Two Kingston first responders receive Medals of Valor for saving children
After saving two children from a house fire in March, on Monday they were presented with a special honor. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 11:13 PM EDT May 3, 2021
KINGSTON, Pa. The gymnasium at the Kingston Recreation Center exploded with applause as the crowd gave two first responders a standing ovation.
The Kingston Council meeting was put on pause so that Police Officer Matthew Bonawitz and Assistant Fire Chief Floyd Young could be honored to save two children trapped in a house fire on Chester Street in March.
Officer Bonawitz arrived on the scene first around 3 a.m. and was told by family outside there were two children still inside. He ran in and saved one of those children from the first floor.
Fire rescue shows important lessons in action
First responders said two things lead to the rescue of a child in a second-story bedroom during a house fire over the weekend. Author: Chelsea Strub Updated: 5:08 PM EST March 8, 2021
KINGSTON, Pa. A call came into Luzerne County 911 Saturday afternoon for a fire on Chester Street in Kingston.
Officer Matthew Bonawits was around the corner when the call came in and was the first to respond. When he did, bystanders told him there was a child still inside the burning home. I made entry through the front door of the residence and located the child on the first floor of the residence, explained Bonawits.