Saskatoon Teacher Awarded Medal for Heroism After Helping Student Who Was Set on Fire

Teacher recognized for heroism following fire attack on girl at Saskatoon high school

SASKATOON - A teacher who suffered burns to his hands and face after rescuing a student set on fire at a Saskatoon high school has received a prestigious award for

Saskatoon teacher awarded medal for heroism after helping student who was set on fire

The teacher who sprang into action after a 15 year old student was set on fire by another student at Evan Hardy Collegiate has been awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism.

Saskatoon teacher who helped save girl on fire receives medal for heroism

Sean Hayes is among the latest recipients of the Carnegie Medal, which is given to people who put their own lives at risk while saving others. His quick actions were key to saving the life of a student who was lit on fire by a classmate at Evan Hardy Collegiate in 2024.