Roswell Fire Captain Recognized For Saving Resident's Life

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Roswell Fire Captain Jarrett Jenkins received the 2015 Life Saving Valor Award from the Georgia State Firefighters Association.

The organization presented Jenkins the honor on Sept. 19 during an awards banquet at the association’s annual Georgia Fire Service Conference.

Earlier in 2015, Jenkins was credited with saving the life of a Roswell resident who was trapped inside a single-family house fire. Jenkins initiated a search, located the unconscious victim and dragged the victim to the outside of the house into the waiting hands of EMS personnel. Because of his quick action, the victim was rushed to the hospital and survived.

“We are very proud to call Captain Jenkins one of our own and applaud his leadership and bravery in this situation,” said Roswell Fire Chief Ricky Burnett. “His actions are a testament to the selfless service and commitment our firefighters have to keeping our residents safe.”

The Life Saving Valor Award is one of many awards given out annually by GSFA through its recognition program. Others include Firefighter of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Educator of the Year, Fire Chief of the Year and Legislator of the Year.

Founded in 1952, GSFA is the largest and oldest fire service organization in the State of Georgia. GSFA provides members with an active network and resources for information, communication, and representation on a state and national level.

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Photo: Battalion Chief Van Cowan, Captain Jarrett Jenkins, and Chief Ricky Burnette. Credit: city of Roswell