Lt. Shawn Fiddler, firefighter Craig Robarts and firefighter Tim Smith were dispatched to a structure fire in Bay County Fire Rescue’s coverage area for automatic aid. When the crew of engine-2 arrived, they encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from the residence before pulling a woman from the home.
It was unknown if the structure was occupied, so engine-2’s staff forced entry, attacked the fire and made a successful location and rescue of the occupant inside within just a few minutes.
Fiddler, Robarts and Smith will be presented with the lifesaving award at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Panama City Beach Fire Rescue station one.