Puget Sound brother, Matt Santos, made a grab of an elderly woman in Spanaway early this morning. See information below.

Komo4News article: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/87112372.html

Komo4News video: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/8711 ... ?tab=video

Matt Santos FaceBook post:
"Today I was able to make my first rescue in a house fire. Station 65 crews did a great job knocking down the fire, my Lieutenant on E61 located the victim and Jim and I got to make the grab! Medic 60 was able to stabilize her and hopefully she is able to recover. What a great freakin feeling! My thoughts are with the victim and her family..."

Excellent job brother!!!

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- Rev. Robbie Fisher

"Those without information in this business get themselves or others injured and killed. Modern firefighting is not a game for those who 'dabble' in the field." - Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo

This is why we do what we do, great job Matt. I bet you're at least an inch taller today aren't you?

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Bryan Martin
THE 16 TRUCK

"Let no man's ghost return to say his training let him down"

"This must be the place!"

DTRT! Central Pierce in the house! Way to go brother!

Congrats! Job well done, making a real difference right there.

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Ryan Cox
Lacey Fire District #3
31-B

Santos, Way to go brother! Those opportunities don't present themselves often and you guys were there and prepared when it did! Nic job Brother!

Proud!

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Leatherly,

Chad
Ladder co. 72/Engine co. 94
Snohomish County, USA

Attaboy!

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Spencer Nelson
Pipe Major, SFP&D
Backwards on SFD Truck Co. 3

Nice Work Brother

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Josh Materi
Seattle Fire Dept.

Nice work Matt !!!!!

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Shane Smith
http://www.rescuecity.org

Character is what emerges from all the little things you were too busy to do yesterday, but did anyway.

To echo the other brothers, great job Matt. Great to see you being a stand up guy and passing the credit to your crew members and other involved crews. Mark of a true gentleman!

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"Stay low boys, keep those feet moving."

“We did our job, and that’s what we’re paid to do. There’s nothing more to say.’’
John Smith, Boston Fire Department

DTRT- KTF

Thanks for the kudos guys, but truthfully I'm a little embarrassed because I didn't expect to see this post on the forum.
On arrival to the structure, it was a large rambler with heavy fire involvement to the living room, foyer, kitchen and starting to get into the attic. E65 crews had to extend 2 1/2 and wye off and then extend off of that to get to the seat of the fire. They knocked it out fast and our crew started our search.
Our seach was complicated by the fact that ventilation wasn't effective because the cops smashed out a bunch of windows and the place was huge. My LT found the victim and what he initially thought was a child, but luckily it was only a doll. My partner and I hauled her out.
It was a bit of a surreal experience. To me, it wasn't any different than any unconscious patient that we carry out of a home and put onto a stretcher, so it wasn't until later that we realized we made a rescue. We thought she was dead, so we layed her down and returned to look for more victims (found her dog). When we came back out, the medics that we left her with were performing CPR and a medic student that was a complete White Cloud and was on her last shift with us, finally got a tube!
Unfortunately, the patient died a few days later in the hospital with her family by her side. According to the family, they were greatful to have had the opportunity to hold her hand and say their farewells.
The real credit goes to the medic crew. They worked hard and brought her back, but her CO saturation was too great.
Again, thanks for the kudos, but I'm just happy to have had the opportunity to actually do something that we train for.

Right on, brother.

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Spencer Nelson
Pipe Major, SFP&D
Backwards on SFD Truck Co. 3