On the evening of July 26, 2013 the city and surrounding areas were pounded by a massive rain and wind storm. All of AFD's resources were taxed to their limits. Hundreds of additional 911 calls were generated as a result of the damage that night. The Alarm Room Firefighter/Dispatchers served the public and their fellow Firefighters/Paramedics professionally, efficiently and effectively. The 7 members orchestrated emergency responses for nearly 200 field personnel, nonstop, for several hours, until the storm passed. The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board acknowledged: Lt. Daniel Sanchez, Lt. Tom Donahue, Paramedic Driver Mark Dillard, Driver Jimy Byrd, Driver Robert Herrera, Driver Angelo Abeyta and Driver William Chavez on August 4, 2013 with an Honoring Our Own ceremony. They clearly displayed the true character upon which the fire service is built. We could not be more proud and grateful for their exemplary service.