Deerfield Firefighter Wins Life Safety Award

DEERFIELD, IL - A Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District firefighter will be presented a Life Safety Award this week by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance.

Micah Montondo will be among those honored at the 76th annual Fire Prevention Week Luncheon at Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge Thursday.

According to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, Montondo has developed personalized fire safety programs for students and their caregivers at the Center for Enriched Living in Riverwoods.

"He provided fire- and life-safety programs to students acquiring life skills and preparing to live partially or completely independent," according to a news release. "At CEL, Montondo also created an annual 'Firefighter for a Day' event for the students, and worked with the administration to teach area firefighters and paramedics about interaction techniques for people with developmental disabilities."

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Thursday's event highlights and honors those who have gone above and beyond in fire safety and burn prevention. The Life Safety Award is given to an organization, department or individual that has achieved a pattern of excellence in bringing life safety into the lives of others.

Other winners include:

Corporate Responsibility Award: OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Foundation

Life Safety Award: Alan Berkowsky (Fire Chief, Winnetka Fire Department), Chicago Fire Department Division of Public Education, Dennis Krenz (Captain, Cary Fire Protection District), City of Lockport, Joseph Poulson (“Home Fire Preparedness” Lead Volunteer, American Red Cross)

Wayne Luecht Memorial Award: Representative Donald Moffitt (R-Gilson)