2015 Meritorious Conduct Awards - Endowed Medals: Scannell - Rainey - Sullivan
Endowed Medals are awarded for the bravest act performed by a member of the Department during this meritorious period in the saving of human life, at the risk of the member's own life, while engaged in the performance of duty.
SCANNELL MEDAL
Firefighter/Paramedic - Michael D. Kirk Airport Division
On July 6, 2013, Rescue 33 and Rescue 88 were among the first San Francisco Fire Department Airport Units to respond to the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214. Upon arrival, Lt. David Monteverdi, Lt. Christine Emmons and FF/PM Michael Kirk, having been advised that there were passengers who were unable to evacuate still aboard the burning aircraft, made their way up the evacuation chute to perform search and rescue operations. Fuel continued to pour from both sides of the aircraft and active fire was present. With complete disregard for their own safety, these members entered the plane, knowing that the only chance of survival the remaining passengers had was in their hands. If not for the bravery and selfless actions of Lt. Monteverdi, Lt. Emmons and FF/PM Kirk the death toll from this unprecedented Level III multi-casualty incident would have been much larger. Three hundred and four of three hundred and seven people survived that day.
[CASE 13-17] Asiana Airline Flight 214 Crash
RAINEY MEDAL
Lieutenant - Christine E. Emmons Airport Division
On July 6, 2013, Rescue 33 and Rescue 88 were among the first San Francisco Fire Department Airport Units to respond to the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214. Upon arrival, Lt. David Monteverdi, Lt. Christine Emmons and FF/PM Michael Kirk, having been advised that there were passengers who were unable to evacuate still aboard the burning aircraft, made their way up the evacuation chute to perform search and rescue operations. Fuel continued to pour from both sides of the aircraft and active fire was present. With complete disregard for their own safety, these members entered the plane, knowing that the only chance of survival the remaining passengers had was in their hands. If not for the bravery and selfless actions of Lt. Monteverdi, Lt. Emmons and FF/PM Kirk the death toll from this unprecedented Level III multi-casualty incident would have been much larger. Three hundred and four of three hundred and seven people survived that day.
[CASE 13-17] Asiana Airline Flight 214 Crash
SULLIVAN MEDAL
Lieutenant - David J. Monteverdi Airport Division
On July 6, 2013, Rescue 33 and Rescue 88 were among the first San Francisco Fire Department Airport Units to respond to the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214. Upon arrival, Lt. David Monteverdi, Lt. Christine Emmons and FF/PM Michael Kirk, having been advised that there were passengers who were unable to evacuate still aboard the burning aircraft, made their way up the evacuation chute to perform search and rescue operations. Fuel continued to pour from both sides of the aircraft and active fire was present. With complete disregard for their own safety, these members entered the plane, knowing that the only chance of survival the remaining passengers had was in their hands. If not for the bravery and selfless actions of Lt. Monteverdi, Lt. Emmons and FF/PM Kirk the death toll from this unprecedented Level III multi-casualty incident would have been much larger. Three hundred and four of three hundred and seven people survived that day.
[CASE 13-17] Asiana Airline Flight 214 Crash