Georgia firefighter rescued by RIT after falling through floor battling apartment fire

  • Source: WXIA-TV NBC 11 Atlanta
  • Published: 03/10/2017 12:00 AM

A specialized team is credited with rescuing a DeKalb firefighter after he fell through the floor while battling a two alarm blaze in Panthersville. The fire happened at Hidden Villas apartments in the 2900 block of Panthersville Road late Thursday night. Fire crews at the scene initially attempted an "offensive attack" of the flames but backed off as the fire grew. However, before they pulled out of the building, authorities said one firefighter fell through the floor. He was rescued by the DeKalb Fire Department's Rapid Intervention Team and treated on the scene. He is expected to be OK according to department spokesman Eric Jackson.



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