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Throughout the week, our ACC Team searches through emails and news articles looking for someone who deserves to be the Kidde Hero of the Week…
Diane Cunningham nominates firefighter William Gressen, 12-year career veteran of the Prince George’s County Fire Department in Maryland. She writes:
On the early morning hours of July 9th, Firefighter Gressen was traveling down the highway when he noticed a light coming from a wooded area off the side of road. He was off duty, but he turned around to make sure there was nothing wrong.
When he got there, he noticed a car had gone off the embankment, about a 125-foot drop. He climbed down there and discovered a woman unconscious and bleeding. She was strapped in her seat from her seat belt. He was able to get her out of the car and call for help. The 22-year-old female was flown to the hospital and survived the accident. Firefighter Gressen’s quick thinking and reaction certainly seems to be hero-worthy.
Signed,
Diane
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Kix’s Response:
Diane, thank you for writing in and sharing this story. And, I agree with you, Firefighter Gressen’s ability to notice something wrong and his training to act are truly commendable. And, to make a steep climb 125 feet down to investigate? Even more impressive!
Thank you, William Gressen, for your service, and you are our Kidde Hero of the Week!
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