Unit citations were presented to ECFR Engine 91 and Camas-Washougal Fire Department Engine 43 for rescue of a trapped occupant from a house fire on Blair Road in February
On Tuesday (March 19), East County Fire and Rescue presented unit citations to ECFR Engine 91 and Camas-Washougal Fire Department Engine 43 for rescue of a trapped occupant from a house fire on Blair Road in February.
The following personnel were recognized for their professionalism and excellent performance:
ECFR Engine 91
- Captain John Prasch
- Firefighter Stephen Vera
- Firefighter Zach Allen
- Firefighter Ethan Gilbert
CWFD Engine 43
- Captain Chris Kassel
- Firefighter/Paramedic Michaela Young
- Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Miller
- Firefighter/Paramedic Rick Burnham
The members of Engine 91 and Engine 43 quickly stretched a hoseline to control the fire, searched for, located and removed the occupant from the house under difficult conditions presented by a large amount of building contents and energized electrical wiring.
If you have any questions, please contact Fire Chief Edward Hartin at ehartin@ecfr.us or (360) 834-4908.Information provided by East Clark County Fire and Rescue.
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