{"id":14921,"date":"2017-03-13T17:32:51","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T17:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgiaarsoncontrol.org\/?p=14921"},"modified":"2017-03-13T17:36:48","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T17:36:48","slug":"dekalb-fire-dept-saves-one-of-their-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/georgiaarsoncontrol.org\/?p=14921","title":{"rendered":"DeKalb Firefighters Saves One of Their Own"},"content":{"rendered":"

(11 Alive<\/a>) \u2013\u00a0A specialized team is credited with rescuing a DeKalb firefighter after he fell through the floor while battling a two-alarm blaze in Panthersville.<\/p>\n

The fire happened at Hidden Villas apartments in the 2900 block of Panthersville Road late Thursday night. Fire crews at the scene initially attempted an \u201coffensive attack\u201d of the flames but backed off as the fire grew.<\/p>\n

However, before they pulled out of the building, authorities said one firefighter fell through the floor. \u00a0He was rescued by the DeKalb Fire Department\u2019s Rapid Intervention Team and treated on the scene. He is expected to be OK according to department spokesman Eric Jackson.<\/p>\n

After taking defensive positions around the burning building, crews then deployed two ladders and attacked the fire from above \u2013 all as flames continued to tear through the attic and roof of the two-story building.<\/p>\n

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