Idaho Heroes Honored for Valor | Spokane News

Nine Idaho first-responders were honored with the state’s highest bravery award for risking everything to save lives — from a blazing home to a submerged car, and even during a deadly mountain firefight. Among them: Corporal Francisco Torres who pulled an elderly woman from flames, Sergeant Justin Buck who stopped a suicide, and off-duty firefighters Travis Adams and Jeremy Newman who rescued four from a flooded vehicle. The ceremony also paid tribute to survivors of the Canfield Mountain firefighter ambush, including paralyzed fire engineer David Tysdal and Captain Fritz Wiedenhoff, whose courage and camaraderie in the face of tragedy left a lasting legacy. Deputies Harvey Ballman, Arek Brock, and Joshua Orr were also recognized for charging into danger — proving that heroism isn’t just about medals, but about showing up when no one else will. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d4f64a4b2aaffd8