While going about her regular duties as a Nurse Case Manager for Access Home Care and Hospice, the last thing Valerie Pascoe, RN expected was to see smoke and flames billowing from a building. While driving through the small town of American Falls, Idaho, Valerie noticed smoke and flames pouring out of the windows and roof of a building. Her instincts kicked in and she decided to risk her own wellbeing to find out if someone was inside. Sure enough, a lady was in her living room. As smoke and flames continued to consume the house, Valerie was surprised to see that the lady living there was adamant on staying in her home. "She first got extremely upset when I entered the door. I just put my hands out to her and grabbed her hands and I told her that I wasn't there to hurt her but that her house was on fire and I just need her to come on out." She then helped her out of the building as fire fighters arrived. It was later noted that the lady suffered from a mental illness and had fear of leaving her home. People that know the lady said that if Valerie would not have shown such bravery, the lady could have easily been consumed in the fire. To read more and see the video from the local news channel, please go HERE.
Valerie represents what we all strive to be - caring, compassionate, and someone who puts others first in their life. Access Home Care and Hospice would like to recognize Valerie as a true hero, and someone we are proud to call a friend and coworker!
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