消防队长Joe Van Haalen(Joe Van Haalen)在2025年6月从肿胀的德莫因斯河拯救了一名7岁男孩, Fire Captain Joe Van Haalen saved a 7-year-old boy from the swollen Des Moines River in June 2025, earning the department’s Medal of Honor.

德莫因消防队长乔·范哈伦在2025年6月28日从Principal Park附近的胀的德莫因河中救出一名7岁男孩,获得了该部门的荣誉章. Des Moines Fire Captain Joe Van Haalen received the department’s Medal of Honor for rescuing a 7-year-old boy from the swollen Des Moines River near Principal Park on June 28, 2025. 暴雨造成了危险的、充满碎片的水流,Van Haalen立即采取行动,在没有等待专门的水应急小组的情况下进入快速水中。 Heavy rains had created dangerous, debris-filled currents, and Van Haalen acted immediately, entering the swift water without waiting for the specialized Water Emergency Team. 他用绳索绑住前臂,抓住孩子,把他拉到安全的地方。 He secured a rope around his forearm, reached the child, and pulled him to safety. 难得的荣誉 10年多没有被授予 表彰他的迅速领导和勇气 The rare honor, not awarded in over ten years, recognized his swift leadership and courage. 还赞扬另外两名消防员在成功救援中发挥的作用。 Two other firefighters were also commended for their roles in the successful rescue. Van Haalen说救这个男孩是唯一的选择。 Van Haalen said saving the boy was the only option.