First On Scene: Deputy Carries Disabled Resident to Safety at House Fire Call

Last month, Deputy Boone heard a call for a house fire. Realizing how close she was, she immediately made her way there, arriving on the scene first. She knew what she had to do. She ensured that the house on fire was vacant and as the fire was spreading she verified adjacent homes were also vacant. She learned that a disabled elderly person was still inside one of these homes. With the help of good samaritans, she located the person inside their home that was filling with smoke at the time and carried them out to safety. The 911 call. Dispatch. First Responders. Good Samaritans. This is emergency response. This is showing up for members of our community. We all come together to get the job done. And a little fire safety note: This fire was caused by a space heater. These items can be a real danger if you don't follow their safety instructions. Never leave one unattended. Never place one on carpet, furniture, or a table. Never plug one into an extension cord. Read the safety instructions and practice fire safety.