2021 Class D Unit Citation - E01

On June 19, 2021, Engine 1 was dispatched to a working fire at 421 Leavenworth, a six story building. Upon arrival they faced heavy smoke, fire on multiple floors, and reports of many residents trapped. Ordered to search the sixth floor for a trapped occupant, the crew of Engine 1 encountered heavy fire on the fire floor and encroaching into the stairwell. With no working hose line and fire engulfing both their floor and floors below, the crew searched for and rescued a trapped victim and his dog. They wrapped the victims in a blanket to protect them from the flames, and dragged them down the hall before rescuing them down the fire escape. The crew exhibited extreme courage in dangerous conditions and performed a successful rescue of the resident and his dog.

Engine 1

• Lt. Vincent A. Pampanin
• FF/PM Hamid Locks
• FF David H. Jebe
• FF Bradley H. Ramse