5th-grader-honored-for-quick-response-in-emergency
by KVUE News
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Updated yesterday at 5:35 PM
Hutto Elementary held a special ceremony Wednesday for a 5th grader who helped save his uncle in an emergency.
Cody Rutlege was honored as a hero by the Hutto Fire and Rescue and the Williamson County Emergency Services District for his quick actions a few weeks ago.
He called 9-1-1 when his uncle suffered a seizure, stayed on the line with the dispatcher and likely saved his uncle’s life.
Cody had one message he wanted to share with everyone.
“I just want you to be brave, and know I just learned it from school and everybody just call 9-1-1 if it’s an emergency,” he said.
Cody said he just did what he was taught by firefighters at school.
The fire department says it’s not often they get to see the fruit of the seeds they plant, but Cody is an example of how important it is to pay attention — you never know when you may need to call for help.
Tags: 911, emergency, Fire Prevention, Hero