Officer Myson Scott and Officer Tyler Heck, center, and Officer Garrick Askew, not pictured, were formally recognized with Meritorious Conduct Awards during the City Council meeting on March 2. Also pictured, from left, are Capt. Daniel Elkins, Councilor Larry East, Sgt. Jarred Burdick, Councilor Trevor Dorsey, Deputy Chief Andrew Ward, Capt. Travis Martinez, Acting Police Chief Troy Newell, Councilor Aaron Kirkpatrick, Councilor Tim Sherrick and Mayor Jim Curd.
Three Bartlesville Police Department officers were formally recognized for their bravery during Monday’s City Council meeting. Officer Myson Scott, Officer Garrick Askew, and Officer Tyler Heck each received the Meritorious Conduct Award for their life‑saving actions during a residential fire in the early morning hours of Feb. 2.
The officers were dispatched to a structure fire where heavy smoke and flames were already visible upon their arrival. A woman outside the home alerted them that her husband was still trapped inside.
Though officers could not enter the residence due to the dangerous conditions, they made contact with the man from the front entrance, calling out to him as the dense smoke severely limited visibility. They could hear him inside, struggling to breathe and unable to locate the exit. Working together, the officers continued to call out, guiding him toward the doorway and assisting him to safety.
Acting Police Chief Troy Newell emphasized the gravity of the situation and the significance of the officers’ actions.
“Given the severity of the fire and smoke conditions, the outcome could have been significantly worse without the officers’ swift and decisive actions,” Newell said. “Their decisive response, courage and commitment to duty under hazardous and life-threatening conditions contributed to the successful outcome of this incident. Their conduct reflects great credit upon themselves and the Bartlesville Police Department and exemplifies the professionalism and dedication expected of our officers.”