City Employee Honored for Actions in Fire

A city of Oak Creek employee was honored for helping bring 30 people inside a burning home to safety.

Richard Kulka received a Citizen Citation at the awards ceremony last week.

On Dec. 10, Kulka noticed smoke and flames coming from a residence and quickly evacuated 30 people from the home, Mayor Steve Scaffidi wrote in his Mayor's Message. They were attending a baby shower and unaware of the fire.

"His quick thinking saved many injuries, and demonstrates the role that all of us play in public safety," Scaffidi said.

Click here for the rest of the Mayor's Message, which includes additional information about the awards ceremony, an update on the Drexel Avenue reconstruction project and more.