Police Bodycam Captures Dramatic Motel Fire Rescue

White Settlement officers rush to evacuate burning building, saving lives

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:51pm

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Body camera footage reveals the chaotic moments as White Settlement police officers raced to evacuate people from a burning motel, pulling an unconscious person to safety as the fire department responded.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the crucial role of law enforcement in emergency situations, often arriving first on the scene to assist firefighters and medics in protecting public safety when disaster strikes.

The details

White Settlement police officers Jonathan Loser, Frank Blaustein, Thomas Hale, Will Poarch, and Luke Osborne were the first responders on the scene of a major fire at the Studio 6 motel. The officers immediately began evacuating people from the burning building, with one officer finding and rescuing an unconscious person on the third floor near the flames.

  • The fire department responded at 4:54 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • The White Settlement police officers arrived on scene shortly after the initial fire department call.

The players

White Settlement Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the motel fire emergency.

White Settlement Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the major structure fire at the Studio 6 motel.

Officer Jonathan Loser

One of the first White Settlement police officers on the scene who helped evacuate people from the burning motel.

Sergeant Frank Blaustein

Another White Settlement police officer who was among the first responders and assisted with the evacuation efforts.

Chief Christopher Cook

The White Settlement Police Chief who praised his officers' bravery and heroic actions in saving lives during the fire emergency.

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What they’re saying

“I am thankful that we have White Settlement Police Officers that are willing to take such actions as our fire crews are responding to the scene.”

— Rick Sanderson, White Settlement Fire Chief

“In addition to our brave firefighters, law enforcement officers go above and beyond during incidents like these to safeguard lives and are often first on scene on these types of situation as fire agencies are still responding. Their brave and heroic actions will be recognized at the appropriate time and venue.”

— Christopher Cook, White Settlement Police Chief

What’s next

The White Settlement Police Department plans to formally recognize the officers' actions at an upcoming ceremony.

The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the critical role of law enforcement in emergency response, with officers often arriving first on the scene to assist firefighters and medics in protecting public safety when disaster strikes a community.