Two local law enforcement agencies came together Thursday to honor Orlando Fire Lt. Ben Wootson after he pulled Seminole County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Luxon from a burning car. Wootson says he was off duty, arriving late to his son’s soccer game, when he looked in his rearview mirror and saw Luxon’s squad car crash and catch fire. He quickly U-turned and went into action. point where I didn’t think it would happen. I didn’t think I would get out of that car. It was very close. If I was off for a few seconds, I wouldn’t be here,” said Rep. Luxon. RELATED: Orlando firefighter saves Seminole County deputy from burning car “If it wasn’t for my son taking the his time, he was putting on socks, we would We’ve been through this area 5 to 10 minutes earlier, but luckily with him and the grace of God, we were able to save Matt,” Wootson said. life-saving efforts. She says he is the first firefighter to earn the award. “This is a great example of one of our heroes saving another hero and a great example of what it takes to join the ranks of these incredible men and women who they sign up to put their safety behind ours,” Moody said. Wootson says for the By the time he got to Luxon’s car, it was already on fire. He pulled it out and used his radio to call for help. Meanwhile, they assist good civilians.“I know God didn’t want to call me home that day, Luxon says he’s focused on making a full recovery and getting back to serving his community. Top headlines: Olympic gold medalist found dead in Orange County home Police identify 16-year-old killed in Volusia County shooting Florida man executed for stabbing woman 37 times, killing her
Two local law enforcement agencies came together Thursday to honor Orlando Fire Lt. Ben Wootson after he pulled Seminole County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Luxon from a burning car.
Wootson says he was off duty, arriving late to his son’s soccer game, when he looked in his rearview mirror and saw Luxon’s squad car crash and burst into flames.
He quickly U-turned and sprung into action.
“There was a time when I didn’t think it was going to happen. I didn’t think I was going to get out of that car. I was so close. If I was a few seconds off, I wouldn’t be here,” Deputy Luxon said.
RELATED: Orlando firefighter saves Seminole County deputy from burning car
“If it wasn’t for my son taking his time, putting on socks, we would have been through that area 5-10 minutes earlier, but luckily with him and the grace of God, we were able to save Matt ” Wootson said. .
Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized Wootson on Thursday, giving him a Back the Blue Award for his life-saving efforts.
He says he is the first firefighter to win the award.
“This is a great example of one of our heroes saving another hero and a great example of what it takes to join the ranks of these incredible men and women who sign up to put their safety behind the ours,” Moody said.
Wootson says when he got to Luxon’s car, it was already on fire.
He pulled it out and used his radio to call for help.
Good civilians attended in the meantime.
“I just know God didn’t want to call me home that day,” Luxon said.
Luxon says he is focused on making a full recovery and getting back to serving his community.
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