Collin College Fire Instructor Receives Congressional Medal of Honor Society Award

Oct. 31, 2022 Collin College Fire Instructor Capt. Bret Storck, of Frisco, received a Congressional Medal of Honor Society Award recently at the 2022 Valor Awards presentation in Knoxville, Tennessee. Storck was honored for his life-saving efforts of removing an unconscious victim from a burning vehicle.

In addition to awarding medals to military personnel, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society selects U.S. citizens to receive the Citizen Honors Award. Storck was selected as a recipient of the Single Act of Heroism Award, recognizing Americans who accomplish extraordinary feats of heroism by risking their lives for the benefit of others in dire situations.

The citation notes that Medal of Honor Recipients selected Storck as a 2022 Citizen Honors Award Honoree for his conspicuous act of selfless courage in going above and beyond the call of duty in aid to others, and that Captain Storcks courage reflects great credit upon himself, his family, and the state of Texas.

Storck pulled an unconscious woman from a car and placed her onto the grass in a safe location and shared important information with Steve Cruz, Collin College fire instructor and captain of Station 5 in Frisco, and his fire company who responded to the call.

Dallas Fire Captain Bret Storck performed a valiant, heroic act and deserves this special recognition, said Pat McAuliff, Collin College director of Fire Science. Our student firefighters have the privilege of learning from consummate, seasoned professionals like Captain Storck and Captain Cruz who devote their lives to keeping our communities safe.

To watch a Congressional Medal of Honor Society video about the award, filmed at the colleges Public Safety Training Center, visit www.cmohs.org/citizen-honors/bret-storck.

To read an article about how captains Storck and Cruz worked together during the incident, visit www.collincollegenews.com/2022/03/29/an-everyday-hero-fire-instructor-saves-a-life/.

For more information about Collin Colleges Fire Science Academy, visit www.collin.edu/firescience/.

Collin College serves more than 57,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visitwww.collin.edu.