This evening Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 (Montco 43) volunteers along with members of the Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2 were recognized by the Plymouth Township Council during their August monthly business meeting for their combined rescue efforts on the scene of a water rescue this past June.

Back on June 9th, stations 43 and 55 responded to the 1200 block of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township for the report of a vehicle stuck in high moving flood waters with 1 occupant trapped inside. As fire department units arrived the quick rising water had completely overtaken the vehicle submerging it along with its occupant under the water. Rescue swimmers from Plymouth and Conshohocken with the assistance of several rescue personnel on shore quickly entered the water where they safely extricated the trapped victim, getting them safely back on dry land to the care of awaiting EMS.

Plymouth Township Council read out a resolution commending the fire companies for their efforts. Following the presentation, Plymouth Fire Chief John Heleniak distributed the following commendations to the rescuers that were on scene:

Commendation of Merit:
Captain Charles Gallagher - Plymouth Fire Co.
Captain Mark O'Neill - Plymouth Fire Co.
Firefighter Steven Karowski - Plymouth Fire Co.
Deputy Chief David Murphy - Conshohocken FD
Firefighter Drew Ingvertsen- Conshohocken FD

Unit Citations:
Lieutenant Andrew Thomas - Rescue 43
Firefighter Marc Montelius - Rescue 43
Firefighter Steven Buonomo - Rescue 43
Engineer John Papalitskas - Marine 43
Firefighter Matthew Kijak - Marine 43

Fire Chief Tim Gunning - Marine 55
Captain Daniel Costello - Marine 55
Engineer Christopher Dixon - Marine 55
Firefighter Steven Young - Marine 55
Firefighter Gary Davis - Marine 55
Firefighter Michael Yuengling - Marine 55

Congratulations and a job well done to all members!