Off-Duty IL Firefighter Rescues Two from Apartment Fire

Cicero Lt. Brian Kulaga saw smoke coming from apartments over a tavern in Lyons and jumped into action to save two men.
Feb. 21, 2021

An off-duty Cicero firefighter rescued two men from an apartment fire in Lyons while he was out running errands.

Cicero Lt. Brian Kulaga saw smoke coming from the apartments above the Waterworks Tavern Friday morning when he pulled over to help.

Kulaga found his way to the second floor where he rescued two men who are expected to recover, according to CBS Chicago

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