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Long Branch honors Officer Ivan Guzman with life‑saving award after house fire rescue
Summary
At its Dec. 10 meeting the Long Branch City Council presented a life‑saving award to Officer Ivan Guzman for his Nov. 18, 2025 rescue of a trapped homeowner; presenters described Guzman's repeated entry into a smoke‑filled house and his improvised use of a soaked garment to protect himself while removing the victim.
The Long Branch City Council on Dec. 10 presented a life‑saving award to Officer Ivan Guzman for his actions during a Nov. 18, 2025 house fire on Van Cort Avenue.
Charles Shirley, the city's business administrator and director of public safety, described Guzman's response as "very heroic," saying Guzman was first on scene,…
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