Fire Chief Tom Wood, firefighter / paramedic Rhett Martin.
Boca Fire Rescue Services recently hosted its promotion and awards ceremony, and 12 members were presented with the department’s Excellence Award for outstanding work at the Fire Training & Support Facility. Firefighter/paramedic Rhett Martin received an Excellence Award for his work while off-duty.
“He saw an elderly gentleman slumped in the hedges off St. Andrews Boulevard and called 911. While waiting, he noticed the man became unconscious and lost his pulse, so he began lifesaving efforts,” said public information officer Frank Correggio.
Due to Martin’s quick response and treatment, the patient did not suffer any permanent damage.
Chief Wood also presented badges to Patrick Bayne for promotion to EMS captain and to Robert Cervi for promotion to paramedic lieutenant.