HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12624 (Appreciation Fire Captain Kenneth Martin)RESOLUTION NO. 12624
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOUTION OF iiPPRECIdTION
TO
FIRE CAPTAIN KENNETH MARTIN
WHEREAS, Fire Captain Kenneth Martin and Fire Captain James Hufford were travelling off-
duty in a rural area of Tehama County, Northern California; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, October 31, 2008, they came upon a small pickup truck off the road
that had crashed into a tree; and
WHEREAS, a young man at the scene told them his hunting companion was injured and
trapped in the vehicle and further investigation confirmed the man was severely
entangled in the metal wreckage and that his injuries were life threatening; and
WHEREAS, James Hufford responded to obtain assistance with the remote area lacking cell
phone reception as Kenneth Martin stayed with the injured victim and worked
with continued determination to disentangle the young man making progress by
using his bare hands and small tools; a tire iron, a small axe, and a borrowed
socket set; and
WHEREAS, 30 minutes following their arrival on scene, a Cal Fire Type III Engine and crew
arrived and in another 5 minutes a Tehama County Sheriff arrived. Kenneth
continued helping the local agencies until the extrication was complete; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Martin demonstrated the core value of fire service—leadership—and
exemplified our San Rafael Fire Department's— "Our Mission is to Help."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael
thank Captain Kenneth Martin for his skill, persistence, and determination that reduced the amount of
time for the rescue and contributed to this life saving assistance.
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