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Nine-year old Max Moffat was recognized Tuesday by Unified Fire Authority officials for his quick action in rescuing his 5-year old brother Miles from a potential near drowning incident earlier this summer.

On July 18 at the Fox Point at Old Farm Apartment Complex in Salt Lake County, Max,

who is "not a super swimmer" according to his mother, was able to locate and bring

the younger boy to the surface after he slipped underwater at a swimming party.

Following this close call, details emerged indicating that this was not the

first time Max had acted promptly to impact those around him. Only weeks

earlier, Max helped a toddler who had inverted

in a flotation device at the pool.

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, following the presentation Max was transported to his school, Ascent Academy of Utah, in a UFA Fire Engine where a

fire safety class was taught to his classmates by members of UFA.