Lifesaving efforts by Franklin lifeguards earn pair city valor awards

Franklin Public Works Director Steve Inman (far left) and Franklin Fire Chief Daniel Stitzel (far right) flank Jordan Milligan and Olivia DeHart, who were presented with valor awards Monday night. CONTRIBUTED

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Franklin Public Works Director Steve Inman (far left) and Franklin Fire Chief Daniel Stitzel (far right) flank Jordan Milligan and Olivia DeHart, who were presented with valor awards Monday night. CONTRIBUTED

Two Franklin lifeguards were presented with valor awards from the city’s fire department for saving the life of a young girl at the pool.

The awards were given to lifeguards Olivia DeHart and Jordan Milligan for their efforts June 19, according to the city.

The two responded after a 6-year-old girl suffered a seizure while in the junior pool, officials said.

DeHart alerted people by blowing her whistle, and MIlligan jumped into the pool, rescued the child, and handed her off to DeHart, who attended to the girl until paramedics arrived, according to the city.

“The quick actions and calm composure of Olivia and Jordan made a crucial difference in the outcome of this emergency,” Fire Chief Daniel Stitzel said. “Their dedication to their roles and their exceptional response in a high-stress situation exemplify true heroism.”

The awards were presented at Monday night’s Franklin City Council meeting.

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