02/18/2015 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18 2015 16 structure. Carroll and Olson removed the victim from the structure, using the same route that they used for entry as crews had begun to extinguish flames in that area of the house. The victim was alive, but badly burned and was handed over to waiting EMS crews outside the house. This crew then re- entered the home and continued to search the remainder of the house. The second crew from Rescue 1, consisting of Firefighters F.rquhart and Kakalia, continued their initial search and found members of Engine 6 and Truck 6 working on their extrication of the other victim from the bedroom. These firefighters assisted with the removal of this patient from the home and the extinguishment of the fire after patient removal. The actions of the crew of Rescue 1 at this fire directly contributed to the removal of both patients alive and immediately treating both with advanced life support measures on the scene. Be it further resolved that Mike Carroll, Derek Erquhart, Ryan Kakalia, and Mike Olson 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 18`s day of February 2015. s/Laura Vasquez, President s/Eddie Miller, Member s /Jahn Collins, Member s/Luther Taylor, Member s/Danicl Jones, Member ATTEST: s/Linda Martin, Clerk COMMENDATIONS FOR CAPTAIN ROB ROSE, T.T. SUZIE KRILL AND FIREFTG14TERS — NICK MILLER. COREY POWELL, AND DAVID TAGUE Fire Chief Stephen Cox presented the following commendation: COMMENDATION FOR CAPTAIN ROB ROSE, LIEUTENANT SUZIF. KRILL, AND FIREFIGHTERS NICK MILLER, COREY POWELL, AND DAVID TAGUE 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: Captain Rob Rose, Lieutenant Suzie Krill, and Firefighters Nick Miller, Corey Powell, and David Tague At approximately 23:40 hours on January 20, 2015, the crews of Medic 4, Medic 5, and 1660 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, first arriving crews were announcing that there were multiple victims trapped in the home. As the first victim was removed from the building by Rescue 1personnel, Captain Rose began administering advanced life support procedures to the severely injured man. I he Medic 4 crew, who were initially dispatched to the call, were working directly with Engine 6 and Truck 6 crews with the extrication of the patient from the delta side of the house. Once the patient was removed from the house, Firefighters Miller and Powell began to administer advanced life support procedures to the patient. They immediately packaged the patient with the assistance of the 6 's crews and drove expediently to the hospital while continuing to provide life- saving medical care. Along with the critical patient that had been trapped in the house, Miller and Powell also transported several other occupants that had self - rescued, but had suffered