HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2011-07-20Resolution No. 37-2011
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon
Commending Officer Rob A. Dehner for. Exemplary Service
WHEREAS, Officer Rob Definer was on duty on July 1, 2011 when he heard Tiburon Fire
Department dispatched to a report of a possible accidental electrocution of a tradesman
who had been installing an electrical appliance at a Tara Hill residence; and
WHEREAS, Officer Dehner immediately responded, arriving at the residence within three
minutes, and located the victim, Mikhail Nozik laying unconscious on the floor of the
kitchen; and
WHEREAS, Officer Definer directed occupants to a safe area while he quickly assessed the
situation before placing himself at risk and dragging Mr. Nozik a safe distance before
checking for vital signs and determining that Mr. Nozik had no pulse and was not
breathing; and
WHEREAS, Officer Definer began CPR, continuing until the Tiburon Fire Department arrived
on the scene and began ventilation and defibrillation of Mr. Nozik whose pulse and
breathing resumed before he was transported to MGH, where he fully recovered; and
WHEREAS, It is the opinion of the treating MGH ER doctor and Fire Chief Richard Pearce that
Officer Definer's quick response, correct assessment and proper application of CPR in the
critical few minutes between the electrical shock and the arrival of Tiburon Fire
Department personnel saved Mr. Nozik's life, and certainly prevented him from suffering
irreparable brain damage.
NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby commend
and congratulate Officer Robert Dehner for his exemplary behavior, reflecting the highest
standards of professional conduct, in the protection of life and service to the citizens of the Town
of Tiburon.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council on July
20, 20115 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Slavitz, Fraser, Collins, O'Donnell,
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fredericks
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