2017-1443 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-1443
A resolution in commendation of the Janesville Fire Department for their
assistance during the search and rescue efforts at the Cambria, Wisconsin corn
milling plant explosion.
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, a corn milling plant exploded in Cambria,
Wisconsin resulting in mass devastation to the structure; and
WHEREAS, shortly after the explosion, one person was reported dead, two missing,
and many more injured; and
WHEREAS, the incident required mutual aid from fire departments across Wisconsin;
and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2017, Wisconsin Task Force One (WI-TF1) was activated to
assist with the incident, specifically search operations, on-scene communications,
safety operations, and medical assistance with on-scene personnel; and
WHEREAS, nine members of the Janesville Fire Department serve on Wisconsin Task
Force One (WI-TF1), including:
Captain Ryan Murphy - Safety Manager;
Captain John McManus - Communications Manager;
Lieutenant Robert Gabbey - Haz-Mat Operations;
Lieutenant Hank Lewandowski - Haz- Mat Operations;
Lieutenant Josh Uecker - Tech Rescue Operations;
Firefighter Richard Lohmar - Tech Rescue Operations;
Firefighter Brian Barnish - Rescue Specialist;
Firefighter Pete Mory - Paramedic specialist; and
Firefighter Zach Acker - Rescue Specialist; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Task Force One (WI-TF1) encountered extensive rescue efforts
at the scene, including a double leg field amputation as a result of the explosion; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Task Force One (WI-TF1) was activated for 30 hours, finally
returning late on June 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, ultimately, four people died and ten people were injured by the explosion;
and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville to recognize the Janesville Fire Department for their participation in
Wisconsin Task Force One (WI-TF1) and assistance during the search and rescue
efforts at the Cambria, Wisconsin corn milling plant explosion.
ADOPTED: June 26, 2017 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Gruber
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley X
Farrell X __
Mark . reitag, City Manager Gruber X
/ Jorgensen X
ATTES / / Marklein X
Williams X
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, Wolfe X
•avid T. Godek, City C erk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimc yk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Marklein and
Councilmember Williams
Prepared by: City Manager's Office and Janesville
Fire Department