Spokane Valley boy, 8, hailed as a hero for calmly taking action when his mom had a seizure

'He was a rock star': Spokane Valley boy, 8, hailed as a hero for calmly taking action when his mom had a seizure

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Tue., Dec. 26, 2023

Leonel Burmudez, 8, poses for a photo with a Lifesaving award on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Wash. Bermudez recieved the award for saving his mother’s life after she had a seizure and Bermudez called 911 and Captain Loftin and his crew responded.

Tyler Tjomsland The Spokesman-Review
Leonel Bermudez, 8, is photographed through the windshield of Engine 9 as he tries on Spokane Valley Fire Station 9 Captain Josh Loftin’s helmet after Bermudez received a Lifesaving award on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Wash. Bermudez recieved the award for saving his mother’s life after she had a seizure and Bermudez called 911 and Captain Loftin and his crew responded.

Tyler Tjomsland The Spokesman-Review
Leonel Bermudez, 8, checks out Spokane Valley Fire Station 9 as Captain Josh Loftin gives him a tour after Bermudez received a Lifesaving award on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Wash. Bermudez recieved the award for saving his mother’s life after she had a seizure and Bermudez called 911, Captain Loftin and his crew responded.

Tyler Tjomsland The Spokesman-Review
Leonel Bermudez, 8, tries on Spokane Valley Fire Station 9 Captain Josh Loftin’s headset after Bermudez received a Lifesaving award on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Wash. Bermudez recieved the award for saving his mother’s life after she had a seizure and Bermudez called 911 and Captain Loftin and his crew responded.

Tyler Tjomsland The Spokesman-Review
Leonel Burmudez, 8, compares badges with Spokane Valley Fire Station 9 Captain Josh Loftin after Bermudez received a Lifesaving award on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Wash. Bermudez recieved the award for saving his mother’s life after she had a seizure and Bermudez called 911 and Captain Loftin and his crew responded.

Tyler Tjomsland The Spokesman-Review
Leonel Burmudez, 8, poses for a photo with Spokane Valley Fire Station 9 Captain Josh Loftin after Bermudez received a Lifesaving award on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Wash. Bermudez recieved the award for saving his mother’s life after she had a seizure and Bermudez called 911 and Captain Loftin and his crew responded.

Tyler Tjomsland The Spokesman-Review
Leonel Burmudez, 8, shakes hands with Spokane Valley Fire Station 9 Captain Josh Loftin after Bermudez received a Lifesaving award on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Wash. Bermudez recieved the award for saving his mother’s life after she had a seizure and Bermudez called 911 and Captain Loftin and his crew responded.

Tyler Tjomsland The Spokesman-Review