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Mebane council honors first responders and store patrons credited with saving lives
Summary
At its April 7 meeting, the Mebane City Council recognized firefighters, police and civilians involved in two recent lifesaving incidents and created a new 'acts of valor' award for officers; family members of a March 10 patient credited quick EMS care for saving his life.
MEBANE — The City of Mebane on April 7 formally recognized firefighters, police officers and private citizens for their responses to two recent emergencies, and the mayor announced a new police commendation to honor extraordinary actions.
Mayor Ed Hooks told the council that citizens and first responders who intervened in a Feb. 7 attack and an unrelated March 10 medical emergency showed “extraordinary courage” and that the city will present the Mebane Police Department’s new Acts of Valor award to officers involved in the Feb. 7 response.
“Your actions that day went far beyond the call of duty,” Hooks said, reading letters of appreciation and congratulating the civilians and department staff being honored.
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Bradley read a proclamation recognizing Capt. Greg Massey’s retirement after more than three decades with the department and outlining Massey’s role in training, certifications and establishing in‑house certification programs for firefighters.
During public comment, Heather Burch said the March 10 response to her husband’s cardiac emergency was swift and professionally handled. “They were well trained. They knew what to do,” she said, thanking paramedics for applying a nitro patch and aspirin and getting her husband to the hospital quickly.
Her husband, Stefan Burch, also addressed the council and praised the training and preparedness of firefighters and medics. “We are grateful for their willingness to serve, to train, and prepare so diligently,” he said.
City officials read an emailed message from the March incident’s survivor thanking the rescuers and reporting that his condition is improving.
The council’s recognitions included certificates for named officers and citizens and the formal proclamation honoring Capt. Massey’s career. No formal council action was required beyond the presentations, and the recognitions concluded before the meeting moved on to regular business.
