Porter County sheriff Lt. Kevin Van Kley rescues woman and child trapped in the wreckage of a collapsed home on fire in September in the town of Porter Porter Vol. Fire Dept. PORTER — A Porter County lieutenant was named Deputy of the Year for rescuing a 3-year-old girl and mother trapped in debris from a natural gas explosion in September. On Wednesday, Porter County Sheriff’s Lt. Kevin Van Kley was presented with the honor by leaders of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch. The organization is a nonprofit that serves future law enforcement officers and at-risk children, as well as young witnesses and victims of crime. "Lt. Van Kley’s quick, selfless actions saving a family during a recent home fire and explosion exemplifies a servant’s heart, a leader’s mind and a hero’s strength," said John Layton, ISYR board president and former Marion County Sheriff. The story from that day serves as an inspiration for young people who wish to work in the realm of public safety, said Allen County Sheriff David Gladieux, ISYR treasurer and trustee.