GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)— On March 17, 2025, at approximately 9:18 a.m., Galion Police and Fire Departments responded to a house fire at 121 East Atwood Street. The resident reported being trapped upstairs with their 4-year-old child due to heavy smoke.
Galion Police Officers Kevin Schafer, Austin Chaplin, and Tim Duncan were the first to arrive at the scene. Upon entering the home, they encountered thick smoke filling the downstairs area and heard the resident calling for help from upstairs. Officer Duncan navigated through the smoke to reach the trapped individuals. He successfully guided both the resident and the young child to safety outside.
