rally on the airport tarmac for an estimated 15,000 people. Des Moines ARFF Personnel Rudy and John were doing EMS stand-by when they observed a middle-aged male in line start seizing. His seizing quickly turned into cardiac arrest. Rudy and John’s rapid response to initiate CPR, apply and AED, and administer two shocks, allowed them to obtain Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC). The patient was talking to them as he was loaded into the ambulance.
Rudy received a private message via Facebook from the brother of the patient. “I want to thank you with all of my heart! Last night you and John saved the life of my big brother and best friend!!! I am eternally thankful! He had bypass surgery today and is expected to make a full recovery!!! GOD truly has used you in a manner I don’t think you will ever understand!!! You are a hero!!! I pray GOD blesses you and John and your families always!!! I can not put into works how much of a hero you guys are to me!!! I must meet you both and I’m sure my brother will wish to when he is well. He is a pretty recent grandpa who’s grandkids adore him! What you have done for my family is the greatest gift one could give or receive!!! I look forward to meeting you one day and I will keep you and John and your families in my prayers always!!! I know I don’t know you but I love you man!! Thank you thank you!”
Pro-Tec offers a UnitedHealthcare benefit which includes access to a large network of doctors and hospitals nationwide, covering a wide range of medical services like preventive care, physician visits, lab tests, emergency care, prescription drugs, mental health services, and more. UHC also offers convenient features like virtual visits and wellness programs.
Pro-Tec supports a work-life balance, encouraging employees to maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. We offer vacation and sick time benefits to provide employees with paid time off to rest, recharge, and take care of personal health needs. These benefits contribute to a healthier and more engaged workforce, offering flexibility and peace of mind for personal and health-related circumstances.
Pro-Tec offers a Flexible Spending Account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, vision and dependent care.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered to all employees and their legal dependents. It is a confidential short term counseling program that is provided at no cost and is available 24/7, 365 days per year. The purpose of an EAP is to assist you with personal, family, or work-related problems that impact your wellbeing.
Pro-Tec provides vision insurance through Delta Vision that covers eye exams, contact lenses, glasses, and discounts on services like laser vision correction.
A retirement savings plan is a financial account that allows individuals to save a portion of their income on a tax-advantaged basis to build funds for use during their retirement years through employer-sponsored plans like a 401(k), where contributions can be made pre-tax or post-tax depending on the plan type, with the goal of growing the money over time through investments to provide income in retirement.