Lyon County Sheriff’s Investigator Jeremy Tafelmeyer and Dayton resident Jose Ramos-
Conchas were recognized during the Oct. 2 meeting of the Lyon County Commission for
rescuing a man during a residential fire in Dayton on Aug. 22.
Tafelmeyer was presented with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Lifesaving Medal, while
Ramos-Conchas was awarded the Sheriff’s Office Community Service Award.
In his commendation for both men, Sheriff Brad Pope wrote that Tafelmeyer had been traveling
on U.S. Highway 50 when he saw heavy black smoke rising from a home in Dayton. He
immediately responded and found the home engulfed in flames. After notifying dispatch, he was
trying to reach the occupant trapped inside the burning home. Ramos-Conchas noticed his
neighbor’s home was fully involved in fire. He immediately responded to help Tafelmeyer.
Tafelmeyer and Ramos-Conchas crawled 10 to 15 feet into the home on their hands and knees,
under extremely heavy smoke, flames and intense heat. The were able to pull the victim to safety
though an east doorway.
Tafelmeyer rendered immediate medical assistance, maintaining the victim’s consciousness until
paramedics arrived.
“Investigator Tafelmeyer’s courageous actions, quick decision-making, and extraordinary
bravery directly resulted in the preservation of human life,” Pope wrote in his commendation for
Tafelmeyer.
“Mr. Ramos-Conchas’ selfless bravery, decisive action and willingness to place himself in harm’s
way embody the highest ideals of citizenship and community partnership with law enforcement,”
Pope wrote in the commendation for Ramos-Conchas.








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