Lakeland Hero, Herve Casmir, saves 6 people from early morning fire. At this mornings City Commission Meeting Herve Casmir received a standing ovation and was presented with the Lakeland Fire Departments Citizen Heroism Award for his actions in helping save 6 residents from an early morning kitchen fire. Herve is a security guard at Gilmore Apartments, which is adjacent but separate to the home where the fire occurred. While making regular rounds as part of his work duties he noticed smoke coming from the home at 831 Lake Ave. He made his way to the home to investigate further, which is when he noticed even heavier smoke and began banging on the door and windows. His knocking awoke two children sleeping in the living room whom opened the door, allowing him to enter. He evacuated the two children and asked if there were any others inside, when they then informed him that there were four others sleeping inside. He made his way through the home and woke and evacuated everyone. After the inhabitants were evacuated, Herve reentered the home as the smoke got heavier and he followed the source of the smoke into the kitchen. He noticed the fire source was a pot on the stove which he picked up and took outside to extinguish. Although the Lakeland fire Department would never recommend someone put themselves in risk to extinguish a fire, Hevre did. He then proceeded to call 9-1-1 for assistance. Herve suffered from smoke inhalation as a result of his actions and was treated at the scene by LFD personnel as well as transported for additional care. As a result of Herve’s heroic and selfless actions he consequently recued 6 inhabitants in the home, of which several were children. This is an incredible example of heroism, where an individual places themselves in harm’s way to save the lives of others. WAY TO GO HERVE - WE HONOR YOU! read more: goo.gl/eqQb3Z
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:23:29 +0000
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