A Central Elementary second grader was recognized for his quick thinking when he saw a fire across the street from the school.
Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood and Deputy Chief Mike Yavarow presented Community Hero Awards to Calder Murray and his mother Erin.
On April 3, Calder pointed out the fire on the roof of the building to his mom, and they called 911 and alerted the occupants.
Sherwood said Calder and his mom were responsible for possibly saving three lives and the structure from serious damage.
The award was presented at Calder’s second grade class at Central. Mayor Jorge Prince and Ward 1 council member Audrey Thayer also attended with cards thanking the Murrays for their actions.
From left, Erin Murray, Deputy Chief Mike Yavarow, Chief Justin Sherwood, Audrey Thayer, Jorge Prince, with Calder Murray in front.
