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Sheriff’s deputy, Dayton resident recognized for rescuing man during fire

Lyon County Sheriff’s Investigator Jeremy Tafelmeyer and Dayton resident Jose Ramos-Conchas were honored Oct. 2 by the Lyon County Commission for rescuing a man from a burning home in Dayton on Aug. 22. Tafelmeyer received the Sheriff’s Office Lifesaving Medal, and Ramos-Conchas was presented the Community Service Award for their bravery and quick action that saved a life.
Sheriff’s deputy, Dayton resident recognized for rescuing man during fire

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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