Lifesaving Award Presented for Full - Steam Heroism By Michelle Williams, Deputy Clerk / Senior Administrative Assistant
At the October 26, 2021, Board of Supervisors ’ Regular Meeting, County Administrator, Theodore L. Voorhees, read a narrative recalling the events that occurred on the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021, where Captain Jason Smith was participating at the Sheriff ’ s Office ’ s booth during the Orange County Street Festival. An older female walking with a small group, including several young children, was getting ready to cross over the train tracks when a plastic fireman ’ s hat belonging to one of the children was blown onto the tracks. At the same time, a train horn blew and the crossing arms began coming down to prevent pedestrians from crossing. The female quickly ran onto the train tracks to retrieve the fireman ’ s hat. She made her way across the first set of tracks but fell face first when reaching the second set of tracks. She tried to get up on her own but
Chairman Crozier with Captain Smith
tripped and fell again. Captain Jason Smith and Major Mike LaCasse quickly ran to assist the female. Along with some unidentified citizens, Captain Smith and Major LaCasse were able to pick up the female and carry her to safety. Seconds later, the train came along the same tracks the female had just been moved from. If not for the quick actions of Captain Smith, the female could have sustained serious bodily injuries or death. After presenting the award, Chairman Crozier thanked Captain Smith and stated, “ This just shows what our Sheriff ’ s Office does on a daily basis. Congratulations! ”
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