Island, county first responders to receive Phoenix Award
The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District will present emergency responders from the fire district, Sanibel Police Department and Lee County EMS with Phoenix Awards during its monthly board meeting.
The fire commission will meet on May 10 at 9 a.m. at Station 171, at 2351 Palm Ridge Road.
On April 2, the following individuals responded to a cardiac arrest:
– Firefighter Robert Bell, with fire district
– Mike Cunnigham, with county EMS
– Kyle Eckert, with SPD
– Capt. Chris Jackson, with fire district
– Firefighter Arian Moore, with fire district
– Firefighter Michael Tejeda, with fire district
– Lt. Grace Towler, with SPD
– Wayne Young, with county EMS
“The outcome of this call highlights the excellent service our community receives each and every day. Our professional first responders did everything perfectly on this call, working as a team from three separate agencies,” Fire Chief Kevin Barbot said, adding that they will be honored for a job well done.
The meeting is open to the public, and the community is invited to attend to show its support.
Light breakfast, coffee and refreshments will be available before the meeting starts.
The district will also honor and swear in Tejeda for finishing his probation year and being placed on permanent firefighter status, as well as recognize firefighter Michael Martin’s promotion to lieutenant.
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IF YOU GO
What
Sanibel Fire and Rescue District’s commission meeting
When
May 10 at 9 a.m.
Where
Station 171, 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel
Why
Presentation of Phoenix Award to emergency responders
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