TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - A local firefighter is being recognized for saving a woman's life. The incident happened this weekend atop a highway flyover in Northwest Austin

The backstory:

The full crew from Travis County ESD 1 assembled Thursday morning to honor one of their own.

"Jacob acted decisively without hesitation or the benefit of emergency equipment," said TCESD1 Fire Chief Donnie Norman.

That action brought a service award, a challenge coin, a handshake from the chief, and cheers from co-workers.

For firefighter-paramedic Jacob Koehn, the ceremony at the Lago Vista station house was almost as unexpected as the incident he witnessed Saturday, Sept. 27, in Austin.

"I just thought it was someone who had an accident, just hit the wall accidentally," said Koehn.

Jacob was off dut

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