Florida Fire Fighter Recognized for Saving a Life

July 7, 2008 – An Ocala, FL Local 2135 fire fighter has been honored with the American Heart Association Lifesaving Award.

When a 72-year old male patient went into cardiac arrest, Shawn Rowe responded with his rescue crew to the patient’s home. Rowe began CPR and administered other life-saving care until the ambulance arrived for transport.

Thanks to Rowe’s actions, the patient was discharged from the hospital one week later with no complications.

Rowe’s company officer notified the Ocala Fire Rescue Department’s Award/Commendation Committee about the save. After reviewing the paperwork, the committee forwarded the information onto the American Heart Association (AHA) for consideration.

The AHA was impressed and bestowed Rowe with its Lifesaving Award which was later presented by Fire Chief Dan Gentry during a ceremony at Fire Station 1.