VIDEO: Fireman Bryer Saves The City Of Tupelo

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – What do you want to be when you grow up?
It’s a question we’ve all been asked and one young man got his ultimate dream fulfilled today.
Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and city leaders, a very special 8-year-old saved the city of Tupelo.

Bryer Floyd has always wanted to be a fireman, like his dad. And with the help of the Tupelo Fire Department, he became just that.

“He’s been talking about being a fireman forever and today we got our wish bubba,
yeah,” said Bryer Floyd and his mother, Milinda.

The day kicked off with tours of the big red trucks and the fire department, then a big surprise for Bryer.

A fireman suit made just for him but that was only the start.

And then, the call for help came in to Fire Chief Thomas Walker.

It was an emergency and the city needed their hero to save the day.

Bystanders filled the street, cheering for Bryer.

And shortly after, he made it out of the smoky second floor fire safely.

However, he didn’t have much time to rest, until duty called again.

This time, the blaze was in downtown Tupelo.

Once again, the city’s hero showed his courageous skills, putting out a second fire.

Bryer was honored by Mayor Jason Shelton and other city officials with a certificate of appreciation and a key to the city for his courage.

Throughout his adventurous day, Bryer says he has two favorite parts.

“Putting out the fire, ‘what about your gear?’ Yeah,” said Bryer.

For officials taking part in the big day, it was a feeling like no other.

“That’s what it’s all about, that young man deserved this wish and we’re just honored to be apart to make it come true,” said Fire Chief Thomas Walker.

“He saved the day in Tupelo. He’s a hero for his actions, not just today but his bravery everyday,” said Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton.

And his parents say the wish exceeded their expectations.

“It’s amazing to us. We appreciate all the good hearts of the folks and Make-A-Wish and they city of Tupelo and the firemen, they are our true heroes,” said Byre’s father, Michael Floyd.

Bryer was born with a congenital diaphragmatic illness, and he had a one percent survival rate.
He still visits Lebonheur regularly.