CLARKSVILLE, TN – On June 16, Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson conducted a ceremony to recognize and honor Deputy Zach Fortner, Deputy Cody Evans, and Deputy Jearmey Vick. Each of these deputies were presented a commendation, the highest recognition and award MCSO can bestow on an individual.
On May 2, these deputies performed an act of bravery in the line of duty involving imminent personal risk to their life. While on patrol assignment, these deputies received a call of a house fire at 646 Briarwood Road. Deputies arrived within minutes and discovered two children trapped inside.
Using a nearby ladder, the deputies climbed up and worked together to find and rescue the children. Once the children were located, each deputy worked to bring them out, down, and away from the burning structure. Two of the deputies suffered smoke inhalation and were hospitalized for a day.
“All three deputies worked flawlessly to save two innocent lives that day,” MCSO officials said. “Their skill and ability to execute a plan under extreme danger shows the character and heart they possess.”