3 Kids Honored For Bravery, Heroism By Orange County Fire

BUENA PARK, CA — Three young Orange County residents made extraordinary choices and saved others in the process. Orange County Fire Authority recognized each of them this week at Buena Park's Fire Station #61, calling their actions nothing short of heroic.

Buena Park resident Travis Navarro, 11, called 911, saving the life of his mother by making a quick decision, a spokesperson said.

Travis received a letter of commendation from OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy.

His mother was having a seizure, and Travis was lauded by Fennessy for his "calm demeanor as he called 911."

Also honored were two sisters, Ashley Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17.

The pair attended the Orange County Girls Empowerment Camp in 2019. There, they learned what it took to be a firefighter along with lifesaving skills.

"Those skills were put to use when they witnessed a significant traffic accident on the 710 Fwy in Long Beach while driving with their dad," a spokesperson for OCFA reported over social media. "They had their dad stop and call 911."

The girls put themselves in a precarious position on a dark freeway and tended two people who were thrown from a car.

Both Ashley and Stephanie received certificates of heroism from Fennessy.

The department declared all three to be an inspiration.