Passerby, Albany emergency personnel save disabled woman from fire
File Photo: Tara Fletcher
From staff reports
ALBANY – The Albany Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2814 Partridge Drive around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday.
Once on scene, crews saw moderate smoke coming from the apartment complex at that address. According to AFD, a male passerby entered the home to help a disabled woman get out of the unit.
The male citizen brought the disabled victim to the window as a crew entered the structure. Firefighters also assisted neighbors with removing the disabled victim from the window and into a safe area, and EMS was called to the location.
EMS checked the male citizen for any injuries after assisting in the rescue of the disabled victim. EMS then transported the disabled victim to the hospital for treatment.
Crews were able to get the fire under control at 10:10 a.m. using about 150 gallons of water.
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