Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Darrick Wiatt of the Greencastle Fire Department for winning the 2024 Indiana Emergency Response Conference Fire Officer of the Year Award. Darrick Wiatt has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication and was recently promoted to captain after 6 years as a lieutenant. Darrick showed extraordinary commitment during an incident in February 2024 where he supported EMS staff in maintaining the well- being of a pediatric cardiac arrest patient. Darrick is also active in his community through volunteering with other fire departments and taking part in peer mentoring and engaging with others who struggle with mental health. Darrick won the Fire Officer of the Year Award for setting an exemplary standard of work, his outstanding professionalism, and his commitment to the continuous improvement of the fire department. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Darrick on winning this award. ____________________”