Two Everett Department of Public Works employees who rushed into a burning home to help save 14 people were awarded the Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery on Thursday.
The award is given each year at the Massachusetts State House on September 11.
The fire broke out on July 3, 2024 as Jesse Winocour and Jason Papa were working on Hancock Street. The men smelled smoke, then saw flames ripping through an apartment building, and rushed in. They kicked in doors to help get people out of their apartments…