When Bob Fell Mowing His Lawn, These OC Firefighters Stepped In

WESTMINSTER, CA — This week, a 93-year-old Westminster resident named Bob fell while mowing his lawn outside of his home, Patch has learned.

When neighbors found him, they called 911 for assistance.

Orange County Fire Authority medics from Station 65 arrived at the scene and took care of Bob, taking him by ambulance to an area hospital.

A group of OCFA Firefighters remained behind to finish mowing and raking Bob's yard.

"He shouldn't have to worry about it when he comes home," they said. That effort has gone viral. The story became part of the "Good News Movement," and has been viewed over 40,000 times.

Residents left messages on social media for the firefighters who do much more than battle flames and take people to the hospital: they are part of the community they serve.

"Bless all of you for 'everything' you do," Marilyn Akahoshi says. "Always going over and above. You're all awesome."

Orange County Fire Authority spokesperson Paul Holaday wrote that "we love helping out and being involved in the community."

We love helping out and being involved in the community. Our firefighters from station 65 in Westminster treated an elderly male and then once finished taking care of him made sure his yard was in tip top shape! https://t.co/Xw4Vb9NbBq
— OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO) August 11, 2021