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Milton honors Officers Mosa and Jacobo for June house‑fire rescue
Summary
Police Chief Hernandez and East Pierce Fire and Rescue recounted a June 9 rescue at 313 17th Avenue Court in which Officers Mosa and Jacobo entered a burning home and brought an elderly resident to safety; the council recognized the officers with a department bravery award.
Milton’s City Council recognized two police officers July 6 for entering a burning home on June 9 and rescuing an elderly resident.
Police Chief Hernandez described how officers Mosa and Jacobo found an elderly man at the front door and, after learning his wife remained inside the house, entered the home and located and removed the trapped woman while fire crews brought water to the scene. East Pierce Fire and Rescue confirmed the officers’ actions and described soot marks on the rescued occupants that indicated the rescue likely saved their lives.
Chief Hernandez said the officers exemplified courage and selflessness; the department presented a bravery award and a plaque that the city read aloud in the meeting. Councilmembers and audience members applauded and took photographs; the chief invited the fire department to be recognized as well before the formal photo.
The award citation in the packet identifies the incident location as 313 17th Avenue Court, Milton, and credits the officers with aiding the safe removal of residents under rapidly deteriorating conditions. No formal action beyond the recognition occurred at the meeting.
