2018 Class D Certificate of Commendation - FF/PM Michael J. Simon (off duty)

On July 14, 2018 FF/PM Simon (off duty) noticed a young girl who had been jumping up and down suddenly disappeared from view. FF/PM Simon ran over to investigate and discovered the 6 year old girl opening and began searching for the girl. As he was preparing to enter the tank, the girls head appeared on the surface. FF/PM Simon was able to grab hold of the girl’s arm and with assistance of her father, pulled her out. The girl was decontaminated and transported to a hospital for further examination. Without FF/PM Simon’s quick intervention it is unlikely anyone would have noticed she was in trouble.

Class D Certificate of Commendation for FF/PM Michael J. Simon (off duty)