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Joseph Abreau and Paul Mullin of the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps were honored by county officials for their rescue of an Ossining resident in mid-September, officials announced on Monday, Oct. 7.
According to county officials, on the day of the rescue, Abreau and Mullin responded to an Ossining residence and found a woman on the floor who had fainted. They also discovered that dark smoke was pouring out of the home.
While Mullin attended to the woman, Abreau quickly put out an active fire on the home's stove by smothering it with a blanket from a stretcher. By doing this, he stopped "what could have been a devastating blaze," officials said.
The unconscious woman was soon taken to Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, where she was put in a hyperbaric chamber to stop long-term carbon monoxide poisoning impacts.
During the ceremony honoring the two first responders, Westchester County Executive George Latimer heaped praise on their heroic actions.
"Thanks to their swift actions, the victim received the necessary medical attention, and the fire was extinguished before it could spread. Joseph and Paul exemplify the spirit of service that our emergency responders embody, and we are grateful for their dedication to our community," Latimer said.
The two received proclamations from officials acknowledging their bravery and commitment to their communities.
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