01/16/13 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 2013 that the Fire Department made the recommendation that the Mayor's administration concurred with, that Battalion Chief Corthier belonged in the position of Assistant Chief of Training. Fire Chief Steve Cox stated the Fire Department wants to put an emphasis on training, making it their number one (1) priority. He noted that no matter the emergency, when 911 calls, the Fire Department almost always responds. He noted that they must always be prepared for any emergency, now more than ever, and as a result they are moving forward with building a new training facility that will be under Assistant Chief Corthier's control. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Chief's recommended permanent promotion was accepted and approved effective January 1, 2013. Mayor Buttigieg pinned Chief Corthier's badge on him and joined the Board of Safety in congratulating him. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-2013 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA - COMMENDATION FOR FIREFIGHTER BEN NOELL President Cottrell read a letter from the San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, Fort Myers, Florida, commending Firefighter Ben Noell's lifesaving actions on December 28, 2012, that resulted in saving the life of a cardiac arrest patient. Mayor Pete Buttigieg read the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 03 -2013 COMMENDATION FOR FIREFIGHTER BEN NOELL WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals that 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 individuals performing said meritorious service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commendation be given to: Firefighter First Class Ben Noell On December 28, 2012, Firefighter Noell was vacationing in the area of Fort Myers, Florida. While F/F Noel was performing work on a house, an elderly neighbor came outside and shouted for help. F/F Noell responded and inquired as to the nature of the emergency and was told that the woman's daughter had collapsed. F/F Noell then entered the patient's home and found her pulseless and not breathing. After 911 was called, F/F Noell began to perform CPR with mouth to mouth ventilations until the paramedic ambulance arrived on scene. F/F Noell continued to assist the ambulance crew and local fire department first responders throughout the event until the patient was found to have spontaneous pulses. He assisted with packaging the patient for transport to the hospital where she was further treated and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The American Heart Association has identified bystander CPR and notification of EMS as critical links in the chain of survival for victims of cardiac arrest. Without bystander CPR, this woman's chances for survival would have been near 0 percent. F/F Noell responded to this emergency without hesitation and without regard to his own personal safety in order to assist a fellow citizen to whom he had no legal obligation. Be it further resolved that Ben Noell be commended and recognized for his quick actions, dedication, and professionalism. His actions reflect highly upon him, the South Bend Fire Department, and the City of South Bend. ADOPTED this 16th Day of January, 2013 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA