Two Aylesbury residents have been invited to Aylesbury Fire Station and presented with a ‘Team Letter of Commendation’ certificate from The Society for the Protection of Life.
In the early hours of Monday the 2nd of August 2021, a fire broke out in a family home in Aylesbury. All 6 members of the family became trapped by the fire and smoke. Luckily the quick-thinking actions of the neighbours prevented further injury.
Before fire crews arrived Jason, an Aylesbury resident, was able to catch two children from a first-floor window. He also brought a ladder from his property to help one of the parents escape from the home. Carol, another neighbour, also caught one of the children from a first–floor window.
For their courageous actions The Chief Fire Officer, Jason Thelwell, invited Jason & Carol to Aylesbury Fire Station and presented them with a ‘Team Letter of Commendation’ certificate from The Society for the Protection of Life.
If you find yourselves in a similar situation, please remember the following points for keeping everyone safe.
- Don’t tackle fires yourself. Leave it to the professionals.
- Keep calm and act quickly, get everyone out as soon as possible.
- Don’t waste time investigating what’s happened or rescuing valuables.
- If there’s smoke, keep low where the air is clearer.
- Before you open a door check if it’s warm. If it is, don’t open it – fire is on the other side.
Call 999 as soon as you’re clear of the building. 999 calls are free.
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