HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Fire Personnel Recognition J. Hinkle, K. Brown, and T. ThompsonWhereas, on the morning of December 28, 2019, Fire Engine 55 was
dispatched to a reported structure fire at the California Villas in the City of
Palm Desert; the Perris Emergency Command Center advised responding
units that 911 dispatchers were on the phone with a man trapped by the
apartment fire; and
Whereas, Firefighters Kevin Brown and Travis Thompson
immediately entered the apartment and were later met by Fire Captain
James Hinkle; they encountered zero visibility with extreme heat, and
located an entrapped civilian in his bedroom; and
Whereas, while removing the entrapped civilian, they became
entangled in the hallway with fallen debris. Firefighter Kevin Brown
selflessly guarded the victim from radiant and convective heat, causing
catastrophic damage to his gear and burns to his elbow and arm; and
Whereas, firefighters successfully removed the entrapped civilian to
safety, demonstrating the sacrifices they and all public servants may
encounter every day for the safety and well-being of their communities; and
Whereas, all first responders that day deserve meritorious
recognition for their selfless compassion and prompt response, serving as
a shining example of dedicated commitment to service and lifesaving.
Now, Therefore, I, Gina Nestande, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, along with the entire City Council, do hereby recognize the
bravery and dedication of all first responders that day, and especially:
Fire Captain James Hinkle
Firefighter Kevin Brown
Firefighter Travis Thompson
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm
Desert, California, to be affixed this 23rd day of
January, 2020.