For Immediate Release

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Assist with Rescue of Two People from a House Fire.

Kendall County, IL (January 31, 2022, 3:15 PM)

On January 31^st, 2022 at approximately 12:49 AM, Officers from the Village of Montgomery Police Department and Oswego Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Williamsburg Ct. in Montgomery.  Before the arrival of fire personnel, Montgomery PD Officers attempted to make entry at the front of the house but were unable to due to smoke and flames.  Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputies Giannotti and Mielke heard calls for help from the rear of the residence and rushed towards them. 

They located two people calling out from the second-floor window and were able to aid them by catching them as they jumped to safety from the burning structure.  Deputy Giannotti broke the fall of the first occupant and was able to call to the second person to then jump to safety.  Deputy Markusic who had also rushed to the scene helped ensure the two occupants were safely away from the burning building and further assisted them to fire and rescue personnel for treatment. The deputies were later treated and released as a result of their exposure to the fire and smoke.

“Our deputies are always ready and willing to respond and assist in any public safety situation.”  Sheriff Baird said.  He added “This is another great example of the selfless actions and great care for our community that the men and women of the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office demonstrate daily.  Deputies Giannotti, Mielke, and Markusic were able to work together with one another as well as with local police and fire agencies to ensure a horrible tragedy did not occur.   It is this strong bond with our community and the great partnerships with all of the area police and fire departments that produce these positive outcomes.  We, as a community, are lucky to have all of the first responders who are willing to put themselves in harm's way to help others in their times of need.” 

The Oswego Fire Protection District was able to extinguish the fire and provide the necessary medical treatment for those on the scene.  

Please see the attached body-worn camera video of this incident which has been posted on the Kendall County Sheriff's Office YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv-dcWb3388&t=6s

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Contact:          Deputy Dan Briars #95

Phone:             (630) 465-2067

Email:             dbriars@co.kendall.il.us