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Winnsboro honors firefighters, officer for December house fire rescue
Summary
The Winnsboro City Council recognized a fire captain and a police officer Jan. 13 for lifesaving actions during a Dec. 28 house fire. Officials said the fire began in an electrical outlet and credited quick response and interdepartmental cooperation for preventing a fatality.
The Winnsboro City Council on Jan. 13 formally recognized Captain Kyle Shelton of the Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Department and Officer Danielle Neely of the Winnsboro Police Department for actions during a Dec. 28 residential fire.
Chief Griffin described arriving at a single-story house with an attached carport and laundry area and said the fire likely began in an electrical outlet. He said Officer Neely and Captain Shelton awakened and helped two occupants evacuate. Griffin added that Shelton later returned without turnout gear, "went into the smoke, grabbed him, pulled him out of there" and that "had Kyle not stayed on scene...that had been to the demise of that gentleman." The council presented a lifesaving award to Captain Kyle Shelton and a letter of commendation to Officer Danielle Neely.
Mayor (name not specified) and council members praised the departments’ coordination. Chief Griffin read language in the formal commendation signed by Mayor Parrish that thanked the pair for "prompt response, professionalism and willingness to assist outside of routine expectations" and noted the cooperation between police and fire departments.
The recognition comes as the council also discussed regular business and voted on agenda items. The awards segment highlighted the city’s reliance on combined police and volunteer fire department responses to protect residents.
The council moved on after the presentations to consider consent items and other agenda business; no further action was required on the rescue recognitions.
