An off-duty Stamford firefighter who raced into a burning building in Greenwich and rescued a resident from a fire and explosion is being recognized as a hero.
City of Stamford Firefighter Rocco Terenzio, who is assigned to the West Side Fire Station, has been awarded the Police and Firemen's Insurance Association's Heroes Hall of Fame award.
On March 9, he was off-duty and did not have personal protective equipment when he raced into a home on North Ridge Road in Greenwich and rescued a civilian, according to the Stamford Fire Department.
Paramedics removed the victim from the scene and he has recovered from his injuries.
Officials from the fire department said the victim's injuries might have been more extensive, or even fatal, if not for Terenzio’s brave actions.
He will receive his award at Stamford Fire Headquarters on Wednesday.
