Firefighters Jacob Ryks and Mason Conlin shook hands for the first time the morning of Jan. 3, before entering a home on what would be one of the most intense and emotional experiences of their careers. That morning fire crews found the home of Pa Cheng ...

Firefighters Jacob Ryks and Mason Conlin helped carry six kids and their mother from a burning home in St. Paul this year.

St. Paul Firefighters Jake Ryks and Mason Conlin aren't the type to crave the spotlight. In fact, in front of family, friends, coworkers, and city leaders Thursday, they chose instead to credit others.