| Name: | Chad Busick |
| Gender: | Male |
| Agency: | Danville Fire Department |
| Type of Firefighter: | Career |
| Rank: | Firefighter |
| Type of Duty: | Firefighting operations |
| Type of Award: | Medal of Valor |
| Year of Award: | 2022 |
| Incident City: | Danville |
| Year of Incident: | 2021 |
| Incident Location Type: | Residential |
| Incident Attribute: | Fires |
Danville Fire Department Lieutenant Chad Busick was awarded the Medal of Valor for his efforts to save a victim from a late-night residential fire.
On September 4, 2021, a fire broke out at a house in Danville. There was a large amount of smoke and heavy fire conditions, and firefighters were alerted a family member was trapped inside. Lt. Busick first attempted to enter the home through the door, but the heat was so intense some of his gear and air pack were damaged. He then made entry through a window, locating and retrieving the victim. The victim was given life-saving care, and the fire was extinguished.
Citations:
“Danville Firefighters acknowledged for going above and beyond,” WCIA, September 29, 2021.
Danville Fire Department Facebook, Don McMasters, 2021.