Record #: R2012-928   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/3/2012 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/3/2012
Title: Gratitude extended to Firefighter/EMT Ed Johnson for heroic lifesaving actions
Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm
Attachments: 1. R2012-928.pdf
 
 
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presented by    MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL      on       OCTOBER 3. 2012
 
^QllBTBClS ' ln tne late afternoon of August 4, 2012, Truck 40 of the Chicago Fire Department was dispatched to 9500 South Oakley Avenue, the scene of a motorcycle accident; and
 
WHEREAS, A motorcyclist had been struck by an automobile and had sustained a serious head wound; and
 
WHEREAS, Several citizens who witnessed the accident were trying to aid the victim; and
 
WHEREAS, Off-duty Firefighter/EMT Ed Johnson of Truck 40 happened to be shopping near the accident and heard the crash. Acting without hesitation, Firefighter Johnson ran to the victim to render assistance; and
 
WHEREAS, When Firefighter Johnson arrived at the scene, a citizen was attempting to control the bleeding with an article of clothing. Firefighter Johnson quickly rushed to his car and retrieved a towel, placing it on the man's broken skull so as to cover the wound, and instructed the citizen to continue applying pressure; and
 
WHEREAS, Firefighter Johnson then bolted toward a nearby restaurant to obtain bags of ice. He returned to the victim and applied the ice so as to constrict blood vessels and minimize blood flowing from the injured area; and
 
WHEREAS, Firefighter Johnson's deliberate, competent actions and soothing reassurances had a calming effect on the victim. In addition, he made efforts to maintain the victim's body position to control shock and protect against possible spinal injury due to unnecessary movements; and
 
 
WHEREAS, Additional units of the Chicago Fire Department soon arrived to take over with Advanced Life Support care, then transported the injured man to the nearest trauma center; and
 
WHEREAS, The quick, decisive actions of Firefighter Ed Johnson were instrumental in the early care and stabilization of a severely injured trauma patient, whose life was likely saved as a result. Firefighter Ed Johnson demonstrated the compassion and professiorialism that are the hallmarks of the Chicago Fire Department; now, therefore,
 
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this third day of October, 2012, do hereby honor the skilled and valiant efforts of Firefighter Ed Johnson in saving the life of a motorcycle accident victim; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Firefighter/EMT Ed Johnson of the City of Chicago Fire Department, and placed on permanent record in his personnel file, as a token of our appreciation and esteem.
 
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MAYOR
 
CITY CLERK
 
 
 
 
 
OFFICE  OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
 
MAYOR
October 3, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution concerning the Chicago Fire Department. Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
 
Mayor
Very truly yours,
 
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