11/08/06 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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~i0 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2006 the police force. There being no further discussion, the recommendation was accepted and filed. ACCEPT AND FILE 3rd QUARTERLY REPORT FOR SPECIALIZED SCHOOL -JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2006 Captain Wanda Shock, Director of Training, South Bend Police Department, submitted the Quarterly Report for Specialized School for July through September 2006. Upon a motion made by President Rodriguez, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the Quarterly Report was accepted and filed. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 62-2006 -COMMENDATION TO FIREFIGHTER BRENT VAN BRUAENE Chief Taylor read the following Resolution. Upon a motion made by President Rodriguez, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION NO. 62-2006 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue Commendations to individuals who perform meritorious service on behalf of the citizens of this Community, and; WHEREAS, such service shall be recognized by the Board of Public Safety and appropriate Commendation shall be presented to the individual performing said meritorious service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Commendation be given to: FIREFIGHTER BRENT VAN BRUAENE On October 16, 2006 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Firefighter Brent Van Bruaene, a member of the South Bend Fire Department, while off duty and driving eastbound on the Indiana Toll Road witnessed an accident occurring in the westbound lanes. Seeing no medical or police assistance at the scene, he decided to turn around to see if anyone was in danger or needed assistance. As he approached the truck which was involved in the accident, he noted that the driver had extensive face and head injuries. As Firefighter Van Bruaene was assessing the injuries, a fire started in the engine compartment of an SUV, the other vehicle involved in the accident. The driver of the SUV was still in the vehicle. Firefighter Van Bruaene approached the fiery vehicle and was advised by its driver that his leg was pinned and he couldn't move. Attempting to free the driver's leg while the fire was getting worse, Firefighter Van Bruaene instructed a civilian in the vicinity to get a fire extinguisher while he (Van Bruaene) continued to attempt to free the driver and advised the driver how to minimize the danger of burns. Then firefighter Van Bruaene discovered the driver's boot laces were wedged under the seat and he untied the Iaces and loosened the boot. Finally, with the help of a County police officer he was able to free the driver's leg and remove the driver to safety. Firefighter Van Bruaene then proceeded to give further medical care and attention to the two drivers until Medic 12 of the South Bend Fire Department and Harris Township firefighters arrived on the scene. While Firefighter Van Bruaene was under no obligation to respond to the two vehicle accident, his concern, competence and quick thinking helped save one driver from serious burns and ' provided immediate medical assistant to the other. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Firefighter Brent Van Bruaene be commended and recognized by the City of South Bend for his dedication, skill, courage and professionalism. Dated this 8`h day of November 2006.