Goodyear Officer's Heroic Rescue: Daughter of Fire Captain Saved from Burning Car

Goodyear Police Officer Rescues Woman from Burning Car; Rescued Woman is Daughter of Fire Captain Goodyear, Arizona – In a dramatic turn of events, Goodyear Police Officer Dakota Berry rescued a woman from a burning car on May 25, 2025. The incident occurred on a roadway in Goodyear, Arizona, and was captured on Officer Berry's body camera. The video shows the officer's courageous efforts to free the woman, despite the intense flames engulfing the vehicle. "Yeah, as ironic as that is, obviously I would have done the same thing for anyone else, any community member in the state or anywhere else," stated Officer Berry in a press conference following the incident. Remarkably, the rescued woman is the daughter of a captain within the Goodyear Fire Department. She was transported to a local hospital and is recovering from significant burns. Officer Berry also sustained burns during the rescue. The incident underscores the bravery and dedication of first responders and the unpredictable nature of emergency situations. The quick thinking and decisive action of Officer Berry undoubtedly saved the woman's life.