Mabilis na aksyon ng fire volunteers, naging daan para maiwasan ang posibleng malagim na pangyayari

- Swift action by fire and rescue volunteers stationed at Barangay San Francisco, Cavite, caught on CCTV

- Said volunteers were hailed by netizens as heroes for preventing what might turn out to be a fatal incident

- CCTV footage shared by GMA news showed the urgent response of the volunteers as they sprinted to footbridge after spotting woman in distress

- One of the volunteers then approached the woman calmly before pulling her away from the railing

Quick-thinking fire and rescue volunteers in Barangay San Francisco, General Trias, Cavite, are being hailed as heroes after their timely intervention saved a woman who was on the verge of taking her own life.

The dramatic incident was captured by the barangay hall's closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, providing a clear account of the life-saving rescue.

Footage showed two male individuals, later identified as fire and rescue volunteers from the barangay, sprinting out of the barangay hall.

Another CCTV angle captured them continuing their urgent dash as they ascended a nearby footbridge.

Their rapid response was prompted by the alarming sight of a woman who had already climbed over the footbridge railing, seemingly poised to jump.

Without hesitation, one of the volunteers reacted swiftly, grabbing the woman and pulling her away from the dangerous edge of the footbridge, bringing her back to safety.

The men involved in this crucial rescue are members of the Barangay San Francisco fire and rescue volunteer team.

Barangay Chairman Captain Ryan Tapawan Santor recounted that the fire volunteers had been taking a break at the barangay hall.

They had been on duty throughout the day, assisting motorists as part of the “Bantay-Alalay” program during the Holy Week.

It was purely by chance that the CCTV monitor, conveniently located near the entrance of the barangay hall, provided them with a direct view of the unfolding crisis on the footbridge.

“Sakto nasa pintuan yung CCTV. Nakita nila mismo iyong CCTV na nakatutok sa tulay na nandoon po iyong babae.” Captain Santor explained. “Noong nakita nila na unti-unti nang lumalapit, doon na sila nagtatakbo.”

The proximity of the footbridge to the barangay hall proved to be a critical factor, allowing the fire volunteers to reach the woman in time.

Captain Santor identified Aldrich Salazar as the fire volunteer who took the lead, sprinting towards the footbridge and ultimately pulling the woman to safety.

“Ang ginawa ni Aldrich doon, nagbitaw muna siya ng salita na, 'Ma'am, wait lang' tapos saka niya sinugod,” the barangay chairman narrated.

Following the successful rescue, the barangay authorities promptly contacted the woman's parents, and she was safely returned home.

Netizens have lauded the swift and decisive actions of the barangay's fire and rescue volunteers. Comments online expressed gratitude for their life-saving intervention and their dependable and prompt service to the community.

Barangay Chairman Santor also highlighted the significant role of the barangay's CCTV system in their ability to respond effectively to various emergencies within their jurisdiction.

He emphasized the dedication and training of their volunteers, stating that they are experienced in handling calamities, fires, typhoons, and vehicular accidents, and are on duty 24/7 to serve their community.

This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role that community first responders play in ensuring public safety and well-being.

It also underscores the importance of accessible mental health support for individuals in distress.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a riding in tandem robbed a parked car in Brgy. 756 Sta. Ana, Manila. The car is owned by the son of radio DJ John Gemperle, more popularly known as Papa Jackson. Based on the CCTV footage shared by GMA News, the suspects initially tried to check out the interiors of the car, and checked if anyone was looking. Thereafter, one of the suspects broke the window, got inside the car, took a laptop, hard disk and P5,000 cash.

Still in other news, a 43-year-old rider of a motorcycle taxi was stabbed by the passenger who booked him for a ride. According to the report of Unang Balita of GMA Integrated News, the passenger was from Recto Ave. and asked the rider to bring him to the place where the stabbing incident happened. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds, and the incident happened in Quezon City around 5 a.m. A resident sought the help for the rider, and barangay personnel immediately brought him to the hospital.

Source: KAMI.com.gh