CWA Staff Member Saves Neighbor’s Life

Last week, in an extraordinary act of bravery, CWA District 9 Staff Representative and Staff Steward Robert Longer put his life on the line to save his elderly neighbors from a life-threatening house fire. Robert, without hesitation, sprang into action, checking first on the husband, who had escaped the home. Robert then entered the house, battling intense heat and smoke, making several trips as he searched for the wife. After locating her, he carried her outside to await medical and fire services.

CWA District 9 Vice President Frank Arce, in a statement regarding Longer’s heroics, wrote, “Robert’s actions exemplify the values we hold dear in our community—compassion, bravery, and a commitment to supporting one another. We are incredibly proud to have someone like him among us. His readiness to put himself in harm's way for the sake of others serves as a reminder of the impact one individual can have in times of need.”