LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Emergency Medical Technician Kira
Watkins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2014
Firefighter of the Year Award by the Sea Cliff Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
fields of fire protection and prevention and public safety; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Emergency Medical
Technician Kira Watkins upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the 2014 Firefighter of the Year Award by the Sea Cliff Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 131st Installation of Officers on
Friday, May 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, On October 10, 2014, the Sea Cliff Fire Department was noti-
fied of a male who had fallen off his bicycle; while responding to the
firehouse, two members stopped at the scene to render assistance; upon
arrival, the two members found a male lying in the street, not breath-
ing, with no pulse; and
WHEREAS, At this time, the two members began CPR until the 2nd Assist-
ant Chief arrived, taking over the CPR duties; Emergency Medical Techni-
cian Kira Watkins and a firefighter immediately applied a defibrillator
and ensured an open airway to administer oxygen and perform venti-
lations; and
WHEREAS, Although the situation could have been a dire one, today, the
man is alive and well and Emergency Medical Technician Kira Watkins's
quick and astute actions are credited with saving a life; this brave
woman is truly an asset to the residents of the Village of Sea Cliff;
and
WHEREAS, Through her courageous and heroic actions, Emergency Medical
Technician Kira Watkins demonstrated the traditions of honor, dedi-
cation, knowledge and compassion, exemplifying Sea Cliff's motto of
conscientious, caring service; she showed the fire service tradition of
selflessness by risking her own life to save the life of another; her
ability to react, presence of mind, and ability to maintain her compo-
sure under deteriorating conditions makes her an example of a dedicated
hero; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family
and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; Emer-
gency Medical Technician Kira Watkins is one such an individual;
throughout many years of devoted service, this volunteer heroically
performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities
which define the task of fire protection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Emergency Medical Technician Kira Watkins upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2014 Firefighter of the Year Award
by the Sea Cliff Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emergency Medical Technician Kira Watkins.