06/26/2025
🚨 A True Act of Bravery 🚨
We are incredibly proud to announce that Karl Mounts, a valued member of the AES Building Services team, has received the 2025 Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame Citizen’s Award for an extraordinary act of courage.
Karl, along with fellow honoree Bill Hershberger of Marshallville, was recognized for his heroic actions on I-77 in Bath Township in July 2024. When a dump truck overturned and caught fire, Karl and Bill—without any protective gear—rushed to the scene. They dug through gravel and fought against a heavy tarp covering the truck’s load to reach the trapped driver and pull him to safety, just moments before emergency responders arrived.
This recognition, presented by the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of EMS, celebrates individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect others.
Karl’s selflessness and bravery are a reflection of the character we’re honored to have on our team. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition!
This video provides more details: https://youtu.be/-90KlArcOvI
The Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame 2025 Citizen Award is Presented to William Hershberger and Karl Mounts. Each year, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Divis...