Scout John Sharp (14) of the 3rd Whitstable Troop, saved the lives of two young children, their mother and home when fire broke aout at 10, Kent-st. He was alerted by two boys, and after saving the children managed to beat out the flames caused by paperchains. He had recently gained his Fire Fighter’s badge after attending a course at Whitstable Fire Station. He was subsequently commended by the Chief Scout and Kent Fire Brigade.