Recognizing Valor and Service
By: Orange County Fire & EMS and Orange County Communications
At the March 26 Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting we had the great honor of recognizing several first responders for displays of duty, dedication, and heroism in the line of duty. Medals of Valor were presented to Firefighter/Paramedic B. Savage (pictured top right) of County of Orange Fire & EMS and Lieutenant B. Kidwell of Mine Run VFC (pictured middle right). Unit Citations were presented to Lieutenant J. Franklin of County of Orange Fire & EMS (bottom left), as well as Deputy J. Joseph, Corporal A. Schienschang, and Deputy T. Nolasco of the Orange County Sheriff's Office (pictured at bottom of this page, in that order left to right). These recognitions stemmed from a response made on the morning of Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the Rhoadesville area with possible trapped victims inside. Medic 21 responded to the structure fire and was met by Lieutenant Brandon Kidwell (MRVFC) already on scene. With extreme fire conditions present and without a piece of suppression equipment on the scene, Firefighter/Paramedic Savage and Lieutenant Kidwell, while "confronted with imminent personal risk," entered the structure searching for the occupants and ultimately removed a resident from the structure. After the extraction of the patient, Lieutenant Franklin saw to the care of the individual while aided by the Sheriff's Office Deputies who were recognized with the Unit Citations. We are truly moved by the cooperation, professionalism, and bravery displayed by everyone who answered and responded to this call.
Page 3 | April 2024
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter