On October 1, 2015, Officer Jeremiah Brant was on patrol when he noticed smoke coming from a home. After realizing the home was on fire, Brant called the fire department. After notifying the fire department, Brant was able to wake a man, woman and infant and help them escape the home. While helping residents out of the home, Brant learned that more occupants were on the second floor of the home. "Officer Brant reentered the home and located the staircase. Despite the significant amount of smoke filling the home, he made his way to the second floor. Officer Brant was only able to conduct a brief search of the second floor but was able to awaken the occupants on the second floor," said the Okmulgee Police Department. Due to large amounts of smoke, Brant had to leave the home, but met second floor residents on the roof where local firefighters were able to help them down. "The bravery, devotion to duty and courage exhibited by Officer Brant was truly remarkable. In awarding him a Medal for Valor, the Okmulgee Police Department stated, “Officer Brant selflessly put his safety aside by entering the home on two different occasions to rescue the occupants. There would have been a great loss of life had it not been for Ofc. Brant going above the call of duty. Ofc. Brant’s heroism and devotion to duty is awarded with the Medal of Valor."