Humanity

The world today is nowhere near what it used to be. Our society is far from a model one. Sometimes, things happen that compel people to give from their hearts and pockets. A sincerely wonderful gesture for someone who may have lost everything. 

Sometimes, people are put in extraordinary situation and are able to prevail. Last night, we were called to a home on the southern end of our area or a possible house fire. I was the first to arrive on the scene. My first sight was what appeared to be ten feet of flames coming from the roof. I knew, already, that this would be no easy job. 

The fire spread rapidly to enough of the house that an inferior attack was not a good idea. We set up fire crews at the front door, rear, and side of the house to contain the spread and knock down the now heavy flames. Once those were knocked down, we were able to go in and cool the hot spots inside to keep the fire from restarting. This all took us 3 hours. 

I had heard, while on scene, that a man had passed by and saw the fire. He stopped and beat on the doors and windows until he was able to get a man and child out of the house. This all happened right before I drove up. Things like this have a tendency to renew your faith in humanity. Had this man waited another minute, these two may not be alive today. This man saved the life of a father and son, a true hero. There still are good people in this world. Good people of the world, keep fighting the good fight. 

Lt Will-