MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
Prince George's County Fire Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale awarded several Firefighter/Medics this morning for their actions in rescuing three children from their burning house.
On the morning
of Sunday, October 29, 2017, Public Safety Communications alerted units to a
house fire with the report of trapped occupants. While in route, additional information was
received indicating that the exact location of the trapped occupants was not
known.
Upon arrival
on the scene, crews from Station 829 encountered a two-story, wood frame
dwelling with smoke showing from all sides.
A hose line was advanced by Engine 829 and firefighters proceeded
upstairs to search for the reportedly trapped victims. The fire was quickly
located as the crew from Engine 829 separated to search for victims. Within minutes, the fire was extinguished and
three victims were located, rescued and revived. All of the victims have since made a full recovery from their injuries.
Fire Chief Barksdale visited the Silver Hill Fire/EMS Station and met with the crews and presented personnel with an Emergency Services Award. "Your quick
thinking and immediate action on the scene of this incident are commendable and
worthy of recognition. The heroic
efforts you demonstrated are directly responsible for preventing a potentially
tragic outcome," stated Barksdale. "Therefore,
you are hereby awarded a Fire/EMS Department Emergency Services Award. Your actions reflect well on you personally
and professionally and exemplify the excellent caliber of service we strive to
provide always, in every circumstance."
Original press release can be found here.
Personnel awarded are:
E829 personnel
LT
Mike Perritt
FT
Daniel Robinson
FF
Charlie Groce
FF
Tyler Shoemaker
FF
Zach Staley (extra)
A829 personnel
FF Chris Sheckles
FF Gary Stanley
MD829
FF Amanda Steele
FF Timmy Miller
FF Timmy Miller
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