| Coal Township Woman Saved February 16, 2000 |
| Fire nearly claimed the life of Helen Royer of 1338 W. Pine St. in Coal Township. The fire started in the garage below, known as Royer's Garage. The cause of the fire was an explosion in the garage area. |
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| The first attack on the fire. |
| Capt. Leo Mirolli and members of Station 60 pull Helen Royer from the structure. |
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| Capt. 160 yells for medical equipment from Engine 161. |
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| Leo Mirolli, Capt. 160, Chris Grow, Station 60, and Jim Catino, Capt. 60, are the first paramedics to administer emergency care to the victim. |
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| Firefighter John Olshefski is pictured here on the lower right. |
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| Fire and rescue personnel lower the victim to the awaiting EMS personnel. |
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| After the smoke cleared, you were able to see the devastion. |
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| Firefighters investigate for fire in the next door house, which was damaged by fire two months previous on Christmas Day. |
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| After initial attack. |
| Start of defensive operations. |