COUNCIL HONORS FIRE DEPARTMENT’S HEROISM
Members of the Taylor Fire Department whose quick actions saved the lives of two apartment dwellers stranded in an apartment fire earlier this month recently received personal expressions of thanks from elected leaders and a standing ovation for their heroism.
At the regular meeting June 22, city leaders shook the hands of some of the firefighters who helped with a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped on a second-floor balcony at the Burnett Place Apartments June 5.
Earlier in the meeting, Fire Chief Daniel Baum described the dramatic apartment fire, which began in the kitchen, yet resulted in no serious injuries and minimal property damage, despite
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the complex having no sprinkler system due to it not being required when it was built.
Chief Daniel Baum said, “I just wanted to recognize their training, dedication, teamwork and courage.” Baum said, “That is one heck of a save to keep the fire confined to one unit, especially when there is no fire suppression available.”
CITY TO HOST STREET MILLINGS DAY
Residents and business owners who need materials to patch alleyways and private property can receive them this Saturday. The city of Taylor announced July 1, as Street Millings Day, and will pass out street millings supplies from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at the Taylor Fire Field, located off East MLK Jr. Boulevard.
The opportunity is offered by the Taylor Public Works Department, which will have staff members present to help load the supplies.
No flat trailers allowed. The city said it is not responsible for potential damage to vehicles or trailers that occur during the loading process and will not begin placing materials into the vehicles until the waiver has been signed.
Street millings will be limited to two cubic yards per resident or business.
