Schertz PD: Officer turned firefighter into apartment fire, all residents safe

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) – The Schertz Police Department is giving support to one of its own, not for making an arrest, but for putting out a fire.

The Schertz Fire Department (SPD) received a call at approximately 11:37 a.m. Tuesday regarding a fire at the Sycamore Creek Apartments.

SPD says Officer Bill Freeman arrived first and took action instead of waiting for firefighters who were on the way.

After seeing smoke coming from the upstairs apartment, Officer Freeman went inside with a fire extinguisher and began spraying the fire to make sure the fire stopped spreading. After making sure all residents of the apartment were safe outside, he managed to get the fire under control.

The Schertz and Cibolo fire departments arrived shortly thereafter and made sure the fire was completely extinguished. Although residents will be displaced by the fire, no other damage or displacement will occur due to Officer Freeman’s quick response and actions.

SPD thanks its brothers and sisters in red for their quick response, while also commending Officer Freeman for his quick response as a first responder.