Henrico first responders honored for Darby House apartment fire rescue

More than 50 firefighters, 30 police officers and dispatchers who handled over 400 emergency calls were honored Tuesday night by the Henrico Board of Supervisors for their response to the July 4 fire at Darby House Senior Apartments — a blaze that displaced more than 100 residents.

The recognition came weeks after first responders raced to the scene just after 10 p.m. on July 4, executing a rescue that demanded quick thinking. Fire crews even used a wagon to help residents with mobility impairments escape the burning building.

At Tuesday's board meeting, Henrico Board of Supervisors member Jody Rogish addressed the first responders directly.

"Thank you to all of you on the public safety side. Every day, you put your lives out there, and I'm very appreciative of that," Rogish said.

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