HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11 Recognizing West Vail Shell TowingTOWN OF VAIL
PROCLAMATION NO. 11, SERIES OF 2019
Recognizing West Vail Shell Towing
WHEREAS, the Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) is a nationally recognized
system to quickly and safely clear traffic crashes from the interstate roadways;
WHEREAS, the Vail Police and Fire Departments have adopted the TIMS philosophy
and are using it for crashes on 1-70;
WHEREAS, a majority of Vail Police, Fire and 911 dispatchers have attending TIMS
training along with many other Eagle County first responders;
WHEREAS, West Vail Shell (WVS) has training a significant majority of all their Tow
Truck drivers in the TIMS program, so that they can safely assist public safety responders and
do their work in a safe manner;
WHEREAS, WVS's Tow Truck drivers provide an important service to residents, guests
and cross-country travelers by their work on the Interstate and in the Town;
WHEREAS, WVS's drivers work collaboratively with Vail Police personnel on a regular
basis not only at crash scenes, but in many other incidents;
WHEREAS, Tow Truck drivers have a significantly higher risk of injury or death then
other first responders and rarely receive recognition for their efforts to assist others,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Vail Town Council do hereby proclaim our support and
recognition of West Vail Shell's Tow Truck Driver's continuing service to our community and
recognize them for adopting the TIMS program in their private business operations.
Dated this 19th day of November 2019.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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