2023-11-01 Honoring NorthPointe Lane Fire First Responders PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION# 2023-11-01
HONORING NORTHPOINTE LANE FIRE FIRST RESPONDERS
VIRGINIA: At the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board")November 28, 2023, Business Meeting, the
following Resolution was presented and adopted:
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire, or emergency medical services, and when an
emergency occurs,the prompt response of our First Responders is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property;
and
WHEREAS, in the early morning hours of November 12,2023, fire crews were dispatched to NorthPointe Apartments
located at 600 North Point Lane in Pittsylvania County,Virginia("County"); and
WHEREAS,the massive blaze triggered what's known as a"County-wide call for assistance" and fire crews from the
City of Danville,Virginia("Danville")also responded; and
WHEREAS,when first responders arrived on scene,heavy flames had already engulfed half of the apartment building,
with residents trapped inside and many trying to escape the blaze through balconies and windows; and
WHEREAS,the Blairs Fire and Rescue Department, in collaboration with neighboring fire departments,promptly and
efficiently responded to the fire, demonstrating professionalism, courage, and exemplary teamwork in rescuing the residents,
and containing and extinguishing the blaze; and
WHEREAS, the swift action and bravery displayed by County volunteer firefighters in containing and extinguishing
the fire undoubtedly prevented further damage and ensured the safety of the residents and surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, volunteers and first responders throughout the County and Danville gave their time to help ensure that
evacuees were rescued, sheltered,clothed, fed, and emotionally comforted through this traumatic event; and
WHEREAS, people throughout the County and Danville responded with an outpouring of support for the victims of
this incident; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of the first responders who risked their own safety to
respond to this apartment fire; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board hereby recognizes and honors the bravery and heroism of
the Blairs Fire and Rescue Department and all participating Fire Departments,E-911 Operators,Public Safety Staff,Local Law
Enforcement Staff, Volunteers, and anyone else involved with assisting this recent large apartment fire, and encourages the
citizens of the County to join in expressing our heartfelt thanks to these brave men and women . eir exemplary service and
sacrifice.
Given under my hand this 28th day of November, 2023. ���Yr A
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Clerk, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors