Wisconsin Police Officer Rescues Disabled Man From Burning Apartment Complex

STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin -- A Sturgeon Bay police officer rescued a disabled man from a burning building on Feb. 29.

Sgt. Markus Tassoul arrived approximately two minutes after a fire was reported at an apartment complex at 903 Alabama Place at 7:10 p.m., according to a news release.

Dispatch advised heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the building and a resident was still inside the burning apartment and Tassoul was frantically greeted and told by other residents who had escaped, that a disabled man was still inside.

Tassoul noted heavy black smoke and flames were covering the southwest wall and roof line and entered the complex but could not locate the man, but double checked making sure he did not miss him due to heavy smoke, but still did not locate him. Upon exiting the complex, he learned he had been given the wrong apartment number.

After receiving the correct apartment number, Tassoul re-entered the burning apartment and located the man who was conscious and unable to move within his apartment, and escorted him outside to safety, unharmed.

"We would like to commend Sergeant Markus Tassoul for his bravery and life saving efforts!," Sturgeon Bay Police Capt. Daniel Brinkman said in a statement.