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TVF&R recognizes collaborative effort to rescue West Linn fire victim
Firefighters, a quick-thinking family member, and a vigilant bystander who helped save a life during a house fire in West Linn will reunite and be recognized for their efforts.
WEST LINN — On the evening of February 26, 2023, two family members were inside a West Linn home when the granddaughter of the homeowner spotted a flickering orange glow from the corner of her eyes. She immediately sprang into action and executed a series of steps that led to the successful rescue of her grandmother, including persuading her grandmother to evacuate, calling 9-1-1, enlisting the help of neighbors and bystanders, and staying on the phone with dispatch through much of the event.
As the fire was rapidly spreading, the grandmother slipped at the bottom of the stairs and was unable to evacuate on her own. A bystander who was driving through the neighborhood pulled over and immediately jumped into action, entering the burning home and pulling the grandmother toward the front door. TVF&R firefighters arrived to the home and carried the grandmother out the front door and to the front lawn for further assessment. They then returned to a hose line and helped bring the fire under control.
Without the quick actions of everyone involved, the outcome of the fire could have become fatal. Remarkably, the granddaughter escaped uninjured, and the grandmother sustained only minor injuries. Media are invited to watch as the granddaughter, bystander, and fire crews reunite for the first time on Wednesday.
What: TVF&R highlights a successful and collaborative rescue effort
When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
Where: TVF&R Station 56 – 8445 SW Elligsen Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Visuals: Media are invited to film and conduct interviews at the reunion event. Immediately afterwards, media are invited to film a TVF&R training exercise where firefighters are drilling on various search & rescue techniques using simulated smoke and thermal imaging cameras at 7151 SW Boeckman Rd. in Wilsonville.
For questions the day of the event please call or text 971-895-3552.