North Fort Myers, United States - January 26, 2025 A disabled man trapped inside a burning home was rescued by two Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies in the early hours of January 26. Field Training Officer Rachel Bauer-Fithian and Deputy Trainee Tyler Voege arrived first at the scene of the large house fire and learned the man was stuck in a bedroom. Bauer-Fithian attempted to crawl through the smoke-filled home but was forced back by heavy fumes. Working together, the deputies smashed a front window and pulled the man to safety. He was transported to the hospital with injuries from the fire. The Lee County Sheriff's Office commended the swift actions of its deputies and the local fire and EMS crews who assisted in the rescue.