Limestone Fire Chief, Others
Recognized for Actions Following Accident
LIMESTONE – Two men trapped in a motor vehicle accident are still alive today, and it’s thanks to the quick, courageous efforts of three men who knew they could make a difference. On October 11, 2011, Jeremy Ellis and Josh Rhow, were traveling on Interstate 86 near Salamanca on their way to work when they saw a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident, and they stopped to help. “The vehicles were blocking I-86. We saw one vehicle was on fire when we got there,” Jeremy said. Josh added, “I'm an outgoing person, and I'll help anyone. It didn't look like too many people were there.” Limestone Volunteer Fire Chief and EMT Michael Soper said he was traveling westbound on the interstate near the SalamancaAllegany Casino when he heard the Seneca Nation’s call for a two-car motor vehicle accident with entrapment. He called dispatch, learned the location of the crash, turned around and headed eastbound toward the Red House exit. “I was in the area, the nature of the call was serious, an...