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Six Year Old Boy Saves Family From Fire

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Real Estate Agent with Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe


Six Year Old Boy Saves Family From Fire

 

Talk about a clear head and calm reaction! 

 

Six year old Ervin Rodriguez is recovering from smoke inhalation at Banner Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. 

 

 “He was a sick little kid when he came here,” said Lisa Hegarty, clinical manager for respiratory care.  She said black soot was being suctioned out of his lungs. 

 

The fire started in the bedroom Ervin shared with his brother.  He grabbed his brother and ran to wake his parents.  They were able to escape just moments before the mobile home was consumed by the fire. 

 

“He just inhaled so much smoke, bless his heart.  He was so busy trying to get his family out of the house,” Hegarty said. 

 

No one else was injured, but this family has lost everything.  For now, Ervin’s very grateful parents are staying with him in the hospital and his little brothers are with their grandmother. 

 

An account has been set up at Bank of America  # 457009020948, to collect money for clothing and furniture. 

 

 

Ervin is hero! 

 

Please read the complete article here. 

 

Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

What a brave, little man!! I'm so glad you shared this. I'm going to feature it in 'ACTIVIST' Rain. ~GBU~

Dec 09, 2008 11:27 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Thank you Elizabeth.  I am always amazed when people have a supernatural ability to react in a crisis.  Especially children.  But then again, I know where it comes from, so I should not be surprised!  GBU, too!

Dec 10, 2008 03:04 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Hi Doreen, what an amazing story. It never ceases to amaze me the extraordinary things we can do when under pressure or crisis. Hope the little boy is doing well. God Bless you in the New Year!

Dec 29, 2008 02:37 PM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Hi Debbie,  I haven't heard any more on him.  I hope he is totally recovered and enjoying Christmas! 

You have a very Blessed New Year too!  God has great things for us all!

Dec 30, 2008 12:32 PM
Kent Simpson
Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Is About People

Great story, Doreen!  Thanks for showing all of us how special people can do special things...especially kids!

Dec 30, 2008 02:54 PM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Hi Kent,  His calm reaction is what amazed me.  He is a hero in my book.  Have a Happy New Year! 

Dec 30, 2008 03:15 PM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

He did the right thing. Kudos to this young kid. Wish him the best.

Sep 01, 2009 09:29 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Hi Robert,  Yes he did.  I don't know where he is now, but I hope he is doing well. 

Sep 02, 2009 07:26 PM