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SR 754

CONGRATS-FF-EMT GINO CASCIOLA

104th Regular Session Introduced by Seth Lewis and 1 co-sponsor

The bill publicly honors Firefighter-Paramedic Gino Casciola for risking his life to save team members during a 2022 blaze, acknowledging his Medal of Valor award.

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Bill Summary · SR 754

Summary of Bill SR754 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Title

Congratulatory Senate Resolution recognizing Firefighter-Paramedic Gino Casciola for receiving the Illinois Fire Service Medal of Valor.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and congratulates Firefighter-Paramedic Gino Casciola of the Addison Fire Protection District (No. 1) for being awarded the Illinois Fire Service Medal of Valor.
  • It acknowledges Casciola’s courageous actions during a high-risk incident on May 21, 2022 (as described: Addison commercial structure fire at 330 West Lake Street) and urges recognition at the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony on May 12, 2026.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impact

  • Recognition: The Illinois Senate congratulates Casciola and acknowledges his exemplary bravery and selfless service.
  • Award Details: Notes that the Illinois Fire Service Medal of Valor is awarded by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal for exceptional courage and commitment under great personal risk.
  • Incident Description Summary: Outlines Casciola’s actions during the firefight:
    • Assigned to entry to advance hose lines.
    • Conditions deteriorated (hidden fire in a concealed void; heavy fire, heat, zero visibility).
    • Evacuation ordered; Casciola remained at the threshold to assist disoriented interior members.
    • Despite orders to retreat, he reentered to locate missing team members, cleared blocked exits, located and retrieved the first missing member, and then the final missing member.
    • All five members (including two lieutenants and three firefighter-paramedics) were safely removed without injury.
  • Specific Event Timing: Mentions the award ceremony date of May 12, 2026, at the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Firefighter-Paramedic Gino Casciola of Addison Fire Protection District #1.
  • Indirectly: Addison Fire Protection District #1 and Illinois fire service community, which benefits from formal recognition of exemplary service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Filing and Referral: The resolution was filed with the Secretary and referred to Assignments on May 5, 2026.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: (not listed in the text provided)
    • Co-sponsors: Sen. Seth Lewis and Sen. Karina Villa.
    • Chief Co-Sponsor: Sen. Seth Lewis (newly designated in action history).
  • Formal Action: The bill is a Senate Resolution, serving to publicly recognize and commend; it does not create new law or fiscal obligations.
  • Scheduled Recognition: The Medal of Valor award ceremony is noted to take place on May 12, 2026.

Practical Implications

  • This resolution publicly honors and records in the official Senate record the bravery and conduct of Casciola.
  • It serves ceremonial and commemorative purposes, enhancing public acknowledgment of firefighters’ valor without imposing new statutory requirements or costs.

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