WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Worcester firefighter Christopher Pace is recovering from home after he was seriously injured during a house fire that claimed the life of Lt. Jason Menard.
Firefighters from Ladder 5 entered a burning home at 7 Stockholm St. around 1 a.m Nov. 13 in search of a reported trapped resident and baby, according to Lavoie.
Menard saved Pace and another fellow firefighter from the raging flames as it overtook the third floor. The 39-year-old lieutenant was unable to escape.
“Lt. Jay, he pushed him out the window to save his life,” said Pace’s brother, Dan.
Pace suffered from a collapsed lung, broken ribs and serious burns.
A GoFundMe has been created to help with the cost of his medical bills.
The fallen firefighter leaves behind a wife and three children.
A memorial fund has been set up in Menard’s honor to help support his family.
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