Adel Fire Department Accepts Awards

The Adel Volunteer Fire Department was recognized  by Karen Smith and Van VanBuren of the Adel Township at the Adel City Council meeting October 11th..

Karen Smith thanked them on behalf of their valor and courage when they responded to a fire call on August 8th, 2010 at the Adel Golf Course. They had responded to a call at the Joseph home.

When the Adel Fire Department was searching the Joseph residence, they noticed fire shooting through the roof at the Schmitz home. Fire fighters rushed into the house and got Larry & Sandy, who were sleeping, outside to safety seconds before the entire roof of the home collapsed in flames.

The Schmitz’s were present as an award was presented to each of the four firefighters who rescued them and also to the Fire Department as a whole, for their actions on August 8th. Receiving individual plaques were, Tim Morlan, Brad Kinzie, Tim Brickman, and Jason Renner.

Tim Morland, acting Chief of the Adel Fire Department accepted the award on behalf of the fire department and said “We do what we do because we care about our community.”

The audience of 40 plus, gave the fire fighters a standing ovation.

Adel Volunteer Fire Dept.
102 S. 10th. Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.adelfire.com