I have often wondered – what would I do if I had to make a split-second decision that could save a life?  Adam Barr came across such a situation, a serous auto accident where the vehicle ran into a house.

Adam, wasted no time in getting the young driver, only named as Jackson, out of the vehicle, just minutes before his vehicle burst into flames.  Adam then knocked on doors nearby to warn residents of dangers in the gas lines.

During the afternoon of Thursday, October 3rd, Fishers invited the news media to learn the story of Adam’s heroism.  Family members were on hand, and Jackson, the young man rescued by Adam, was there as well.

When Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness asked Adam if he had anything to say, he looked at Jackson and said, “I’m just glad you’re okay.”

“I was so stunned when the accident happened, I didn’t know what was going on, I was scared,” Jackson said. “Adam, you saved my life.

Adam was presented with a special award from the City of Fishers for his heroic actions.

Anyone in the news business, even a volunteer such as myself, spends a lot of time with bad news.  It is refreshing to report on Adam Barr and his quick action that saved a life in my city.

The Fishers Police Department has released a police body-cam video of an officer that arrived on the scene after the flames broke out and spoke with Adam.  That video is available at this link.