MENOMONEE FALLS — Three months ago, massive flooding impacted the Menomonee Falls community. On Saturday, first responders were recognized for their lifesaving work.

Sean Foley won the Medal of Valor, the highest award in the Menomonee Falls Fire Department, for jumping into the water to save a father and son during the historic August flooding.

Jessica Wolfe was also honored for quick action. She tied a rope to Foley, tethered him down, and after the first one broke, quickly got him another one. She won her first lifesaving award for the assistance.

"You can ask anybody that's part of this department, we don't really go looking for the recognition," Foley said. "I just knew somebody needed help."

Reflecting back on that day, Foley remembered the water rushing so fast he felt like he w

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