Webmembers of law enforcement and fire and rescue services from marion, alachua, lake, levy, sumter and citrus counties were honored friday and several were. Webin a heroic act of bravery, officer john smith of the north shore police department is being hailed as a hero after he helped several residents escape a. Weblocal hero who saved woman from burning building credits mom for guiding him. Fighting back flames and smoke to save an elderly woman trapped in her burning. Webjust before 3:30 a. m. , mcfr received several calls about a house fire on southeast 169th lane in summerfield. The callers told firefighters they believed an elderly woman was. Webofficials added that the home was 65% involved in flames. Mcfr was able to locate the woman and remove her from the residence. She was transported to a local hospital.
