Man Reunites with Firefighter Who Helped Him Rescue His 2 Dogs from L.A. Fires

Mar. 15, 2025

Casey Colvin (left) and Cal Fire battalion chief Brent Pascua.Photo:NBC News/YouTube

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First, Casey Colvin was reunited with his dogs, Tika and Oreo — and now he’s met the firefighter who saved the lives of both of his pets!The Pacific Palisades resident, who lost his home in the fire last week, had another emotional moment when he got to thank Cal Fire battalion chief Brent Pascua, who ran to his property and rescued both of his dogs.“This guy saved your life, this guy saved your life!” Colvin yelled to his dogs in tow, as he ran toward Pascuain a segment shown onNBC Nightly Newson Tuesday, Jan. 14.As he embraced the chief, he hilariously added: “You look like a Ken doll, what’s up dude?”While Tika was found shortly after Pascua set off to search for him on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Oreo, a white blonde Pomeranian, went missing for five days.Posters were put up to raise awareness of the dog’s disappearance before a dog tracker located him on Sunday, Jan. 12.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In footage fromNBC Nightly News, Colvin broke down after his pet ran toward him, then underneath a gate, before jumping into his arms.Casey Colvin.NBC News“You’re alive, you’re alive,” Colvin cried before he ran across the street and cheered joyfully.He added, “Thank you, Jesus, thank you, God.”Now, Colvin is thanking Pascua.“When I first met you, I was in the middle of crisis, I was in the middle of a firestorm,” Colvin told the firefighter. “My dogs would have died if not for you.”

First, Casey Colvin was reunited with his dogs, Tika and Oreo — and now he’s met the firefighter who saved the lives of both of his pets!

The Pacific Palisades resident, who lost his home in the fire last week, had another emotional moment when he got to thank Cal Fire battalion chief Brent Pascua, who ran to his property and rescued both of his dogs.

“This guy saved your life, this guy saved your life!” Colvin yelled to his dogs in tow, as he ran toward Pascuain a segment shown onNBC Nightly Newson Tuesday, Jan. 14.

As he embraced the chief, he hilariously added: “You look like a Ken doll, what’s up dude?”

While Tika was found shortly after Pascua set off to search for him on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Oreo, a white blonde Pomeranian, went missing for five days.

Posters were put up to raise awareness of the dog’s disappearance before a dog tracker located him on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In footage fromNBC Nightly News, Colvin broke down after his pet ran toward him, then underneath a gate, before jumping into his arms.

Casey Colvin.NBC News

NBC News

“You’re alive, you’re alive,” Colvin cried before he ran across the street and cheered joyfully.

He added, “Thank you, Jesus, thank you, God.”

Now, Colvin is thanking Pascua.

“When I first met you, I was in the middle of crisis, I was in the middle of a firestorm,” Colvin told the firefighter. “My dogs would have died if not for you.”

source: people.com