Wesley Schramm, Fort Worth, TX

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.


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