Independence firefighters recognized for life-saving rescue in March

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A crew of firefighters from the Independence Fire Department is being recognized for a successful rescue mission that saved someone’s life in March.

On March 22, at approximately 8 p.m., crews were dispatched to a house fire near 17th Street in Independence, Missouri.

Upon arrival, they found a working fire and began a series of rescue and “fire attack” operations. Shortly after, they received a report from a neighbor that someone was still inside the home.

According to IFD, personnel from Quint 7, Rescue 7, Squad 4 and Pumper 1 immediately went into action and removed the person from the home through a window. Once they were out, advanced life support was performed right away with the help of Pumper 1.

The hard work performed by the firefighters helped the individual regain a pulse and breathe again.

Within 48 hours of being transported to the hospital, the victim was conscious and communicating with their family.

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