Heroes' Corner

John Scive, Buffalo, NY

Employee responds to house fire
Two smiling postal workers
Buffalo, NY, Letter Carrier John Scive with Postmaster Thomas Szklarz at a ceremony recognizing Scive’s heroism.

Letter Carrier John Scive was recently delivering mail in a Buffalo, NY, neighborhood when he spotted a house fire.

Scive immediately called 911 and banged on the front and side doors.

Firefighters soon arrived to battle the blaze.

Scive was previously recognized in 2016 for coming to the aid of an overdose victim.


Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.