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Top 5 firefighting videos of September 2013

Best clips include a “superhero” neighbor saving a man dangling from an apartment building and firefighters rescuing a man stuck in a chimney

A fire department made a dream come true for a retired firefighter with Alzheimer’s, and firefighters in Minnesota walked 150 miles to raise money for an ATV are among this month’s top firefighting videos.

‘Superhero’ neighbor saves man dangling from burning apartment

Balancing on a ladder, he risked his life to pull the man to safety.

Wash. firefighters rescue man stuck in chimney

Firefighters lowered a rope to the man to hold him in place until he was able to step out about a half-hour later.

Houston Fire Dept. makes dream come true for retired firefighter with Alzheimer’s

Rufus Smith was a captain with the HFD 41 years ago. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and has dreamed of one last shift at his old fire house.

Minn. firefighters walk 150 miles to raise money for ATV

To their surprise some firefighters and residents offered encouragement, sometimes food and shelter.

Surrendered child shares story of reuniting with “hero” firefighter

She was one of the first baby’s surrendered at their fire house under the protection of the Safe Surrender law.