3 Southbury Firefighters Awarded Lifesaving Ribbon

SOUTHBURY, CT — Three Southbury firefighters have been awarded the Lifesaving Ribbon for rescuing a firefighter last month.

The Southbury Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call for a structure fire Woodbury.

The building collapsed, trapping a firefighter.

"After regrouping and assessing the situation Captain Justin Moser, Lieutenant Collin Anderson, and Firefighter Jon Bicking sprang into action in a very calm and calculated manner putting the rescue of the downed firefighter ahead of their own safety," Fire Chief Robert Hamila wrote in a Facebook post. "Without their coordination, clear communication, and training this rescue would have been nearly impossible. I am very proud to present these commendation ribbons as I feel they are very well deserved."

The Lifesaving Ribbon is awarded to firefighters who "in the face of personal hazard, saves the life of another person with disregard to personal safety, without his/her actions creating an additional hazard, or compromising the mission.”