Retained firefighters from Shanklin have been recognised for their work during an exceptionally difficult incident, in which a young girl tragically died.
The crew were called to a road traffic collision at Hale Common back in January where they performed CPR on a teenager who had been ejected from one of the vehicles involved.
The casualty was sadly pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of the Shanklin crew and then ambulance colleagues, whose attempts at resuscitation went on for a sustained period of time.
Shanklin’s teamwork and effort that day has now been recognised by Chief Fire Officer Neil Odin, who has awarded each of the crew a Chief Fire Officer’s letter of appreciation.
The crew that night was made up of Watch Manager Darren Wood, Crew Manager Adam Wood, Crew Manager Steve Chapman, Firefighter Derrick White, Firefighter Dan Craven and Firefighter Josh Parsons. FF Parsons only became a firefighter in March of last year.
James Lucy, Group Manager for the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, has said:
“The entire crew acted professionally and courageously in very testing circumstances and continued to work diligently at the incident, and these efforts have not gone unnoticed.”
Due to the current social distancing guidelines, Shanklin’s drill nights have been taking place remotely so the presentation is yet to happen, but once it is safe to do so, the crew will be presented with their certificates for their efforts that night.
So well deserved, what an awful thing to have to do. Full respect to ‘all’ who do such, giving someone the best chance they can at living be it a young girl, or a horse in distress. Pain and fear, and life is real for all living things, and so fortunate we have the fire service to call on.
Well done chaps Shanklin has always seen the Fire service well a great station
Will always produce good work when needed
Well deserved recognition
Proud to be an ex member