Letter Carrier Pjerin Kita was delivering mail in Shrewsbury, MA, recently when he saw a burning recycling bin next to a home.
The flames were brushing against the house and melting the vinyl siding, producing a lot of smoke.
The Postal Service employee threw the bin into the backyard, then used a bucket of rainwater to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters arrived soon after and attended to the side of the house, which was still smoldering.
The local fire chief commended Kita for saving the house from extensive damage and the two sisters inside from injury.
Employees featured in “Heroes” receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.
