Firefighter Jumps into Water to Save Woman. Rescue Caught on Tape

Just a quick break from the tragedy in Charleston, to bring you a little good news. Security cameras at the dock for the D.C. Fire Boat and the Metropolitan Police Harbor Patrol caught the efforts Monday night of Firefighter Rich Schaffer.

Schaffer was alone in quarters on the dock when he saw a woman jump into the Washington Channel. His efforts saved the woman.

Click here for the security camera video.

Click here for my story with Rich Schaffer.

Thanks to MPD Lt. Paul Niepling, Sgt. Joe Gentile and Chief Cathy Lanier for helping us cut through the red tape to show you this rescue.