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Tacoma Police award Medal of Valor to two officers who rescued driver from burning car
Summary
The Tacoma Police Department recognized officers Correa and Seles with the department's highest honor after they rescued a driver, David Brooks, from a vehicle that caught fire following a collision; the department described the officers' actions as beyond normal expectations.
The Tacoma Police Department presented its Medal of Valor to two officers who first responded to a late‑April collision in which a car caught fire, the department and TV Tacoma reported.
The vehicle's driver, identified on air as David Brooks, survived and attended a ceremony with family. According to the broadcast, officers Correa and Seles were first on scene and "ran towards danger." A department statement played on the program said Officer Correa used a fire extinguisher to keep flames at bay while Officer Seles worked to extricate the driver.
"With their extreme courage and bravery, without regard for their own safety, in the face of a life‑threatening situation, the Tacoma Police Department is honored to award the Medal of Valor to these officers," the department said on the broadcast.
The program noted the department's Bridal of Valor is the highest honor given to recognize acts of bravery and heroism beyond normal expectations. The ceremony and recognition were promoted as part of community updates on TV Tacoma.
