At 3:30 pm on Friday, 4/24/26 the Town of Waterford held a life saving award ceremony at town hall for members of the Emergency Communications Center, Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Service.

On Monday, 3/16/26 units from the Waterford Fire Department, Ambulance Service and Police Department were dispatched to Salem Stone Design, 18A Industrial Drive for an industrial accident with entrapment.

Rescue Company 57 under the direction of Senior Firefighter Peter Ewing, arrived on scene to find a male patient suffering from crush injuries, inside a tractor trailer, pinned by 10 large granite slabs.

The crew of Rescue 57 immediately initiated scene stabilization and deployed Edraulic spreaders. An expedited extrication utilizing hydraulic tools was executed with exceptional precision; freeing the victim in under three minutes. The victim was moved to the parking lot where resuscitative efforts were started immediately. Through these rapid and coordinated efforts, respiratory function was restored and the patient was transferred for emergency medical transport with fire department personnel and a L&M Paramedic on board. These immediate actions ultimately contributed to the victim’s full recovery.

For the display of extraordinary composure and the provision of lifesaving service while operating under extreme duress in a highly challenging scenario and environment, this Unit Citation is hereby awarded.