Youngsville Firefighter – Early Morning Hero

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This morning just after 7 AM, Youngsville firefighter Terry Perry was pulling up to his friend’s house on Waiters Way in Youngsville, bringing him a bit of breakfast. Terry was just doing a nice thing for his friend Ransom Bennett who lives there. But it turns out he was about to trade in a nice gesture into saving the life of his friend.

Terry was bringing his friend a bite to eat since Ransom has had a difficult time getting around after an accident a number of months ago. Ransom recently returned home after several months in rehab following the accident.

Firefighters tackle hot spots with more water as smoke billows.
Firefighters tackle hot spots with more water as smoke billows.

When Terry pulled up this morning the front yard was full of smoke. “I thought someone was burning leaves,” Ransom said.

But it turns out it wasn’t leaves burning, it was his house. Terry Perry leapt into firefighter mode, went into the home, and helped his handicapped friend out of the burning home while sustaining some burn injuries along the way.

Ransom reported Terry had burned his arm helping him out of the fire. Terry was taken to the hospital by Youngsville Rescue & EMS. There is no word on his condition. Jessica Perry later reported he had sustained burns on his arms and legs.

We can only imagine what would have happened to Ransom Bennett if his friend Terry Perry had not arrived when he did.

Mr. Bennett's motorized scooter remains at the top of the ramp, covered in debris.
Mr. Bennett’s motorized scooter remains at the top of the ramp where it came to rest, covered in debris from the fire.

Firefighters from Youngsville, Franklinton, and Mitchiner’s Crossroads descended onto the court. Wake Forest had been called in as well.

Firefighters from many departments arrived to render aid. Here we see some Franklinton Fire Department firefighters in front of the home.
Firefighters from many departments arrived to render aid. Here we see some Franklinton Fire Department firefighters in front of the home as the sun streams through the trees and smoke.

The homeowner, Ransom Bennett, said he believes the fire began in an area where the electric water heater and fuse box were located.

The answers to the origin of the fire will most likely be found in this area of the burned home.
The answers to the origin of the fire will most likely be found in this area of the burned home.

Youngsville Fire Chief Tommie Lloyd and Assistant Chief David Williams were on the scene and managing operations as the fire was successfully brought under control and extinguished.

While it is tragic that the event happened, members of local fire departments, Franklin Sheriff’s office, and Youngsville Rescue & EMS came together to save a life and extinguish a fire. Heroes all.

6 thoughts on “Youngsville Firefighter – Early Morning Hero”

  5. I am a firm believer that God puts people in the right place at the right time – and I also believe God has shown his mercy and glory in this rescue – not only for the man rescued but the man that rescued him as well.

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