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Murray council commends firefighters after resuscitation of 25-year-old
Summary
The fire chief read a letter of commendation praising firefighters who responded to a March 9 electrocution and described how they restored the victim's pulse on scene; individual firefighters were named and called up for recognition.
The Murray Fire Department was formally commended at the council meeting for its response to a March 9 incident in which a 25-year-old man was electrocuted after contact with a concrete truck that became energized.
Chief Paulo read a letter of commendation describing a dangerous scene with electrical hazards and praising the firefighters’ rapid medical response. "Because of their skill, training, and unwavering commitment to duty, a young man's life was saved," the chief said as he described the resuscitation and the team's deployment of CPR and an automated external defibrillator.
The chief named the personnel who responded and invited them forward to receive individual commendations: Assistant Chief Eric Phelps; Battalion Chief Clint Stewart; Captain Will Locker; Firefighter Andrew Smith; Firefighter David Rainey; Acting Lieutenant Mason Shingle; and Firefighter Jaylen Bolan. Council members praised the crew and noted the importance of leadership on scene.
Why it matters: The account underscores the life-saving role of local emergency responders and highlights a successful on-scene resuscitation where immediate intervention restored breathing and pulse.
Next steps: The chief requested that the named firefighters be presented for individual commendations and a photo; the council complied and acknowledged their efforts.
