Paulding First Responders Describe Daring Rescue In YouTube Video

DALLAS, GA — Paulding County thanked its fire firefighters Tuesday with a YouTube video that showcased their work rescuing two people from a dangerous house fire.

“Team Paulding Saves the Day” is a nearly 5-minute mini-documentary with interviews of five Paulding County first responders — Capt. Scott Brown, Lt. Michael Feltz, Lt. Brian Cowan, and firefighters Caleb Caldwell and Daryl Garrett — discussing how they handled a June 11 fire that destroyed a home on Hillside Drive.

The video opens with recordings of the 911 call and radio chatter between rescue personnel. Then it cuts to interviews.

“It was bad,” said the unidentified homeowner in the video. “Hottest thing I ever saw in my life.”

It was also potentially deadly — a teenage girl with autism and an elderly bedridden woman were trapped inside.

In the video, the firefighters explain how they risked their lives to pull the two to safety.

Both victims were treated at Wellstar Paulding Hospital, where they suffered smoke inhalation but no life-threatening burns or injuries, according to Lt. Steve Mapes, spokesperson for Paulding County Fire & Rescue.

“I’m just so proud of them,” said Paulding County Fire Chief Joey Pelfrey. “I’m proud of all public safety.”

See the full video below: