02/18/2015 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18.2015 14 WHEREAS, such service shall be recognized by the Board of Public Sqfety and appropriate commendation shall be presented to the individuals performing said meritorious service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commendation be given to: Captain Brandon May and Firefighters Gene Amor and Jason Elick — At approximately 23:40 hours on January 20, 2015, the crew of Engine 6 responded to the report of a residential fire at 857 S. Greenview. Upon arrival at the scene of a one -story residential structure fully engulfed in flames, Captain May performed a 360 degree walk - around to investigate hazards and was told by occupants that had already escaped the flames that there were possibly two more victims inside the home. After advising all other units about the possible entrapment, Captain May passed command and stretched a hose line in order to protect Firefighter Elick and Firefighter Randall from Truck 6 who made entry to perform a Vent, Enter, Search operation through a window on the delta side of the house. After passing the hand -line through the window to the interior firefighters, Captain May made entry through the window himself. Firefighters Flick and Randall had discovered the victim inside the room of entry and identified that he was too large to remove through the window. Truck 6 crew were creating a I arger opening for the removal of the victim when crew members from Rescue 1 assisted with moving the victim out of the house through the enlarged opening. The Engine 6 crew assisted with emergency medical care for the victim until he was removed from the scene on Medic 4. Pump Operator Gene Amor provided water supply to crews operating on the interior of this extrication which was vital to firefighter safety. The actions of the crew of Engine 6 at this fire directly contributed to this patient's survival. Be it further resolved that Brandon May, Crene Amor, and Jason Elick be commended and — recognized for their quick actions, dedication, and professionalism. Their actions reflect highly upon themselves, the South Bend Fire Department, and the City of South Bend. Awarded this 18t° day of February 2015. s/Laura. Vasquez, President s/Eddie Miller, Member s /John Collins, Member s/Luther Taylor, Member s/Daniel Jones, Member ATTEST: s/Linda Martin, Clerk COMMFNDATIONS FOR CAPTAIN DARRELL EILER AND FIREFIGHTERS AARON RANDALL AND CHRIS MANZUK Fire Chief Stephen Cox presented the following commendation: COMMENDATION FOR CAPTAIN DARRELL EILER AND FIREFIGHTERS AARON RANDALL AND CHRIS MANZUK WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals thatperform 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 beprescnted to the individuals performing said meritorious service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commendation be given to: