February 12, 2009

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Members Recognized

as Everyday Heroes for Saving Others 

Members of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, along with members of other Montgomery County fire/rescue departments, were recognized by County Executive Ike Leggett as “Everyday Heroes” for their outstanding rescue of triplets trapped in a house fire in December 2008. 

The following were recognized at the ceremony:

• B-CC Rescue Squad daystaff members Lieutenant Curtis Warfield and Master Firefighter John Klavon and B-CC Rescue Squad volunteer Master Firefighter Charles Moyer, all of whom were the crew of Rescue Squad 741 (one of the B-CC Rescue Squad’s heavy rescue units).   While Master Firefighter Moyer manned the truck outside and firefighters from other departments began suppressing the fire, Lt. Warfield and Master Firefighter Klavon entered the burning house and rescued two of the triplets from their second-floor bedroom.    Firefighters from other Montgomery County fire/rescue departments brought the third child out of the house.
• B-CC Rescue Squad daystaff members Firefighter Brian Consolo and EMS Provider Master Jason Buc, who provided medical care and transported one of the triplets to the hospital;
• Montgomery County Division of Fire and Rescue Services members Master Firefighter Mary Davis and Firefighter Damon Lewis, both Paramedics who staffed Medic 741 (one of the B-CC Rescue Squad’s Medic Units) and provided care and transported one of the triplets to the hospital;
• B-CC Rescue Squad Battalion Chief Frank Gaegler, who served as a command officer at the scene. 

Members of other fire/rescue departments were also recognized for their heroic acts at this and other incidents.   

About the Rescue Squad          

Now in its 69th year, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad is a community-supported non-profit organization that provides, at no charge to the recipient, professional fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Maryland area, as well as Upper Northwest Washington, D.C.  The spirit, commitment, dedication, and operational skills of its members are the defining characteristics of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad.   The Squad provides the community with the security and peace of mind that comes with emergency services that are among the best in the United States.    

The Rescue Squad does not receive regular budgeted funds from any government.  Instead, the Squad raises almost all of its $2 million operating budget from individual donors, foundations, businesses, and occasional state and federal grants.  The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad is registered under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions to the Squad are tax-deductible as allowable by law.

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