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Year Honored
2009
Honoree
David T. Sherfick
Agency
Brown Township Fire & Rescue
Agency City
Mooresville
Agency State
IN
Last Call
2/4/08
Cause of Death
Ambulance Involved MVC
Biography
Captain David T. Sherfick was raised in the small town of New Palestine, Indiana. He enjoyed playing soccer as a child, which earned him a scholarship to the University of Indianapolis as a young man. While attending college, David made the decision to pursue a career in the fire service. He was hired full-time to Brown Township Fire and Rescue in May 1990.<br /> <br /> David's son, Joel, was the center of his life; they were the perfect example of best friends. David enjoyed coaching his son in soccer, as well as watching him play. Together, they enjoyed the game of golf. Joel was ten at the time of his father's death.<br /> <br /> David T. Sherfick was an 18-year veteran of Brown Township Fire and Rescue. During his 18 years' service, he received the rank of Master Firefighter, Advanced EMT, Training Officer, Rescue Diver, and Captain. In 1994 the department voted David "Firefighter of the Year," a well-deserved honor.<br /> <br /> On February 4, 2008, David made his "Last Call." He was driving the ambulance back to the station after transporting a patient to the hospital. The ambulance was hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle that crossed over into their lane. David's efforts to try and avoid the vehicle helped save the life of the other firefighter riding with him. Because of his quick actions, David was awarded the "Medal of Valor" from the State of Indiana.<br /> <br /> Captain David T. Sherfick was a great firefighter and a great friend, but most of all was a great father to his son.<br /> <br /> Honored 2009