Firefighters Save 2-Year-Old from Burning Building on Staten Island
Rescue Efforts
A 2-year-old was rescued from a burning home on Staten Island after being found in a bed inside a smoke-filled room and handed out a window to another firefighter, according to the FDNY.
The Fire
The fire was reported just before 4 p.m. Friday on the first floor of a home on Ada Drive, between Elson Court and Farragut Avenue in the Graniteville neighborhood, the fire department said. The FDNY said there were several calls of people being trapped inside the home.
Rescue Efforts
Once first responders arrived at the scene, they were told by a man that there was a baby still in the basement. The child was found on the bottom bunk of a bunk bed, in a room that was getting filled with smoke. To get the toddler to fresh air as soon as possible, FDNY Captain Anthony Harper passed the child out a window – completely unaware there was another firefighter out there. Once the other firefighter saw the toddler start to come out of the window, he rushed over to take the child to EMS to be treated for smoke inhalation, according to the fire department.
Aftermath
The toddler was taken to Staten Island University North Hospital, Deputy Chief John Russell said. The child suffered critical injuries.
Four others were injured, two with serious injuries and two with minor injuries. All are expected to recover.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Conclusion
The quick actions of the firefighters and emergency responders saved the life of a 2-year-old child, who was trapped in a burning building on Staten Island. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of having working smoke detectors and a fire escape plan in place.
FAQs
* What was the location of the fire?
The fire was located on Ada Drive, between Elson Court and Farragut Avenue in the Graniteville neighborhood.
* How many people were injured in the fire?
Five people were injured, including the 2-year-old child. Two people suffered serious injuries, and three people suffered minor injuries.
* What was the condition of the 2-year-old child?
The child suffered critical injuries and was taken to Staten Island University North Hospital.
* What was the cause of the fire?
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
