Two firefighters honored for saving older woman from burning car in Prince George
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Two of Petersburg's newest firefighters were honored for their heroism during an August crash in Prince George County. Together, they saved an older woman who was trapped in a burning car. On Thursday, Dec. 12, Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton were among those honored at the Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services' second-annual "Our Partners in Excellence First Responders" Recognition Ceremony. Both received certificates and medals for excellence when responding to a multi-vehicle crash on Aug. 19. At the time, Lape and Compton were working with Prince George County Fire and EMS, later joining the Petersburg Fire Department through its Pre-Certified Firefighter New Hire Program. On Aug. 19, a severe crash took place near the intersection of Jefferson Park and Middle roads in Prince George. One of the cars -- in which a person was trapped -- caught fire. Scene of the Aug. 19 multi-vehicle crash in Prince George County. (Photo: Prince George County Fire and EMS) Firefighters responded to the scene and were able to free that person after putting out the fire. According to Petersburg fire officials, the two firefighters involved in that specific effort were Lape and Compton. "During the incident, Firefighter Lape played a critical role in fire suppression and extrication, while Firefighter Compton provided life-saving EMS care on scene and during transport to Southside Regional Medical Center," Petersburg fire officials said. "Their bravery, quick decision-making and teamwork ensured the survival of the patient, an elderly woman." Chesterfield officially debuts new mascot, designed by local artists The department celebrated Lape and Compton as great additions to its ranks. Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton, two Petersburg firefighters, honored for their heroic actions on Aug. 19 in Prince George County. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton, two Petersburg firefighters, honored for their heroic actions on Aug. 19 in Prince George County. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton, two Petersburg firefighters, honored for their heroic actions on Aug. 19 in Prince George County. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services) "Their actions reflect the dedication and excellence they bring to our department, and we are confident they will continue to do great things as members of the Petersburg Fire family," fire officials said.
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Two of Petersburg's newest firefighters were honored for their heroism during an August crash in Prince George County. Together, they saved an older woman who was trapped in a burning car.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton were among those honored at the Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services' second-annual "Our Partners in Excellence First Responders" Recognition Ceremony.
Both received certificates and medals for excellence when responding to a multi-vehicle crash on Aug. 19. At the time, Lape and Compton were working with Prince George County Fire and EMS, later joining the Petersburg Fire Department through its Pre-Certified Firefighter New Hire Program.
On Aug. 19, a severe crash took place near the intersection of Jefferson Park and Middle roads in Prince George. One of the cars -- in which a person was trapped -- caught fire.
Scene of the Aug. 19 multi-vehicle crash in Prince George County. (Photo: Prince George County Fire and EMS)
Firefighters responded to the scene and were able to free that person after putting out the fire. According to Petersburg fire officials, the two firefighters involved in that specific effort were Lape and Compton.
"During the incident, Firefighter Lape played a critical role in fire suppression and extrication, while Firefighter Compton provided life-saving EMS care on scene and during transport to Southside Regional Medical Center," Petersburg fire officials said. "Their bravery, quick decision-making and teamwork ensured the survival of the patient, an elderly woman."
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The department celebrated Lape and Compton as great additions to its ranks.
Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton, two Petersburg firefighters, honored for their heroic actions on Aug. 19 in Prince George County. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton, two Petersburg firefighters, honored for their heroic actions on Aug. 19 in Prince George County. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
Braden Lape and Trevaughn Compton, two Petersburg firefighters, honored for their heroic actions on Aug. 19 in Prince George County. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
"Their actions reflect the dedication and excellence they bring to our department, and we are confident they will continue to do great things as members of the Petersburg Fire family," fire officials said.
