2019 Class A Award - FF Christian S. Jeffrey

On January 14, 2019 E23 was dispatched to a surf rescue call. There was a lone surfer in the water struggling to stay afloat. As rescue boats and jet skis were being dispatched, it became apparent that the victim was getting tired and barely hanging on to his board. FF Jeffrey and FF Jenkins donned their wet suits and grabbed surfboards from SR34. FF Bollinger, FF Duncan and FF Suarez arrived, donned their wet suits and ran to help. FF Jeffrey quickly made his way to the surfer navigating the rough surf and strong current. Realizing the surfer had lost his board and was tiring rapidly, FF Jeffrey efficiently and quickly made his way to the surfer and pulled him on to his board. The Coast guard picked up the victim and FF Jeffrey and took them to shore. FF Christian Jeffrey’s speed, efficiency and bravery saved the victim’s life. 

Class A Award for FF Christian S. Jeffrey