A Castlegar teen has been recognized by the city and nominated for a fire commissioner91裸聊视频檚 commendation after his actions potentially saved two lives on Sept. 12.
Liam Harder was awakened in the early morning hours by a
He got up, saw a small fire at the house across the street and another small fire near a vehicle parked at the residence.
Harder woke up his father and told him to call 911 before grabbing a fire extinguisher and rushing towards the fires.
He was able to extinguish them quickly.
91裸聊视频淭hat evening, Liam91裸聊视频檚 actions undoubtedly reduced property damage to his neighbour91裸聊视频檚 home and potentially saved the lives of the father and young son who were sleeping inside,91裸聊视频� said Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio at a ceremony to recognize Harder91裸聊视频檚 actions during city council91裸聊视频檚 Oct. 23 meeting.
91裸聊视频淟iam91裸聊视频檚 actions prevented a more serious outcome.91裸聊视频�
Lattanzio has nominated Harder for a Certificate of Accommodation from the Fire Commissioner91裸聊视频檚 Office.
Castlegar RCMP Const. Scott Ross also praised Harder at the meeting.
91裸聊视频淚n my job I often see how small actions that appear to be inconsequential can lead to big things. Liam Harder91裸聊视频檚 actions on Sept. 12 of this year are no different.91裸聊视频�
He also credited the teen for potentially saving a home and the lives inside.
91裸聊视频淚t all started from just getting up when he heard a sound and looking out a window,91裸聊视频� added Ross.
91裸聊视频淚 personally thank Liam for his diligence and courage in responding to those fires. 91裸聊视频� His actions are remarkable and heroic. I also thank him for that small act of getting out of bed at night and looking out his window. 91裸聊视频� He did something most of us would just ignore and go back to sleep over.91裸聊视频�
Mayor Maria McFaddin said, 91裸聊视频淚t is members of the community like you who choose to look beyond themselves that create a place where people want to live.
91裸聊视频淲e are very thankful for your actions and they will become contagious 91裸聊视频� people will hear your story and they will be more inclined next time when they see something small to actually react and do something.91裸聊视频�
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