On
March 23,2003 Lt. Phil Losi of the Buffalo Fire Department arrived at the
scene of a fire at 715 Delaware Avenue. Dense smoke was emanating from
the building and the doors were locked. A neighbor advised Lt. Losi
that a woman was still inside. Without thought for his own safety he
kicked in the door and entered the smoke filled building. No water lines
were in place and he encountered high heat and impenetrable smoke. He
found the semi-conscious woman with her hair in flames. Lt. Losi extinguished
her burning hair and carried the woman to safety. As a result of his
quick and selfless actions a woman's life was saved.
The 100 Club of Buffalo & Western New York
recognize Lieutenant Phil Losi for his heroic actions of March 23, 2003.
