Fulshear police officers honored for Nov. 6 rescue of child from house fire

Fulshear City Council recognized officers for a Nov. 6, 2024 rescue during its Jan. 28 meeting, presenting life‑saving awards to officers who located and removed an unconscious 3‑year‑old from a smoke‑filled bedroom at a structure fire in Polo Ranch.

According to a department summary read at the meeting, officers responding to a fire at 3619 El Dorado Lane encountered two teenage occupants who had escaped; officers learned an adult and a 3‑year‑old were still believed inside. Approaching a rear bedroom obscured by thick black smoke, Officer Moseley climbed through a broken window, located the child unresponsive on the bedroom floor, and retrieved the child. Officer Cassidy passed the child to Officer Bandon, who carried the child to medical personnel waiting at the front of the residence. The child was airlifted to a Houston medical center via Lifeflight (referred to in the record as Lifelite) and underwent two lung surgeries for smoke inhalation, after which the child recovered.

Council and the mayor commended Officers Bennett, Moseley and Cassidy (and Bandon) for “bravery and quick response,” stating their actions likely saved the child’s life. The presentation was given by the police chief and captain during the meeting; council later recessed into business items.

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Council publicly commended the officers and presented life‑saving awards during the meeting. No formal action beyond recognition was taken.