Photo: Celebrated Employees left to right Jeff Moffitt, Travis Mayo, Mike Hormell, Cody Kennedy, Brian Padilla-Melton, Spencer Smith, Troy Lovelady, Imani Moore, Jason Beyea
On Friday, October 28, 2022, Prescott Fire Department held its biannual Badge Pinning and Recognition Ceremony led by Fire Chief Holger Durre. In attendance from the City of Prescott Leadership were Mayor Phil Goode, City Council members Connie Cantelme, Eric Moore, and Cathey Rusing, Deputy City Manager Tyler Goodman, Police Chief Amy Bonney, and Deputy Police Chief Jon Brambila.
Photo: Fire Chief Holger Durre swears in new employees left to right Firefighters Spencer Smith, Troy Lovelady, Travis Mayo, Imani Moore, Mike Hormell
Our ceremony, which is held twice a year in May and October to coincide with EMS Week and Fire Prevention Week, celebrates newly hired employees, members of the fire department promoted to a higher rank, and recognizes both employee and citizen special achievements. Prescott Fire Department welcomed 5 newly hired firefighters who completed their recruit academy on October 21. Firefighters Mike Hormell, Spencer Smith, Imani Moore, Travis Mayo, and Troy Lovelady were sworn in by Chief Durre as the newest members of the Prescott Fire Department. Promoted employees include Firefighter Cody Kennedy to the rank of Engineer, Engineers Brian Padilla-Melton and Jason Beyea to the rank of Captain, and Captain Jeff Moffitt to the rank of Battalion Chief. Chief Durre also recognized Battalion Chief Ralph Lucas for his temporary assignment to Operations Chief.
Photo: Operations Chief Ralph Lucas introduces Teresa Franz
We had a special opportunity to recognize local citizens as well as another city employee who went above and beyond to save a life in our community. Resident Teresa Franz spoke of her gratitude to the people recognized for their life saving actions. Teresa explained that in March of 2022, she experienced cardiac arrest while working out at a local gym in Prescott. Witnesses Patrick Carroll and Renee Joseph immediately started CPR and applied an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on her. 911 was called and Prescott Regional Communications Dispatcher Lindsey Paloutzian stayed on the line and coached them until emergency crews arrived. Teresa went on to thank them as well as the emergency crews from Prescott Fire Department and Life Line Ambulance for saving her life. Chief Holger Durre and Teresa Franz presented Patrick Carroll, Rene Joseph, and Lindsey Paloutzian with a special recognition for life saving efforts recognized by the National Medal of Honor.
Photo: (left to right) Teresa Franz thanks the National Medal of Honor Recipients Patrick Carroll, Renee Joseph, Lindsey Paloutzian
The Prescott Fire Department would like to remind you that early CPR and defibrillation is key in the survival from cardiac arrest. If interested in CPR classes, please call Prescott Fire Department at (928) 777-1700.
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Let me begin by stating my son is a fire lieutenant outside the city of Chicago. I fully recognize the important and dangerous jobs they preform and appreciate all they do for our citizens.
I also appreciate all the fanfare for the new officers and outstanding citizens.
My point is…where is the recognition and statue at the county court house for our Prescott Hotshots that died heroically many years ago. Once a year recognition is not enough. Where is the permanent monument for these forgotten heros? It’s time the city council put money where thier mouth is. It’s been years and nothing. For a city that proclaims it’s so proud of itself..this act of omission is shameful. Do something about it!!
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