MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Brevard County firefighters who rescued a 10-year-old from an apartment fire are being honored for their efforts in quickly locating the child.
The fire happened on March 3 at the Hampton Court apartments at 55 Needle Blvd. on Merritt Island.
According to firefighters, the crew that responded used a thermal imaging camera to find the child who was trapped inside.
The victim was flown to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
On Tuesday, a representative from Scott Safety presented a lifesaving plaque to firefighters at Brevard County Fire Rescue Station 41. Scott Safety manufactures the thermal-imaging camera that was used in the rescue.
Firefighters said the cause of the fire was believed to be cooking-related.
The child who was injured has since made a full recovery.
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Mark Lehman became a News 6 reporter in July 2014, but he's been a Central Florida journalist for much longer. While most people are asleep, Mark starts his day overnight by searching for news on the streets of Central Florida. Mark also serves as Community Correspondent for Lake Mary, Casselberry, Oviedo and Winter Springs in Seminole County.
