2020 Class D Unit Citation - RS1, RS2, B02, QRV
Event Date
Award Type
Class D Unit Citation
Description
On September 17, 2020, crews were dispatched to a medical emergency at 30 Otis Street. A crane operator had suffered a heart attack while 300 feet in the air. A plan was devised to remove the patient out of the confined cab down several flights of steep ladders across a makeshift wooden ladder bridge onto the roof of 30 Otis, a building that is 25 stories and currently under construction. Capt. McGuire ran the rescue, making sure all members and the victim were in harnesses and attached to safety ropes. The patient was brought to ground safely and was transported to the hospital. This was a high risk operation that required quick thinking and a high level of bravery.
Class D Unit Citations for:
| Rescue Squad 1 | Rescue Squad 2 | Battalion 2 | Quick Response Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capt. Thomas A McGuire | T/Lt. David C. Saitz | BC John A. Hickey | PM Michael J. Harper |
| FF Shawn A. Zimmerman | FF Rexie I. Megia | ISS Joseph R. Viglizzo | EMT Lancer J. Smith |
| FF Gregory A. Ginotti | FF Yusufu B. Caungula | ||
| FF Eric J. Botelho | FF Andrew B. Yee |