Lake Travis Fire Rescue fire honored at Rodeo Austin for saving colleague

AUSTIN, Texas — A Lake Travis Fire Rescue firefighter was honored at Rodeo Austin for a rescue that saved the life of a fellow firefighter during a house fire.

Firefighter Daniel Bachmeyer was recognized for his actions during a residential fire after a firefighter fell through a collapsed stairwell. According to the department, Bachmeyer pressed forward, knocked down the flames and made a decision to breach a wall to reach the trapped firefighter.

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