Sgt. A. Lewis is presented a Valor Award from Mid-Hudson VP Chris Moreau

On 10/26/22 – A. Lewis who is a Volunteer Fireman for the Rockwood – Garoga- Lassellsville Vol. Fire Co. responded to a call for a female who was trapped under a UTV in the woods.  The female did not know her whereabouts.  Her phone was pinged and she was located.  She had been trapped under the UTV for over fifteen minutes before she was able to reach her cell phone and call 911.  A. Lewis along with another fireman we able to locate the female.  They lifted the UTV off the female and brought her down the hill using her own UTV.  When they reached the bottom of the steep hill they were stopped by a creek that the UTV could not cross.  The female was not able to cross the creek without assistance.  Firefighter Lewis carried the female across the creek to awaiting EMS personnel.  The female was flown to a trauma center because of the extent of her injuries.  Firefighter Lewis proceeded back to the UTV and tried to bring it to the roadway.  While attempting to bring it back on uneven ground with no trail, the UTV tipped back on him in the left arm breaking his humerus bone.  Lewis was transported by ambulance to NLH for care. Sgt. Lewis is still recovering at home.  We honor Sgt. Lewis for his bravery.