In moments of unimaginable tragedy, firefighters are sometimes the unsung heroes. They are the first people on the scene and are trained to cope with life-or-death situations.

One such event, with two firefighters in a blazing house, demonstrates exactly how adept these men are. A firefighter is shown displaying the exceptional presence of mind in a recently unearthed clip from nearly two decades ago, perhaps saving the life of a child.

Bob Swick and Scott Lewis, two firefighters, were on the scene of a home fire on Hebble Avenue in Fairborn, Ohio. While one of the firemen, Lewis, was inside the building, a mother outside was frantic to see whether Lewis had returned with her kid, Chelsea. Bob Swick decided to climb up the ladder and assist his colleague in the hunt for the infant since smoke had covered the building and they were running out of time. But as soon as he reaches the top, Lewis arrives at the window, bearing a baby.

They had just exited a smoke-filled room, and the newborn had most likely breathed some of it. Swick quickly pulled off his mask and prepared to do whatever it took to save a life. Bob Swick performed CPR on the baby without wasting a single second, undaunted by the fact that he was descending the ladder while holding an infant in his arms.

Swick showed exceptional mental fortitude and competence as he went backward down the ladder while holding a baby in his arms and performing CPR. Chelsea was brought to the hospital, where she remained for a week. Before being rescued, the youngster was locked in a smoke-filled room and may have ingested a hazardous quantity of it.

For many, firemen Bob Swick and Scott Lewis’ bravery is notable, but for the guys in uniform, saving lives is essentially just another day at work. However, it goes without saying that it leaves an impression, both on the guys who rescue lives and on others who witness similar incidents at times of crisis.

The Fairborn Fire Department History posted the video, which is from May 2002, on Facebook in July 2012.