2010 Wichita Heroes Breakfast Firefighter Hero

Collis Grisby, Emprise Bank Firefighter Hero -- Presented to a fire fighter who, in performing his or her job, acted above and beyond the call of duty

Collis Grisby has been a firefighter with the Wichita Fire Department for nearly 17 years. He works at Station 12, which services southwest Wichita. Firefighter Grisby is not only skilled at fighting fires and responding to emergency situations, he also has the ability to provide compassionate care to people dealing with tragedies.

Earlier his year, Firefighter Grisby and Engine 12 responded to a call of a patient not breathing. Upon arriving on the scene, Firefighter Grisby and other members of his team realized the patient was a two-month old infant. After assessing the child and performing lifesaving measures, it was determined that the infant could not be saved.

Firefighter Grisby quickly jumped into action consoling the child's parents who were under extreme distress. Even after other emergency responders arrived, the parents requested that Firefighter Grisby stay because of the emotional support he provided. Firefighter Grisby commonly responds in this way and prides himself on treating others with empathy and compassion.

Collis Grisby receives the Emprise Bank Firefighter Hero Award for his commitment to the community through his acts of kindness, courage and unselfishness in his role as a firefighter.

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