Modern Era Testimony

Firefighter's Divine Rescue

How Divine Intervention and Prayer Enabled Survival After Falling Through a Burning Roof

July 2007β€’πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈLos Angeles, California, USA

Los Angeles firefighter Captain Cheyane Caldwell miraculously survived falling through a burning roof into flames during the 2007 Adams fire, crediting...

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β€œThere's no reason I should have survived, but I give all glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for what he did on that day.”
Los Angeles firefighter Captain Cheyane Caldwell's divine protection testimony fire. Miraculous rescue burning building survivor.

Trapped in Burning Building Inferno

On July 24, 2007, Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Cheyane Caldwell faced a life-threatening situation during the 'Adams fire'. Known for his bravery, Caldwell entered a burning building, only to fall through the roof, plummeting 13-15 feet into the inferno below. Trapped in searing heat, he realized the gravity of his predicament, thinking, 'OK Lord, I'm in here all by myself,' and braced for the end.

Divine Protection from Fire

As the flames surrounded him, Caldwell's captain, assuming the worst, ordered a hoseline to douse the hole Caldwell had fallen through, intending to provide a dignified farewell should his body be recovered. However, this action, described by Caldwell as 'like water from Heaven,' miraculously quenched the flames engulfing him. Caldwell narrowly escaped being impaled on sharp spikes, a testament to his belief in divine intervention. 'But God had me step right where I stepped,' he later reflected.

Firefighter Saved by God's Grace

Caldwell's miraculous survival was undeniably the work of God. He returned to duty within ten months and has since shared his story with countless others. He openly credits Jesus for his survival, stating, 'There's no reason I should have survived, but I give all glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for what he did on that day.' Caldwell's testimony emphasizes that 'prayer works' and asserts that 'there's no luck involved, there's no coincidence β€” it's all providence.'

Sharing His Powerful Testimony

Through interviews and a film by The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Caldwell continues to share his story, inspiring others with his unwavering faith and the miraculous events of that day.

About This Testimony

What did God do?
Protected, Faith Deepened
Where in life?
Other Work
How did it happen?
Unexplainable, Through Prayer

Source & Attribution

Curated by Doxa from the testimony of Cheyane Caldwell, Los Angeles Fire Department

Sources

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Trapped in a Burning Building, This Firefighter Cried Out to God - Cheyane Caldwell
Billy Graham Evangelistic Associationβ€’2024β€’Primary Sourceβ€’βœ“ Verified
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tKityWnz9Q β†—
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#68 A Firefighter's Faith in the Flames - Cheyane Caldwell
Compelledβ€’2023β€’βœ“ Verified
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9H_5yJ7Jyk β†—

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