Heroes' Corner

Wesley Schramm, Fort Worth, TX

Employee saves family from fire
Fort Worth, TX, Rural Carrier Wesley Schramm
Fort Worth, TX, Rural Carrier Wesley Schramm

Fort Worth, TX, Rural Carrier Wesley Schramm began to smell smoke after completing a recent delivery at a house.

When he looked back at the home, he saw its roof was engulfed in flames.

Schramm called 911 and knocked on the door until someone answered. The occupants, including a family pet, didn’t realize their house was on fire.

Schramm stayed with the family until everyone was out of the house and safe.


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