FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The Good Catches program, made up of organizations across Team Fairchild, has developed a project targeted at helping Airmen get the information needed to encourage them to be good wingmen and not a bystander. The following story shows how one Airman can make a difference in someone's life.

Airman 1st Class Joe Hollingshead was home when he heard the fire alarm go off. Checking his neighbor's parking spot, he realized she was still upstairs. After calling the fire department, Hollingshead ran up to check on her. He knocked on the door several times, but each knock was answered with silence. So, he opened the door only to find his neighbor semi-conscious and disoriented. Smoke quickly filled the apartment making it difficult for Hollingshead to see what was happening. Sifting through the smoke, he found the woman and carried her out of the apartment, waiting with her until authorities arrived on scene.

Hollingshead's sense of responsibility compelled him to take action rather than ignore the warning signs and potential problems.

"Following your intuition when something feels off or if it is something you think might be important could save a life," Hollingshead said. "Be willing to take action during an emergency, even if others do not. Don't ignore the warning signs."

[Editor's note: This Good Catch provided in part by Lt. Cmdr. Ken Simmet and the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron.]