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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff

(Harmony Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The Harmony Twp. Fire Department shared a post on their Facebook on Tuesday afternoon thanking a FedEx driver for his heroic efforts that saved a township homeowner’s life.  The post stated John Shurko was making a delivery on Pioneer Drive and as he walked onto the porch, he thought he smelled something burning and heard a smoke detector going off. He knocked several times but did not receive a response. At this point he called 911 to report the incident. Within 4 minutes Harmony Township and Economy firefighters arrived on scene. They checked the doors, and both were locked. Forcible entry was used on the rear kitchen door, firefighters noticed that the entire first floor was full of smoke and there was a pan of Pierogies burning on the stove. They found the homeowner unconscious in the living room. Firefighters were able to move him to the outside. Economy paramedics were on scene and treated and transported the patient to the hospital. The post reported that the homeowners condition was unknown but critical. Crews ventilated and secured the home before leaving. Ambridge and Baden Fire Departments also assisted on the scene.