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Congratulations to Lt. Brian Shaw, recipient of the Firefighter of the Month award, for the month of July 2014.
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Lt. Brian Shaw has been selected July's Firefighter of the Month for his acts of concern and kindness in dealing with the public, specifically his response to a medical emergency involving three small dogs and a cat at a house fire. On June 6th multiple fire units including Rescue 2 responded to a two-story residential building fire. The first arriving engine quickly located the fire in the kitchen and began to put the fire out. Meanwhile, the engine crew had located three small dogs on the first floor and one cat on the second floor who were suffering from smoke inhalation and in serious condition. Lt. Shaw immediately started resuscitative efforts on the animals using the department's specialized equipment (surgivet masks) and proceeded to administer oxygen therapy per protocols. Due to Lt. Shaw's efforts and expertise, he managed to save the four animals. His quick actions and going above and beyond is deserving of this award.