On January 13, 2024, just after 2 a.m., Battalion Chief Robert Wind and Ladder 125 responded to a private dwelling in Queens with reports of a child trapped inside. Without a charged hose line and fire rolling across the ceiling, Chief Wind crawled past the main body of fire toward the front bedrooms. With zero visibility, Captain Wind began an aggressive search of the bedroom, located a bunk bed and immediately searched both the top and bottom bunks. With no child in hand and conditions deteriorating, Captain Wind laid down on his stomach and swept his hands under the bed, finding the child. He shielded the girl with his body and carried her through the fire conditions to the stairs. There, he passed her to other members, who brought her to EMS for treatment. Thanks to his courage and determination, the child made a full recovery. Chief Wind was Captain of Ladder 125 at the time of the incident. He will receive the Emily Trevor/ Mary B. Warren on Wednesday at our annual Medal Day Ce...