Council to honor Firefighter Garcia for life‑saving response; recognition scheduled at next meeting

The Calumet City Council accepted an informational item recognizing Firefighter Garcia for his involvement in two emergency calls, including one where a child was unconscious and not breathing. The mayor said the council received a recognition letter for Firefighter Garcia for two separate calls and that the city would present a plaque at the next meeting. Fire Chief (identified in the meeting as "Chief") described the incident: Garcia was on duty that day and responded as part of the engine and ambulance crew; a paramedic and a police officer performed life‑saving care for a child who was unconscious and not breathing. "They actually had a child that, was unconscious and not breathing," the chief said, and he praised the combined work of the fire and police personnel. Union President Mr. Hinkle was present in council chambers but declined to speak at the time; the mayor said the formal award presentation will occur at the next regular meeting. The council voted to place the recognition letter on file. No disciplinary or policy actions were discussed; the item was purely a recognition and will be converted into a plaque presentation at the next meeting.