Simon Cossins has been recognised for his courage rescuing two walkers being trampled by cows.
North Yorkshire Fore and rescue Services annual awards recognise the courage, compassion and incredible service of their teams with individuals from across North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue celebrated in a number of categories.
The public were asked to cast their votes for the Public Choice Award and selected Simon Cossins, Temporary Watch Manager at Scarborough Fire Station as their winner.
Simon's nomination for the award comes after an incident In July 2021.
Two adults in their mid-50s were walking with their two dogs in the North Yorkshire Moors through a field of cows in a remote location, far off the beaten track. Simon was also walking his dog in a nearby location and saw the couple being surrounded by cows – he tried to warn the couple to get out of the field because the cows were about to attack.
Simon then witnessed the man being trampled and thrown up in the air by the cows, and the woman being pinned to the fence and trampled. One of the couple’s dogs remained at the man’s side and was uninjured, the other dog was trampled but managed to run away.
Putting himself and his own dog at huge risk, Simon went into the field and dragged the couple away from danger over a wall. The cows were deterred by Simon’s dog who distracted them.
Simon then ran a good distance to get a phone signal and liaise with the control room to give the location and state what help was needed.
Simon looked after the two casualties for 40 minutes before the ambulance paramedics reached them. Both casualties spent some time in intensive care with significant injuries following the incident.
Simon received his award from North Yorkshire Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoe Metcalfe.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say:
"Had it not been for Simon’s actions this could have been even more serious.
We're so proud of Simon and all of our amazing awards winners and nominees!"
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