HR1538: HR1538 City of Cochran Fire Department; commend

26 LC 112 3773 House Resolution 1538 By: Representatives Mathis of the 133 rd, McDonald III of the 26 th, Chastain of the 7 th, McCollum of the 30th, Gullett of the 19th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending the City of Cochran Fire Department; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, on December 25, 2025, the City of Cochran Fire Department was dispatched2 to a structure fire on 145 North Sixth Street, where a female o ccupant was reported to be3 trapped within a rapidly burning residence; and4 WHEREAS, responding units arrived to find a single-story wood-frame building with heavy,5 concentrated flames and dense black smoke venting from every door and window, at which6 time multiple individuals directed the firefighters to the bedroom where the trapped female7 was located; and8 WHEREAS, Chief Brock Wilcher immediately allocated all available resources to search and9 rescue operations, and the firefighters entered the residence t hrough an exterior bedroom10 window under conditions of extreme heat and zero visibility; and11 WHEREAS, upon finding the female subject unconscious and unresponsive, the firefighters12 quickly removed her from the structure and initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation before13 transferring patient care to Heartland EMS; and14 H. R. 1538 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3773 WHEREAS, the individual was transported soon thereafter to a bu rn center in Augusta,15 Georgia, to recover from her injuries, and she is expected to return to Cochran and her family16 later this month; and17 WHEREAS, the coordinated actions of Chief Brock Wilcher, Sergea nt Colton Kleinfeld,18 Firefighter Timothy McElroy, Firefighter Quang Nguyen, Firefigh ter Bruce Nguyen,19 Firefighter Nicholas Mleczko, and Firefighter Michael Angus exe mplified decisive20 leadership, operational discipline, and a clear prioritization of human life under dangerous21 and rapidly evolving conditions; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the courage, professionalism, and23 lifesaving actions demonstrated by the City of Cochran Fire Dep artment be appropriately24 honored by this body.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body commend the City of Cochran Fire Depar tment for its bravery,27 decisive action, and exceptional service during this life-threa tening incident and express28 sincere appreciation for its exemplary dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens29 of this state.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32 City of Cochran Fire Department.33 H. R. 1538 - 2 -