11/14/2025
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Local Citizen Heroes! 🇺🇸
Today, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to, employees of Fulmer Recovery & Transport: Wes Bird, Gavin Brislin and Jesse Kerin (not pictured). For heroic action taken to ensure the success of a vehicle rescue on October 11, 2025.
Chief John Yonkin of Dushore Fire Rescue Company initiated the request for the Bradford County Commissioners to recognize these individuals. Here are his words: "On October 11, 2025, fire, rescue and EMS units were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in Albany
Township involving a water truck. The truck was overturned and the driver was heavily trapped inside the cab, suffering from life-threatening injuries pinned beneath the 80,000-pound vehicle. Time was critical, as the patient’s condition was rapidly deteriorating. At the request of the Incident Commander, Mr. Kerin, Mr. Bird, and Mr. Brislin responded immediately to
the scene with a Heavy Rotator recovery vehicle. Upon arrival and after receiving instruction from the Officer in Charge, the team quickly and skillfully rigged their equipment to the water truck. Working in close coordination with fire and rescue personnel, they carefully and precisely operated the Rotator to raise
the vehicle just enough to free the driver — without causing further injury. Their calm professionalism, technical expertise, and commitment under pressure directly contributed to
saving the driver’s life. Once the truck was stabilized and lifted, rescuers completed the extrication, after which Paramedics and EMTs provided emergency care and transported the patient to the hospital. The actions of Mr. Kerin, Mr. Bird, and Mr. Brislin exemplify extraordinary service to the community. Their rapid response, teamwork, and decisive efforts made the difference between life and death. For these reasons, I strongly recommend that the Bradford County Commissioners formally recognize these
individuals for their lifesaving contribution"
The Bradford County Commissioners want to express their deepest gratitude to these local heroes. Their actions remind us of the incredible courage and unity within our community. This is what true community is about.
Please join us in thanking these heroes!
Pictured L-R: Commissioner Zachary R. Gates, Chief John Yonkin, Wes Bird, Gavin Brislin, Brett Fulmer and Commissioner Daryl Miller.
