Firefighters Rescue Unconscious Resident and Pet in Dortmund Smoke Alarm Incident
A smoke alarm in a multi-family home in Hombruch, Dortmund, went off in the early hours of 03.11.2024. The fire department, led by Gregor Kusemann, responded swiftly, rescuing an unconscious resident and their pet from a smoke-filled apartment. Neighbors raised the alarm when the resident failed to respond to their doorbell. Upon arrival, firefighters found the resident unconscious due to a medical emergency, not a fire. They rescued the individual and their dog, handing them over to emergency services and a caring doctor who accompanied them to a Dortmund hospital. Firefighters extinguished the burnt food that triggered the smoke alarm and ventilated the apartment to remove the lingering smoke. The dog was taken care of by helpful neighbors until the resident's return. Thanks to the quick actions of neighbors and the fire department, the resident and their pet were safely rescued. The fire department's prompt response and efficient handling of the situation ensured no further harm came to the resident or the property.
