2002 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Medal of Valor Recipients
The Medal of Valor shall be awarded for an act of heroism that is clearly above and beyond the call of duty and exemplifies the highest degree of bravery. This is the second highest award and individual can receive.
Medal of Valor
Captain Bernis Faircloth
Rescue Company 1
On 5 February 1998, Rescue Company 1 arrived first at a working house fire at 112 South Hyde Park Avenue with one subject confirmed trapped. The crew encountered heavy heat conditions without the protection of a hose line while trying to affect a rescue. The crew was forced to dive out the window as the room became untenable. The crew of Rescue 1 again made an attempt at rescuing the victim and was able to pull him out of the house suffering from severe burns. The victim is alive today because of the heroic and courageous actions of Captain Bernis Faircloth and his crew of Rescue Company 1. For his bravery and heroic actions, Captain Bernis Faircloth is awarded the Department’s second highest medal, the Medal of Valor.
Medal of Valor
Technician Sean Boone
Rescue Company 1
On 5 February 1998, Rescue Company 1 arrived first at a working house fire at 112 South Hyde Park Avenue with one subject confirmed trapped. The crew encountered heavy heat conditions without the protection of a hose line while trying to affect a rescue. The crew was forced to dive out the window as the room became untenable. The crew of Rescue Company 1 again made an attempt at rescuing the victim and was able to pull him out of the house suffering from severe burns. The victim is alive today because of the heroic and courageous actions of Technician Sean Boone and the crew of Rescue Company 1. For his bravery and heroic actions, Technician Sean Boone is awarded the Department’s second highest medal, the Medal of Valor.
Medal of Valor
Acting Technician Joe Thompsonm
Rescue Company 1
On 5 February 1998, Rescue Company 1 arrived first at a working house fire at 112 South Hyde Park Avenue with one subject confirmed trapped. The crew encountered heavy heat conditions without the protection of a hose line while trying to affect a rescue. The crew was forced to dive out the window as the room became untenable. The crew of Rescue 1 again made an attempt at rescuing the victim and was able to pull him out of the house suffering from severe burns. The victim is alive today because of the heroic and courageous actions of Acting Technician Joe Thompson and the crew of Rescue Company 1. For his bravery and heroic actions, Acting Technician Joe Thompson is awarded the Department’s second highest medal, the Medal of Valor.
Medal of Valor
Technician David Elston
Engine Company 5
On 17 March 1999, Technician David Elston was working off-duty when he stopped by Fire Station Five for a soda. While there, he heard a structure fire with subjects trapped dispatched at 3101 Mossdale Street. Technician Elston drove to the fire, arriving before any fire units. Upon his arrival he found a working house fire with a subject lying unconscious on the floor in the house. Technician Elston rescued the victim from the house and then began CPR on the victim prior to the arrival of fire units. Technician Elston then continued to care for the victim after fire and EMS units arrived. For his bravery and heroic actions, Technician Elston is awarded the Department’s second highest medal, the Medal of Valor.
Medal of Valor
Captain David Roberts
Rescue Company 1
On 11 November 1999, fire companies responded to a working house fire with reported subjects trapped at 1703 Holloway Street. During the course of the fire, Technician Sean Boone of Rescue Co. 1 became disoriented and lost in the house. At this time the house was heavily involved with fire. Upon hearing that Technician Boone was lost, Captain Roberts by himself forced entry into the back of the house and began searching for Technician Boone without the protection of a hose line. Captain Roberts located Technician Boone and assisted him to safety. For his bravery and heroic actions, Captain Roberts is awarded the Department’s second highest medal, the Medal of Valor.
