The Boston Fire Department recognized Socrate Joseph for heroically saving his elderly, blind neighbor during a fast-moving fire in Roxbury. The blaze at 971 Tremont St. escalated quickly, but Joseph's swift actions ensured his neighbor's safety as he carried her to safety, passing her to emergency responders. Fire officials lauded his bravery, asserting that his decisions during the crisis fundamentally saved her life. In addition to the rescue, the fire resulted in significant damage, displacing twelve adults and two children, while the cause remains under investigation.
"His quick actions of carrying his neighbor to an exit and passing her to responding firefighters were heroic and undoubtedly saved her life in a rapidly progressing fire."
"I ran back upstairs on the third floor and got my phone so I could use it as a flashlight, went back downstairs, looked for her, grabbed her hand, she was pulling back."
"It was just the right thing to do, even though she was being hesitant. But I just couldn't leave her there. If I did not, it would be on my conscience."
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