Richmond area officers recognized for valor
November 7, 2009 | Virginia News
Police officers and firefighters from around the Richmond region were recognized yesterday for their selfless acts of bravery.
They risked their lives to rescue people from burning trucks, water-submerged cars, smoke-filled buildings and collapsed trenches. They also apprehended dangerous criminals with guns.
Two Hanover County sheriff's deputies led the way, receiving gold and silver awards. They were followed by two Richmond police officers and one Henrico County police officer, all of whom received bronze awards. In addition, the area's four major fire and EMS departments received a first-ever "outstanding regional cooperation" award for collectively responding to an incident in which a plumber was nearly buried alive in a 20-foot-deep hole that collapsed. The man was successfully rescued after a nearly six-hour operation.
