The Bulletin Notes.While on patrol, Officer Christopher Lacina of the Northbrook, Illinois, Police Department observed smoke billowing bil·low n. 1. A large wave or swell of water. 2. A great swell, surge, or undulating mass, as of smoke or sound. v. bil·lowed, bil·low·ing, bil·lows v.intr. 1. from the front door of a residence and immediately requested dispatch to notify the fire department. Knowing that it would take several minutes for assistance to arrive, Officer Lacina quickly responded to the scene and yelled yell v. yelled, yell·ing, yells v.intr. To cry out loudly, as in pain, fright, surprise, or enthusiasm. v.tr. To utter or express with a loud cry. See Synonyms at shout. n. to anyone inside. After hearing a call coming from the house, he disregarded dis·re·gard tr.v. dis·re·gard·ed, dis·re·gard·ing, dis·re·gards 1. To pay no attention or heed to; ignore. 2. To treat without proper respect or attentiveness. n. his own safety and entered. Officer Lacina located a man lying in the bedroom and helped him outside. The victim then explained that his wife was still in the residence. Officer Lacina immediately reentered and found the woman and her dog in the kitchen. He then brought them outside to safety. Later, both the man and Officer Lacina received medical attention for their injuries. Because of Officer Lacina's quick thinking and bravery Bravery See also Heroism. Achilles foremost Greek hero of Trojan War; brave and formidable warrior. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 12] Adrastus courageous Indian prince; Rinaldo’s enemy. [Ital. Lit. , these individuals' lives were saved and a tragic event was minimized. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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