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4 days ago
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Women praised for bravery by fire service boss
Two women who helped people escape separate fires have been given special commendations for their bravery. Alice Chubb rescued a woman from her smoke-filled Sherborne home on 26 January, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service said. Hannah Dowdall meanwhile, showed "calm determination" to get a neighbour to safety after a fire in Weymouth on 15 July, 2024. They were both given awards by the fire service's chief fire officer, Andy Cole, at an annual ceremony at Tidworth Garrison Theatre. Mr Cole said: "In both of these cases, members of the community have shown exceptional quick-thinking and courage, and I have no doubt that two lives were saved as a result." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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4 days ago
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Women praised for bravery by Dorset fire service boss
Two women who helped people escape separate fires have been given special commendations for their Chubb rescued a woman from her smoke-filled Sherborne home on 26 January, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service Dowdall meanwhile, showed "calm determination" to get a neighbour to safety after a fire in Weymouth on 15 July, were both given awards by the fire service's chief fire officer, Andy Cole, at an annual ceremony at Tidworth Garrison Theatre. Mr Cole said: "In both of these cases, members of the community have shown exceptional quick-thinking and courage, and I have no doubt that two lives were saved as a result." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
