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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING BATTALION CHIEF KEN BROUSSEAU OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS

FIRE DEPARTMENT

     Introduced By: Representatives Giraldo, McLaughlin, Barros, and Casey

     Date Introduced: February 23, 2021

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, In the evening hours on January 11th of 2020, the Central Falls Fire Alarm

Office received a Box Alarm. Fire companies were sent out under the direction of Battalion Chief

Ken Brousseau, the shift commander, who arrived first at a large apartment building set back

from the main road on Cross Street in Central Falls; and

     WHEREAS, As Chief Brousseau approached the building's alarm panel, he encountered

smoke in the first-floor hallway and occupants armed with a fire extinguisher. They told the Chief

that apartment 103 was on fire and the occupant was still inside; and

     WHEREAS, As Chief Brousseau entered the smoke filled apartment, he could see an

elderly man lying on the floor. He quickly reached the unconsciousness man and pulled him to

safety as Members of Ladder 1, under the command of Captain Sam Dyman, arrived and assisted

in bringing the man to the stairway lobby. He soon regained consciousness and was quickly

transported to the hospital where he was treated and eventually released. The Chief's quick

actions surely saved the man from serious life-altering injuries or even death; and

     WHEREAS, Chief Brousseau together with the on-duty shift finished extinguishing the

fire and searched the large apartment building for any other occupants. Their efforts resulted in

limited damage to other apartments in the building which allowed tenants to return to their homes

later that same evening; and

     WHEREAS, Sir Winston Churchill was quoted as saying, "We make a living by what we

get, we make a life by what we give." There is no doubt that Battalion Chief Brousseau and

members of the on-duty shift from that fateful night gave their best effort and they have truly

distinguished themselves as persons worthy of our utmost admiration and gratitude; now,

therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

recognizes Battalion Chief Ken Brousseau for his heroic actions in saving the life of an elderly

man and thanking him and all the on-duty fire fighters who assisted for their dedication and

service to the people of the City of Central Falls and the State; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Battalion Chief Ken Brousseau.

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