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FedEx Driver Detours to Save Trapped Homeowner From Flames

FedEx Driver Detours to Save Trapped Homeowner From Flames
FedEx driver John Bryant headed out to work in Arlington, Texas like it was any other day. But on March 5th, the sight of smoke off the highway convinced him to detour from his normal route and he ended up saving a homeowner.

FedEx driver John Bryant headed out to work in Arlington, Texas like it was any other day. But on March 5th, the sight of smoke off the highway convinced Bryant to detour from his normal route.

"The smoke didn't look normal to me," he said. "I pulled off the highway and headed over to see if everything was okay."

Things were far from okay.

As he pulled down the street, Bryant saw a house on fire and frantic neighbors were screaming that the homeowner was inside. Firefighters weren't on the scene yet, but Bryant, a volunteer firefighter and former EMT in Kuwait, didn't hesitate.

(READ more on the FedEx Blog)

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