Patrick Robertson

"We're accustomed to dealing with structure fires where you have to take action immediately," said Rick Robertson, who, like Parsons, is a retired firefighter still volunteering with the department.

Captain Neal Carter, Firefighter Patrick Robertson, Firefighter David Brideau, Firefighter Neil Pike, Firefighter Tom Sullivan and Firefighter Kristopher Otterson were issued the Governor's Award from the State of New Hampshire as well as Unit Citations from the department for their participation in saving the life of Michelle Susi.

Hedley fire crews called for help from Clarendon Fire Department, which sent five trucks and 12 men, Clarendon firefighter Patrick Robertson said.