Engine 43B

Engine 49C, Truck 49C, Rescue 49C and Battalion 5C

Engine 22A

Battalion 4C, Engine 28C, Engine 29C, Truck 57C

Rescue 11A, Engine 42A

Battalion 8C, Engine 44A, Truck 19A, Truck 53A, Battalion 3A

Truck 19A

Engine 43B

For their professional demonstration of teamwork and courage when dispatched to 1600 California Crossing to a possible drowning on June 15, 2001.  With the help of a bystander, the crew located a victim in the Trinity River, entered the water and worked together to make a successful rescue.

Engine 49, Truck 49, Rescue 49 and Battalion 5, C Shift
(Rescue 49 & Battalion 5 not pictured)

For their competent actions and demonstration of professionalism when they responded to a motor vehicle accident on southbound R. L. Thornton Freeway at Hampton Road on February 6, 2002, where they had a single occupant pinned, requiring the use of the Jaws of Life in the quick and successful extrication of the patient from the vehicle.

Engine 22, A shift

For their demonstration of professional skill and outstanding teamwork while responding to a fire at an apartment complex on January 25, 2002, which resulted in the rescue of an infant.  Their prompt action prevented a potentially dangerous situation from resulting in more serious consequences.

Engine 28, Engine 29, Truck 57 and Battalion 4, C Shift.

For their competent actions and demonstration of professionalism when they responded to a report of fire at a manufacturing facility at Texas Instruments on January 1, 2002.  This incident held great potential for dramatic escalation, but the rapid, well-coordinated response of department members made a difference and is to be commended.

Engine 42 and Rescue 11, A shift.

For their commendable actions and efforts when they responded to a structure fire at 8419 Ridgelea on March 2, 2002, where they rescued two fire victims.  One of the victims succumbed to his injuries and the other is recovering at the Parkland Burn Unit.  All members involved acted in the finest traditions of the Department.

Engine & Truck 19A, Engine 44A, Truck 53A, Rescue 24A, Battalion 3A and Battalion 8C
(Rescue 19A not pictured)

For their commendable actions and efforts when they responded to a structure fire at 6054 Parkdate on August 16, 2001, where they rescued four victims and revived three of them.  Even though all victims succumbed to their injuries, all members involved acted in the finest traditions of the Department.

Truck 19, A Shift

For their expert use of medical knowledge and skills when responding to a major accident with a person pinned under a fully loaded eighteen-wheel trailer.  With their coordinated effort, the car was removed from underneath the trailer and the final extrication of the patient was performed.  The patient was flown to Parkland Hospital in serious condition and taken to surgery where he later expired.  Any chance of survival was due to the tireless efforts of the firefighters that were on scene that day.