Firefighter Risked Life To Save Woman During Palisades Fire

Pacoima, California, California — California’s first responders work tirelessly to protect and serve their communities. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight EMTs, firefighters and police officers who go the extra mile.

This submission comes from Patty Phillips who nominated Captain Malcolm Dicks.

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What is the hero’s name?

Captain Malcolm Dicks.

How do you know the first responder?

Captain Malcolm Dicks save my life on January 7 when he rescued me from the Palisades fire from my car, which was stranded on a boulder in a big rock Malibu. I got lost driving out of my neighborhood and ended up on the side of a cliff. My husband couldn’t find me and we got down to PCH begging for a fireman to come rescue and find me all the other fireman said no. Captain Malcolm was the only one wanting to come risk his life to save mine. If it hadn’t been for him, I would’ve died. You can Google my story by looking up my name, Patty Phillips, Malibu, Fire or Malibu Woman Fire to see the whole story.

Tell us about the first responder and how they serve the community.

Malcolm Dicks is a fireman who risk his life every day to save others

What three words best describe the first responder?

Hero, brave and fearless

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