Purple Heart Medal Recipient
Purple Heart Medal
Technician Charles McAlexander
Engine Company 7
On 25 April 2001, Technician McAlexander was operating at a hazardous materials call on Sunset Avenue. While working on the scene, Technician McAlexander slipped on the wet rocks striking his head on the rocks. This caused significant injury to Technician McAlexander requiring immediate care and several surgeries to correct the damage. For the injuries he sustained in the line-of-duty, Technician McAlexander is awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
Unit Citations
Engine 1- Capt. John Krokowski, Tech. FF Brian Eaton
Engine 2- Capt. Barry Shuler, Tech. Andrew Johnson, FF Rodney Moore
Engine 3 -Capt. Paul Tyler, Tech. Jim Barr, Tech. Billy Mitchell
Engine 3 -Capt. Paul Tyler, Tech. Tamala Wilson, FF D.J. Beverly
Engine 5- Capt. Terry Parschall, Tech. David Swain, A/Tech Shannon Sykes
Engine 5- (TRT)Capt. Towner, Tech. Terry Paschall, Tech. Janie Bristow, Tech David Elston, FF Russell Dorsey, FF John Barrett
Engine 8- Capt. Robert Blackwell, Tech. Tim Price, FF Cleve Sorrell
Engine 9- Capt. Barry Shuler, Tech. Andrew Johnson, FF Dan Cremeans
Engine 12 -Capt. Craig Hoxie, Tech. Lennis Harris, FF Kenneth Holloway
Engine 14- Capt. Keaton, Tech. Matt Williams, FF Lynne Webb
Rescue 1- Capt. Tony Mangum, Tech, David Roberts, FT Johnnie Holsclaw, FF Kelly MacAlexander
Rescue 1 -Capt. Bernis Faircloth, Tech. Sean Boone, A/Tech. Joe Thompson
Rescue 1- Capt. Tony Mangum, Tech. Johnny Holsclaw, Tech. Kelly MacAlexander
Rescue 1 -A/Capt. Glen Mincey,Tech Bruce Jacobs,Tech Joe Thompson
Rescue 1 -A/Capt. Sean Boone, A/Tech. Chris Iannuzzi, A/Tech Andy Sannipoli
Rescue 1- Capt. David Roberts, Tech. Sean Boone, Tech. Travis Melvin
Rescue 1- Capt. George Odell, Tech. Bruce Jacobs, A/Tech. Carl Hamlin
Rescue 1 -Capt. George Odell, Tech. Bruce Jacobs, FF Cleve Sorrell
Ladder 1- Capt. Bobby Boening, FF Steve Dolan
Ladder 1- Capt. David Roberts, Tech. Todd Elliott, FF Marty Pearce
Ladder 2- Capt. Russ Castle, A/Tech. Dan Cremeans, FF Rodney Sellers
Ladder 2- Capt. Charles Sanford, Tech. K.W. Roberts, FF Calvin Harris
Squad 1- FF Mike Clumpner, FF Kelly Rowsey
Squad 1- FF Tony Crabtree,Tech Mark McCowen
Squad 2 -Tech. Mark Law, FF Tina Lee
Squad 2- FF Victor Snipes, FF Tina Lee
Medical Life Saving Award
Captain Tamala Wilson
Capt. Barry Shuler
Capt. Tony Mangum
Capt. Ralph Keaton
Capt. Leon Justice
Capt. William Towner
Capt. Chris McDonald
Capt. Steve Smith
A/Capt. Rodney Jenkins
Tech. Pete Reams
Tech. Carol Milligan
Tech. Andrew Johnson
Tech. Johnnie Holsclaw
Tech. Kelly MacAlexander
Tech. Dan Cremeans
Tech. Travis Melvin
Tech. Janie Bristow
Tech. David Elston
Tech. Mark Law
Tech. Roy Green
A/Tech Terrence Smith
FF Frank Delucia
FF Eddie Renegar
FF Richard Ray
FF Todd Glover
A/Tech. Anthony Mattos
FF Shawn Field
FF Mike Clumpner
FF Jim Cole
FF Mike Brooks
FF Shawn Field
FF Mike Clark
FF Rod Sellers
FT Bruce Jacobs
FT Matt Williams
FF Lynne Webb
FF Steve Dolan
FF Mike Clark
FF Mike Atkins
FF Cindy Quigley
FF Tina Lee
FF Kelly Rowsey
Safety Award
Chief Johnnie Partin
Tech. Todd Elliott
Award of Commendation
A/BC William Ralston
Citizen Appreciation Award
Hershel Turnage
Letter of Appreciation
Capt. Sean Boone
Capt. Dan Curia
Capt. Bobby Boening
Capt. Billy Lloyd
FF Mario Herrera
FM Ken Crews
A.F.M. Eddie Reid
Capt. Pete Oliver (ret)
Tech. Frank Whitfield
FF Jeff Roberts
Capt. Jimmy Reardon
Tech. Bruce Lynch
Tech. David Young
Durham 911
Durham Police
Durham EMS
Bahama Fire
Lebanon Fire
Parkwood Fire
Bethesda Fire
Redwood Fire
Durham Co. Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Award
A.F.M. Eddie Reed
Insp. Jody Morton
The line of duty deaths who were honered.
Public Safety Officer Gary Fletcher
Engine Company 3
02-14-1978
Died while operating at a working house fire on Rowena Avenue.
Assistant Chief Ernest Wilkie
01-20-1970
Died while operating at a working house fire on Green Street.
Fire Driver Joe Chandler
Engine Company 4
02-13-1957
Died from cardiac arrest while on duty
