Lieutenant Shaun Carroll and Firefighter Kyle Lighthiser were honored at the Largo City Commission meeting on 02/05/2013. Both individuals were awarded the Medal of Gallantry by Fire Chief Michael Wallace.
The Medal of Gallantry is awarded to a Firefighter who has been instrumental in rescuing and saving another from possible death, or shows great initiative and capability.
In October 2012, Shaun and Kyle were off duty and working at their part time job as fitness coaches. One of the customers of the gym had a cardiac event that resulted in the man going into cardiac arrest.
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Shaun and Kyle acted quickly and used all of their skills to save a life. While Shaun and Kyle performed CPR bystanders contacted 911. When fire rescue units arrived Shaun and Kyle continued to assist in the care of the man.
Due to the quick reaction and the incredible efforts of the two off duty paramedics, the man was delivered to the hospital alive. After treatment and recovery the man was able to walk out of the hospital.
Without the intervention of Shaun and Kyle the outcome most certainly wouldn't have been the same.
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Thank you Shaun and Kyle and congratulations on earning the National Medal of Honor - Medal of Gallantry!