Citizen survives cardiac arrest, firefighters and postal workers honored

On June 2nd, 2014 Rockledge Fire Department responded to a "person down" in the parking lot at the post office on Murrell Road.  Upon arrival, Rockledge fire personnel found Mr. Anthony D. Callipari, a citizen of Rockledge, unresponsive. It was quickly determined that Mr. Callipari was in full cardiac arrest.  Postal workers performed CPR until Rockledge Fire Department arrived to provide advanced care. Mr. Callipari was then rapidly transported to Wuesthoff Hospital by Brevard County Fire Rescue and eventually made a full recovery.

During the city council meeting held on August 20th, the mayor and city council recognized the three postal workers who provided essential care to the patient, and  presented them with "hometown hero" awards.  All of the fire / rescue personnel were in attendance.

It is without doubt that Mr Callipari would not have survived if not for the quick actions of these postal workers, and for the quick response and expertise of the fire / rescue personnel who responded.


Posted by M. Clark







  

Rockledge Fire Department Engine 37 extinguishes vehicle fire

On the afternoon of Friday, July 25th, Rockledge Fire Department Engine 37 was dispatched to the parking lot of the Publix at the intersection of Barnes Blvd. and Murrel Rd. for a vehicle fire.  Rockledge Police Department had arrived on scene minutes earlier and were unable to extinguish the growing fire with their extinguishers.  Due to it's close proximity to the scene, Engine 37 was able to respond quickly and stop the fire in it's early stages, before it caused any serious damage. 

posted by M. Clark