ASHVILLE, Ohio — Two Ashville police officers who rescued a woman from a burning home last month were honored with Life Saving Awards during a ceremony at the Ashville Municipal Building on Monday.
Mayor Roger Clark and Police Chief Bryan Cline presented the awards to Officer James Ford and Officer Seamus “Mac” McSweeney, recognizing the pair for pulling a sleeping resident from a burning house on the night of Oct. 14, the Ashville Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Ford and McSweeney were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 179 Jefferson Avenue shortly before midnight that night. Both officers went into the burning residence to search for occupants, and Ford found a woman asleep in her bed and safely escorted her outside before firefighters arrived, the department said. Harrison Township Fire Department extinguished the blaze, with Scioto Township Fire Department providing mutual aid, and no injuries were reported.
“Their swift actions and unwavering commitment to protecting others exemplify the highest standards of law enforcement service,” the department said in announcing the awards.
The department said it “proudly recognizes both officers for their bravery, dedication, and willingness to place the safety of others above their own.”
Ashville, a village of roughly 4,600 residents in Pickaway County, sits about 17 miles south of Columbus. The Ashville Police Department is led by Cline, with Capt. Casey Thress among the command staff overseeing day-to-day operations.
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Ashville Police Department.
