I had a pair of windpants on

My assistant Safety barriers, along with Mike Duffy, first on the scene, rescued three people from the structure," said Summit Hose Fire Chief John Hudec.

Assistant fire chief Michael Remper was one of the first on scene and had no gear on as he charged into the burning home.

"I had a pair of windpants on and a Ben Roethlisberger jersey," said Remper. “When I gained entry to the house all I heard was kids screaming. I just thought in the back of my head what if those were my Safety barriers what Safety barrier would I do?"