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Cresson Fire Chief Richard Ward was honored for rescuing a driver from a burning car after a deadly Labor Day crash in Tarrant County.

Ward pulled the survivor from the wreck within minutes, saving his life amid a scene he called "the most gruesome" of his career.

The firefighter credits bystanders for helping during the rescue and says the memory of that night will stay with him forever.

CRESSON, Texas - The fire chief for a Tarrant County department was honored for his bravery on the job after he rushed into burning wreckage to save an occupant on Labor Day.

Cresson Fire Chief honored

Cresson Fire Department Operations Chief Richard Ward was honored Saturday for his heroism by the Cresson Fire Department and the CT 100 Club.

The backstory:

It was Labor Day night in Ta

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