TROUTMAN, N.C. — A Troutman firefighter recovered an American flag from a burning building Monday.
According to a Facebook post from Troutman Fire and Rescue, Engineer Mike Martinez noticed an American flag at risk of being further damaged by the fire.
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Martinez quickly and respectfully retrieved the flag and secured it in a protected location.
“Engineer Martinez’s actions exemplify the pride, dedication, and professionalism our personnel bring to the job each and every day,” the post read.
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