Fort Worth Firefighters Rescue Man from Frozen Encampment

Hope Team's Critical Rescue

• 🚒 The Hope Team, a specialized unit within the Fort Worth Fire Department, performs year-round outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness.
• ❄️ During a recent cold snap, the team found a familiar man in critical condition at an encampment near the train tracks.
• ⚠️ The man was found wearing only a t-shirt, with wet pants and frozen socks, unable to stand or walk.

Dangerous Extraction

• 🏔️ Firefighters Lewis Pentoha and Christopher Province navigated an icy, difficult-to-access trail to reach the man.
• 💪 Despite the man's significant weight (around 250 pounds) and the treacherous conditions, they carried him up the embankment.
• 🤕 They fell multiple times during the rescue but were driven by the urgency to save his life.

Impact and Ongoing Need

• 🚑 The man was transported to the hospital, with firefighters believing he likely would not have survived the night without their intervention.
• 🤝 The Hope Team continues its vital work throughout the year, with increased urgency during extreme weather.
• 🎁 Donations are accepted to support the team's efforts in providing supplies and assistance to those in need.