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ITEM D
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November 25, 1996
REQUEST: The Fire Department requests the City Commission acknowledge the
"save" awards presented to Paramedic Wayne Riggle, Paramedic Kevin
Sims, EMT Brian Mervin and EMT Shane Massari for the resuscitation of
the life of a heart attack victim at Sunshine park.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Commission item is to assure that the City Commission is
informed of the recognition bestowed the Winter Springs Fire Department,
recognizing the lifesaving efforts of the Fire Department personnel.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
· On June 9, 1996, the Winter Springs Fire Department responded to a call for an
unconscious adult with bystander CPR being performed. Rescue and Engine
Twenty-four responded to Sunshine Park with Paramedic Wayne Riggle,
Paramedic Kevin Sims, EMT Brian Mervin and EMT Shane Massari. When the
crew arrived on the scene they found bystander CPR being administered by Mr.
Joe Devesta and Mr. Ron Boyd. The Fire Department crew performed both basic
and advanced life support procedures on Mr. Bochner, who was in cardiac arrest.
Because of the quick and proper action of Mr. Devesta and Mr. Boyd, along with
the pre-hospital care performed by the Fire Department crew, Mr. Bochner's life
was saved. The importance of citizen CPR can not be overlooked. Without the
swift intervention of Mr. Devesta and Mr. Boyd, Mr. Bochner may not have
survived. Mr. Bochner was released from the hospital on June 11, 1996.
· On October 19, 1996, Mayor Bush and the Winter Springs Fire Department
recognized the lifesaving efforts Mr. Joe Devesta and Mr. Ron Boyd along with
Mr. Bochner. The men were awarded with a certificate of recognition and a pin as
a symbol of the Fire Departments appreciation for their heroic efforts.
November 25, 1996
Regular Agenda Item "D"
Page 2
ISSUE ANALYSIS:
N/A
FUNDING:
No additional funding is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Informational use only.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
"A" - Letter from Mr. Bochner
"B" - Copy of the "Save" Award
COMMISSION ACTION:
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NORMAN & CAROL BOCHNER
849 Villa Drive
Melbourne, FL 32940
(407) 254-8474
October 26, 1996
John F. Bush, Mayor
City of Winter Springs
1128 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Dear Mayor Bush: WINTER SPRINGS
EIRE DEPARTMENT.
On June 9 of this year, I returned to Winter Springs to practice softball with a group of Over-50
softball players at the Winter Springs softball field. This weekly practice has been an ritual for
several years, and I try to attend when I am in the area.
RECEIVED
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During this practice, I suffered sudden death syndrome. Fortunately, several of the ball players
were trained in CPR. One of my friends ran to call 911. In a matter of a few minutes, the Winter
Springs Emergency unit responded. Using a defibrillator, they 'Nere able to save my life, and
then rushed me to the local hospital.
I would like to take this opportunity to commend all of the EMTs who 'Nere present at the field.
In particular, Wayne Riggle. who used to be my neighbor when 'Ne lived in Winter Springs, took
extremely good care of my needs. He and Brian Melvin 'Nere instrumental in recognizing the two
people who applied CPR at a ceremony in Winter Springs last week.
Also, I would like to applaud the efforts of Winter Springs in continuing to provide excellent
emergency medical service. Without their prompt response, I wouldn't be writing this letter.
When I lived in Winter Springs, several of my neighbors had occasion to use this service, and
they all had very good comments.
My thanks to all .....mo participated in the life-saving efforts I received, and to the City of Winter
Springs for providing an excellent quality emergency service.
Sincerely,
Norman N. Bochner
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Marquette Electronics Diagnostic Division
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has saved a life by cardiac resuscitation.
The awarding of this certificate is an acknowledgment and recognition of those individuals
whose actions have saved a patients life by early defibrillation.
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Form M0174JDEO
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