WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Worcester firefighter Christopher Pace is recovering from serious injuries he sustained 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. on Wednesday 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.
Worcester Deputy Fire Chief Martin Dyer says Pace remains hospitalized and is in stable condition.
“He does have a long road to recovery,” Dyer added. “He’s being well taken care of by a fantastic family — a very strong, caring wife.”
Loved ones and firefighters from across the nation are mourning the loss of Menard.
His funeral is scheduled for Monday at St. John’s Church in Worcester.
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