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Sheriff presents state fire‑marshal commendation for deputy; county recognizes work on 800‑MHz radio system
Summary
Sheriff Chris Wells read a state fire marshal's commendation recognizing Sergeant Derek Feliciano for detecting a structure fire in Carbondale and presented the letter publicly. The commission also recognized Brett Lewis for his work on the county's multi‑agency 800‑MHz radio interoperability project.
Sheriff Chris Wells presented a written commendation from the State Fire Marshal for a deputy who discovered an early‑morning commercial structure fire.
The state fire marshal's letter, dated Dec. 10, 2024, commended Sergeant Derek Feliciano for detecting the odor of smoke on Dec. 8, 2024, in Carbondale and for actions that led to discovery of a fire inside Down Home Auto Repair at 223 West Main Street. The letter credited the deputy’s early detection with allowing the Carbondale Fire Department to extinguish the blaze while it was confined, likely avoiding greater damage.
Sheriff Wells read the letter aloud: "I am writing to commend Osage County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Derek Feliciano for detecting and investigating the odor of smoke on the morning of 12/08/2024 in Carbondale, Kansas, which led to the discovery of a commercial structure fire inside Down Home Auto Repair at 223 West Main Street." He presented the letter as a formal commendation for the sergeant.
The commission also took time to recognize Brett (last name Lewis referenced in the record) for his role implementing the county’s 800‑MHz radio system, a multi‑year project that improved interoperability among fire, EMS, law enforcement and public works.
Why it matters: The commendation documents a saved business and likely prevented escalation of a structure fire; the radio project recognition emphasizes improved public safety communications countywide.
Next steps: No formal action required. The commission publicly thanked Sergeant Feliciano and presented the marshal’s letter; the county will retain the letter in official records.
