Chehalis to Honor Seattle Firefighter Who Pulled Man From Burning Wreck

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The Chehalis Fire Department will be bestowing its Medal of Honor to Seattle firefighter Chris Quinlan, who pulled a Centralia man from his burning vehicle on Interstate 5 following a Feb. 6 wreck.

Quinlan was off duty and heading to work when he came upon the crash. 

“His lifesaving actions are in the traditions of the fire service and is deserving of this award,” the Chehalis Fire Department said in a statement.

The award will be presented at Chehalis City Hall at 5 p.m. on April 23.