Editorial: Braving the Flames

It takes great courage to rush into a structure fire with bunker gear and oxygen, it takes even more to do it dressed only in a police patrol uniform. But many officers have done it.

Arizona Officer Saves Firefighter’s Daughter from Burning Car

The driver of the burning vehicle was beeping her horn “desperately signaling for help,” the Goodyear Police Department said.

New Jersey Officer Rescues Man from Burning Vehicle

Around 2:11 a.m., a Hyundai Elantra struck the back of a Freightliner truck towing a tanker trailer. After the impact, the vehicles fused and were engulfed in flames, traveling another 685 feet.

Ohio Officer Praised for Pulling Man from Burning Truck

Video: Seattle Officers Rescue Man from Train Tracks as Train Flashes Past

The incident began when officers responded to a 9:16 p.m. call about a man “experiencing a mental health crisis,” who was sitting on a ledge high above the tracks.

South Carolina Officers Rescue Man from Burning Car

Staff Sgt. Brian Kaase of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Officer Azahel Young of the Bluffton Police Department were honored last week for their life-saving actions.

Minnesota Officers Rescue Teen Trapped in SUV Accelerating Out of Control

Sam Dutcher’s car sped through busy intersections and small towns in western Minnesota and he was sure he was going to die.

Video: Deputy Climbs from SUV into Moving Truck to Stop Driver Experiencing Medical Crisis

Deputy Nichole Miron, who had been in the passenger side of the patrol vehicle, was able to transfer from the sheriff’s office SUV into the truck. Both vehicles were still moving.

Michigan Deputy Jumps in River to Save Teen from Drowning

The deputy jumped in the water and swam to the 17-year-old. Both of them struggled in the water and bystanders reported that they both briefly went underwater several times.

North Dakota Officer Honored by NRA for Courage Under Fire

Officer Zachary Robinson engaged the suspect, drew fire away from his wounded comrades, and fatally shot him.