CLARKSVILLE, TN – Brody Sims was all smiles Friday morning as he pulled up to school. It’s not every day that a fifth-grader is brought to school in a fire truck.
Clarksville Fire Rescue honored the Barkers Mill Elementary student after he rescued his four siblings from a house fire on Sunday, Dec. 5.
Three trucks from Clarksville Fire Rescue were flashing lights and sirens in the procession. Students and classmates stood at the front of the school, cheering as they arrived. Brody and his sister, Sydney, were each presented with a certificate and a commemorative coin from Clarksville Fire Rescue Chief Freddie Montgomery Jr.
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“We put a lot of effort into early education with these kids and teaching them about fire safety,” said Montgomery. “It’s always a good thing when they have a good outcome like this.”
Both Brody and Sydney were recognized for their bravery and courage by the fire department. On Sunday, Dec. 5, Brody rescued his siblings from the burning home while Sydney called 911.
On Friday, soldiers from the 1-75 CAV, 2 BCT, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell presented the Sims children with a special recognition. The military unit is a Partner in Education for the school and actively participates in events year-round.
The Sims children walked into school amid cheers from the active-duty service members, firefighters, school-level staff and students.
“It’s just wonderful,” said Lynne Rains, principal of Barkers Mill. “We are very proud of Brody!”